JAMB UTME - French - 2024

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In French, verb conjugation changes depending on the subject pronoun and the tense being used. Here, the verb "prendre," which means "to take," is being considered in the present tense for a specific subject pronoun, "tu," which means "you" (singular, informal).

Let's break down the options:

"Prend": This is incorrect because it is used with the subject pronoun "il/elle/on" (he/she/one takes).

"Prenez": This form is also incorrect in this context as it is used with "vous" (you - either plural or formal singular).

"Prennent": This form is not appropriate here as it is used with "ils/elles" (they take).

"Prends": This is the correct form because it corresponds to the subject pronoun "tu." In French, the conjugation for "prendre" with "tu" in the present tense is "tu prends." Therefore, the correct answer is "prends."

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The question is about identifying the option that resides in water. Let's briefly examine each of these:

Poule: This is a French word for "chicken." Chickens are terrestrial birds that live on land. They do not live in water.

Poisson: This is the French term for "fish." Fish are aquatic animals, which means they live in water. They have gills that allow them to breathe underwater. This is the option that resides in water.

Chat: This means "cat" in French. Cats are typically land animals and do not live in water. They are known to dislike being in water.

Chien: This is the French word for "dog." Dogs are also land animals, although some breeds enjoy swimming. However, they do not live in water.

Therefore, it is clear that the option that resides in water is "poisson", as fish are aquatic creatures that live in water environments such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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La réponse correcte est Cette.
"Cette photo représente un homme." La forme "cette" est utilisée devant un nom féminin singulier pour indiquer que la photo en questior représente un homme.

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To determine the odd one out in the given list, let's first understand the meaning of each option:

• La marmite: This is a French word that means "the pot" in English. A marmite is commonly used for cooking in the kitchen.
• Le cahier: This translates to "the notebook" in English. A notebook is primarily used for writing.
• Le couteau: This word means "the knife" in English. A knife is a kitchen utensil used for cutting.
• L'assiette: This term translates to "the plate" in English. A plate is used to hold or serve food and is commonly found in the kitchen.

The context given is "La cuisine", which means "the kitchen" in English. Most of the options listed are items associated with a kitchen or cooking:

• La marmite - a pot used for cooking.
• Le couteau - a knife used for cutting food.
• L'assiette - a plate used for serving food.

However, Le cahier (the notebook) is the one item that is not typically associated with the kitchen or cooking activities. It is used for writing, taking notes, and is usually found in a study or office setting. Therefore, the odd one out is Le cahier.

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To determine the most appropriate completion for the sentence "C'est le stylo de__ami," it's essential to understand the context and the rules of French possessive adjectives. The phrase translates to "It's the pen of __ friend." In French, possessive adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify (which is "ami" in this case).

The word "ami" refers to a friend and is masculine and singular. Here are the options broken down:

• mon - This is the possessive adjective for "my" used with masculine singular nouns. Therefore, "mon ami" means "my friend."
• ses - This is a possessive adjective for "his/her" used with plural nouns, thus not suitable for "ami."
• tes - This is a possessive adjective for "your" used with plural nouns, thus not suitable for "ami."
• nos - This is a possessive adjective for "our" used with plural nouns, thus not suitable for "ami."

Given that "ami" is singular and masculine, the correct phrase is "mon ami," meaning "my friend." Therefore, the most appropriate option to complete the sentence is mon.

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The word "adresse" is the correct choice as it is an indication of someone's domicile or place of residence. In the context of identifying where someone resides:

Avenue: A street or broad roadway, often lined with trees, but not complete information about a person's location.

Adresse: This refers to the complete information for locating a person's residence or place. It includes details such as the **street number, street name, and possibly the city, postcode, and sometimes country.** An address provides the specific location of someone's domicile.

Pont: A bridge, which is a structure built to span a physical obstacle, like a body of water, road, or valley, **not used** for indicating a person's residence.

Carrefour: A crossroads or an intersection of streets, also **not typically used** as a way to indicate someone's residence.

Therefore, the **correct and complete** indication of domicile is adresse because it provides the precise location details needed for identifying where someone lives.

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The sentence given is "Le sport." We're trying to complete or evaluate the sentence with a choice that appropriately defines what "Le sport" typically refers to. In French, "Le sport" translates to "The sport" in English and generally refers to any kind of athletic activity or physical competition.

