The imperfect tense (Edexcel GCSE French): Quizzes
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What is the 1st step in forming the imperfect tense?
What is the 1st step in forming the imperfect tense?
Start with the nous form of present tense
What ending do you remove from the nous form to create the imperfect stem?
What ending do you remove from the nous form to create the imperfect stem?
-ons
What is the imperfect ending for je?
What is the imperfect ending for je?
-ais
What is the imperfect ending for ils/elles?
What is the imperfect ending for ils/elles?
-aient
Which English phrase often indicates you need the imperfect tense?
Which English phrase often indicates you need the imperfect tense?
was/were + -ing
When describing habitual past actions, which English phrase signals the imperfect?
When describing habitual past actions, which English phrase signals the imperfect?
used to
How do you say 'I was eating'?
How do you say 'I was eating'?
je mangeais
How do you say 'I was finishing'?
How do you say 'I was finishing'?
je finissais
Which verb is the only irregular verb in the imperfect tense?
Which verb is the only irregular verb in the imperfect tense?
être
What stem does être use in the imperfect tense?
What stem does être use in the imperfect tense?
ét-
How do you say 'we were'?
How do you say 'we were'?
nous étions
Which forms should Foundation tier students prioritise for the imperfect?
Which forms should Foundation tier students prioritise for the imperfect?
je, tu, il/elle/on