Looking at the options:

• Le basket-ball (Basketball)
• Le football (Football/Soccer)
• Le rap (Rap - which is a genre of music)
• La natation (Swimming)

Both "Le basket-ball" and "Le football" are traditional sports since they involve physical activity, rules, and competitions. Similarly, "La natation" (swimming) is considered a sport. However, **Rap** does not fit the category of sport as it is a genre of music, involving lyrical and rhythmic artistry. Therefore, it does not involve **physical activity** in a context similar to sports.

Thus, if you need to choose the option that does not belong with the theme of "Le sport," you would choose **Le rap**. The rest are types of sports. Remember, the key characteristic of sports is **physical activity, competition, and structured rules**, which does not align with music genres.

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In the sentence "Elles achètent un cadeau_leur père," we need to choose the correct preposition that fits into the blank. The sentence translates to "They are buying a present_for their father." The key is to look for a preposition that appropriately indicates the recipient of the gift.

The French word "pour" is used to indicate the purpose or the recipient of an action. In this context, buying a gift for someone means they are the intended recipient. Therefore, the correct preposition to use is "pour."

So, the completed sentence is: "Elles achètent un cadeau pour leur père."

To understand why the other options do not fit:

• "parmi" means "amongst," and it would not indicate the recipient of the gift.
• "dans" means "in," which refers to location and not a recipient.
• "entre" means "between," and indicates something in relation to two entities, not a recipient.

Thus, the only preposition that fits the meaning of buying a gift for someone is "pour."

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In the given sentence, "C'est la robe de ma sœur," we are referring to **a dress that belongs to my sister**. The key here is to identify the gender and the pronoun that appropriately replaces the phrase "de ma sœur".

The noun "robe" is **feminine** and **singular**. Therefore, we need a possessive pronoun that agrees with this gender and number.

• Le sien: This option is **masculine singular** and does not match the gender of "robe".
• La tienne: Although this option is **feminine singular**, it means "yours" and not "hers".
• Le nôtre: This option is also **masculine singular** and means "ours". It does not match either the gender or the ownership.
• La sienne: This option is **feminine singular** and means "hers". It perfectly matches both the gender of "robe" and the ownership of "my sister".

Thus, the correct choice to complete the sentence is **"La sienne"**, as it appropriately indicates that the dress belongs to my sister while agreeing with the gender of "robe".

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The sentence "Elle se brosse les dents d'aller se coucher" is meant to convey the sequence of actions or the reason why the action is performed. In this context, it implies that she is brushing her teeth in order to go to bed. The options provided suggest different prepositions that could be used to complete the sentence correctly. Let's briefly examine each:

1. "depuis": This means "since" or "from" in English. It indicates time or origin and would not fit logically into the sentence because it doesn't connect the two actions appropriately.

2. "avait": This is a form of the verb "avoir," meaning "had." It is not a preposition and does not serve to logically connect brushing teeth with going to bed in this sentence.

3. "avec": Meaning "with," this preposition implies accompaniment or association. It suggests doing two actions together but not sequentially or in purpose-based association, which doesn’t align with the intended meaning of the sentence.

4. "derrière": This means "behind" or "afterward." While it indicates sequence physically or in time, this preposition is not typically used to denote the purpose of an action.

The appropriate word to complete the sentence logically would be a preposition like **"avant"** meaning **"before"**, so the sentence would become: "Elle se brosse les dents avant d'aller se coucher." This clearly explains that she brushes her teeth **before** going to bed, showing the correct sequence of the actions.

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This sentence is saying "Here's the newspaper I told you about." The pronoun "dont" is used to replace the preposition "de" + noun, and it indicates possession or relationship.

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To determine which pronoun fits best in the sentence "Pendant les vacances______ allons visiter Toulouse," we must understand the structure and rules of French language pronouns in relation to verbs.

The verb phrase "allons visiter" is an indication of an action that will be performed by the subject of the sentence.

In this French sentence, the verb "allons" means "are going to" or "will" in English, and it is the first-person plural form of the verb "aller" (to go).

Therefore, the subject pronoun must be in first-person plural which corresponds to "we" in English.

Among the options provided, the pronoun **"nous"** is the correct choice because **"nous"** is the French pronoun that translates to "we" in English. It matches with the verb form **"allons"**, which is also first-person plural.

Thus, the complete sentence is: **"Pendant les vacances nous allons visiter Toulouse."**

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In French, possessive adjectives change based on the gender and number of the noun they are referring to. In the sentence "C'est non livre! C'est.?", we are talking about a book ("livre"), which is masculine in French.

Here’s what each option means:

• le miea: This is not a correct possessive form. The correct phrase should be "le mien" for a masculine singular noun.


• la tinne: This is an incorrect possessive form and also incorrectly uses feminine form "la" with a masculine noun.


• les tiens: This refers to "yours" in masculine plural form, while "livre" is singular.


• Je sien: This is incorrect due to "Je" being unnecessary and "sien" is not the correct possessive for the noun in question.

The correct possessive pronoun to fill in the sentence "C'est mon livre! C'est ___." is "le mien". It corresponds correctly with "mon livre" meaning "my book" to give "It's mine." in masculine singular form.

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In this sentence, we are working with a French construction where the father ("Le père") is talking to the children ("aux enfants"). The verb "parle" means "talks" or "speaks." We need to replace "aux enfants" which means "to the children" with an appropriate pronoun.

In French, when you want to replace plural indirect objects (in this case, "to the children"), the correct pronoun to use is **"leur"**. "Leur" is an indirect object pronoun for "them" when referring to more than one person.

Let's break it down further:

• **"En"**: This means "of it/of them" and is generally not used for people.
• **"Le"**: This is a direct object pronoun meaning "him" or "it" referring to masculine singular objects, not suitable for plural indirect objects.
• **"La"**: This is a direct object pronoun meaning "her" or "it" referring to feminine singular objects, also not suitable for plural indirect objects.
• **"Leur"**: This is the correct indirect object pronoun for "to them" and is used for plural nouns referring to people.

Therefore, the completed sentence should be: "Le père parle aux enfants. Il leur parle."

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The sentence in French is: "Jevais à Lagos _____ les vacances." The aim is to choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence. Here's what each option means:

• pendant: This means "during" in English. In French, it's used to indicate the duration of an action or event. It is appropriate when referring to time periods such as holidays or vacations.
• par: This means "by" or "through" and is typically used to express means or agency, for example, traveling by train ("par train"). It doesn't fit in this context.
• contre: This means "against" and is used when expressing opposition or contact with something. It is not relevant to the context of going somewhere for holidays.
• depuis: This translates to "since" or "for," and indicates the start point of an action that continues. It is not appropriate to use with the concept of spending a vacation somewhere.

Thus, the correct preposition to use in this context is "pendant" because it correctly describes engaging in a trip over a certain duration, particularly during the vacation period. The correct sentence is: "Jevais à Lagos pendant les vacances."

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In French, the sentence "Vous avez des enfants? Oui. J'/je...... ai deux." translates to "Do you have children? Yes. I have two." The blank must be filled with a correct pronoun that is used to replace "des enfants" (some children) in the given context.

Let's analyze the possible options:

• "les": This pronoun is used to replace a plural noun that has already been mentioned and is specific. However, "les" is not suitable here because it would mean that the speaker is referring to a specific group of children already known.
• "en": This is a pronoun that is used to replace a noun phrase introduced by "de" and its article, such as "des" (some). It is perfect for general references. "En" can mean "of them" or "some" in English.
• "le": This is a singular masculine pronoun which would not fit because we are talking about "enfants" (children), which is plural.
• "la": This is a singular feminine pronoun, unsuitable for "enfants," which is a masculine plural noun.

The most appropriate option to complete the sentence is "en". It is the only pronoun that replaces "des enfants" efficiently by conveying "some" or "of them." Hence, the sentence would be, "J'en ai deux," which means "I have two (of them)." This construction is widely used in French when referring to quantities of something previously mentioned.

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The official language of the Republic of Benin is French. This choice is primarily because Benin was a former colony of France. During the period of colonization, the French language was established as the language of administration, education, and governance. Even after gaining independence, many countries, including Benin, retained the colonizing country's language as the official language. French continues to play a crucial role in government, business, and education in Benin. Therefore, the correct answer is French.

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In the given French sentence, "Est-ce qu'il regarde la fille? Oui il ___ regarde.", we need to fill in the blank with the correct form of the pronoun or article.

The sentence translates to "Is he looking at the girl? Yes, he ___ looking at her." The blank is meant to replace "the girl," so we need the correct pronoun to refer back to "la fille."

In French, the pronoun used to replace feminine singular nouns (like "la fille") is "la". Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is "Oui, il la regarde."

**Explanation**:

• "I'" - This is not a French pronoun or article, so it is incorrect in this context.
• "la" - This is the correct direct object pronoun for feminine singular nouns in French. It refers back to "la fille" in the sentence.
• "les" - This is a plural pronoun or article, used for plural nouns. "La fille" is singular, so "les" cannot be used here.
• "le" - This is a masculine singular pronoun or article. Since "la fille" is feminine, "le" is incorrect in this context.

In summary, the correct option is "la" because it correctly refers back to a singular feminine noun, "la fille."

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To find the correct word that completes the sentence "Voilà man parapluie et voilà........ma soeur," it is important to understand how demonstrative pronouns are used in French, especially in distinguishing gender and number.

The phrase "Voilà mon parapluie" translates to "There is my umbrella" and "Voilà............ma soeur" translates to "There is...........my sister."

The word "parapluie" (umbrella) is masculine, which is correctly complemented with "mon." The options are related to the second part of the sentence "Voilà...........ma soeur," which involves identifying the demonstrative pronoun correctly matching "ma soeur" (my sister).

Here is a simple breakdown:

1. Masculine Demonstrative Pronouns:

• celui - Used for singular masculine nouns.

2. Feminine Demonstrative Pronouns:

• celle - Used for singular feminine nouns.
• celle-là - Form of "celle" with emphasis: Used for singular feminine nouns, often to imply a distinction.

3. Plural Demonstrative Pronoun:

• celles - Used for plural feminine nouns.

Since "soeur" is feminine and singular, the correct demonstrative pronoun is "celle." Therefore, the sentence should be completed as "Voilà mon parapluie et voilà celle ma soeur," indicating "there is my umbrella and there is the one my sister."

In conclusion, the correct choice is "celle" because it is the singular feminine demonstrative pronoun that corresponds appropriately with "my sister."

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In the French phrase "J'ai vu ____ le monde," we need to fill in the blank with a word or form of the word "tout" that correctly matches the context. The phrase translates to "I have seen ____ the world" in English.

Let's examine the four options:

• toute: This is the feminine singular form of "tout" and is used before a singular feminine noun. For example, "toute la ville" means "the whole city."
• tou: This form is incorrect and does not exist in the French language.
• toutes: This is the feminine plural form of "tout" and is used before plural feminine nouns. For example, "toutes les filles" means "all the girls."
• tout: This is the masculine singular form of "tout" and is used before a singular masculine noun, or can refer to everything/entirety.

In this context, "le monde" (the world) is a masculine singular noun. Therefore, the correct form to use is "tout." This would translate to "I have seen all the world" or "I have seen the whole world."

Hence, the sentence should be "J'ai vu tout le monde."

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In French, verbs need to be conjugated to agree with the subject in both number (singular/plural) and person (first, second, third). Here, we must choose the correct form of the verb "choisir" in the context of the sentence with the subject "vous".

The subject "vous" can be used in two situations:

• When addressing one individual formally.
• When addressing more than one person (plural).

In both cases, the appropriate conjugation of the verb "choisir" for "vous" is "choisissez".

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Qu'est-ce que vous choisissez ?"

This conjugation is in the present tense, and it relates the action directly to the ongoing conversation or moment. Thus, when you ask someone, "Qu'est-ce que vous choisissez ?", it translates to "What are you choosing?" or "What do you choose?" in English, addressing either a single person formally or multiple people.

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In the given list of French words, we have:

• Le jus de fruit
• L'huile de palme
• Le jus d'orange
• Le vin

These words translate to the following in English:

• Le jus de fruit - Fruit juice
• L'huile de palme - Palm oil
• Le jus d'orange - Orange juice
• Le vin - Wine

The phrase "Les boissons" translates to "The beverages or drinks" in English. Among the options, three items are classified as drinks:

• Le jus de fruit - A drink made from various fruits
• Le jus d'orange - A drink made from oranges
• Le vin - An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes

On the other hand, L'huile de palme is not a drink. It is an oil derived from the fruit of oil palms and is commonly used for cooking and manufacturing and not typically consumed as a beverage.

Thus, the odd one out is L'huile de palme, which is not a drink.

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The term you are looking for to describe a person who is not yet married is **"célibataire."** In English, this translates to **"single."**

Let me clarify each option to further explain:

• Célibataire: This is the French word for someone who is not married and is equivalent to being single.
• Mari: This means "husband" in English, indicating a married man.
• Neveu: This translates to "nephew," which refers to the son of one's sibling, and has no direct relationship to marital status.
• Home: This appears to be a misspelling or error for "homme," which means "man" in French. It does not specify marital status.

Therefore, the answer to the question is **"célibataire,"** the term used to describe a person who is not yet married.

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The correct answer to the question regarding the longest river in Africa is the Nile. The Nile River is not only the longest river in Africa but is often considered the longest river in the world. It flows through northeastern Africa, passing through countries such as Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt, finally emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. The total length of the Nile is approximately 6,650 kilometers or about 4,130 miles.

In comparison, the other rivers mentioned in the options are shorter:

• Niger River: This river is the third longest river in Africa with an approximate length of 4,180 kilometers (about 2,600 miles). It flows through countries such as Nigeria, Mali, and Niger.
• Congo River: Known for being the second longest river in Africa, the Congo River has an approximate length of 4,700 kilometers (about 2,920 miles). It flows through countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo.
• Orange River: This river is much shorter, with an estimated length of 2,200 kilometers (about 1,367 miles). It mainly flows through South Africa and forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.

Thus, the Nile River is recognized as the longest river in Africa.

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To determine the correct word to use in this sentence, we need to understand the French grammatical concept of agreement. In French, adjectives and pronouns must agree in gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) with the nouns they refer to.

The noun "jours" is **plural** and **masculine**. In French, the word "jours" means "days". Therefore, we need a pronoun or adjective that matches both the plural and masculine form.

Let's examine each option:

• **Toute**: Feminine singular, not suitable as "jours" is masculine plural.
• **Tout**: Masculine singular, not suitable as "jours" is plural.
• **Toutes**: Feminine plural, not suitable as "jours" is masculine.
• **Tous**: Masculine plural, this is the correct form for "jours".

Therefore, the sentence should be completed as: "C'est la saison sèche, le soleil brille tous les jours."

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To determine the appropriate completion of the sentence "Les couleurs ...", we need to analyze the meaning of each provided word and consider the context in which "Les couleurs" is used.

The phrase "Les couleurs" translates to "The colors" in English. Therefore, we are referring to colors.

Let's evaluate each option:

• Blanc: This is the French word for "White" and it fits well with the phrase "Les couleurs" as it is a type of color.
• Jaune: This is the French word for "Yellow" and it also fits well with "Les couleurs" because it represents a different color.
• Orange: This is both a French word for a color (orange) and a fruit. In this context, it fits as it is also a color.
• Jour: This translates to "Day" in English, which is not a color and therefore does not fit well with the theme of "Les couleurs".

The correct completion of the sentence with respect to the context of "Les couleurs" is related to identifying an actual color. While Blanc, Jaune, and Orange all fit, "Jour" does not. It refers to a time of day, not a color, and is therefore not appropriate for the sentence.

Thus, the sentence "Les couleurs" should appropriately be completed with any of the actual color words such as "Blanc", "Jaune", or "Orange" but definitely not "Jour".

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The correct choice is country. Therefore, the statement should be: "Le Bénin est un pays d'Afrique occidentale." Here's why:

Explanation:

• Country: A country is a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory. Benin is recognized as an independent nation in West Africa.
• Continent: A continent is a large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a collective region. Africa is the continent; Benin is a part of it, not the entire continent itself.
• Village: A village is a small community or group of houses in a rural area. Benin is much larger than a village; it is an entire country comprising many cities and villages.
• Eat: While 'eat' is a verb referring to the act of consuming food, it does not describe or categorize Benin, as it has no relation to the geographical or political status of Benin.

The term used, "pays", is the French word for country, fitting the context of the sentence as it accurately describes Benin's status as a country in West Africa.

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The question is asking about the tool used to write on a blackboard.

Let's examine the options one by one:

• Craie (Chalk): This is a soft, white, porous sedimentary carbonate rock. Chalk is typically used to write on blackboards because it easily rubs off to allow new writing.
• Crayon (Pencil): Pencils contain graphite and are typically used to write on paper. They are not suitable for blackboards as they don't write and erase well on such surfaces.
• Règle (Ruler): A ruler is used for measuring lengths and drawing straight lines. It is not a writing instrument.
• Plume (Pen): A pen uses ink and is suitable for writing on paper. It is not used on blackboards as it is permanent and cannot be easily erased.

Therefore, the correct answer is Craie (Chalk) because it is specifically designed for use on blackboards due to its ability to make visible marks easily and be wiped off without much effort.

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To complete the sentence "Si vous cherchez un chien d'appartement, prenez...," we need to choose the most appropriate demonstrative pronoun. In this context:

1. **Celle**: This pronoun is feminine and refers to "the one." However, without any specification or context, it is incomplete for this sentence.

2. **Ceci**: This pronoun means "this," but it is neutral and does not appropriately refer to specific feminine nouns.

3. **Celle-ci**: This pronoun means "this one" (here) and is used to refer to something mentioned and nearby or presented as an option among others. It's a feminine singular form and suitable for referring to a specific apartment dog that is available or nearby in context.

4. **Celle-là**: This pronoun means "that one" (over there) and is used to refer to something mentioned but further away or less immediate in context.

Given the sentence context where someone is advised to take an apartment dog, the most fitting would be **celle-ci**, as it suggests a specific choice among potential options of dogs that are being referred to immediately.

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To determine the odd one out, we need to look at the meanings and categorizations of each item listed:

• Une craie: This means "a piece of chalk" in French and is associated with classroom supplies.
• Une chaise: This means "a chair" in French and is a piece of classroom furniture.
• Un canard: This means "a duck" in French, which is an animal and not related to classroom items.
• Un livre: This means "a book" in French and is often found in a classroom setting.

In this context, the items "une craie," "une chaise," and "un livre" are all related to a classroom or educational setting. Un canard is different because it is an animal and does not have direct relevance to a classroom setup. Therefore, the word that is the odd one out is Un canard.

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This sentence is saying "Let's not talk about his/her work. Let's talk about yours." The possessive adjective "votre" agrees with the plura noun "vous" (implied in the sentence), indicating that the speaker is addressing someone and asking to discuss their work instead. In this sentence, the correct answer is "votre" because it is the possessive adjective that agrees with the second-person plural pronoun "vous" (implied in the sentence). The other options do not agree with the context and grammar of the sentence.
By choosing "votre" the sentence maintains the correct grammar and possessive agreement, indicating that the speaker is addressing someone and asking to discuss their work instead.

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Among the list of animals, the lion is considered a wild animal. Here's a simple explanation:

A wild animal is one that lives in its natural habitat without direct reliance on humans for food or shelter. Lions typically live in the wild, such as in the savannas of Africa. They hunt for their food and have not been domesticated by humans.

On the other hand, a dog, a pig, and a rooster are considered domesticated animals. These animals have been bred by humans for many years to live alongside people, providing companionship, labor, or food.

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The sentence "Un......est une personne qui travaille à la boulangerie" translates to "A......is a person who works at the bakery" in English. To determine the correct word that fits in the blank, we must understand the roles of each professional:

Épicier: This is a grocer, someone who works in or owns a grocery store. They sell various food items but do not specialize in baked goods or work at a bakery.

Poissonnier: This is a fishmonger, a person who sells fish and seafood. They typically work in a fish market or a section of a grocery store that specializes in seafood, not in a bakery.

Boulanger: This is a baker, a person who specializes in baking and works in a bakery. A baker is responsible for making bread, pastries, and other baked goods. This role fits the description of someone working at a bakery perfectly.

Boucher: This is a butcher, an individual who prepares and sells meat. Butchers usually work in butcher shops or meat sections of supermarkets and do not work specifically at a bakery.

The correct answer is Boulanger, as they are the ones who work in a bakery. The term "boulangerie" directly translates to "bakery" in English. Thus, a "boulanger" is a person who works at a "boulangerie".

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When someone gives you a gift, the most appropriate way to acknowledge their gesture is by expressing gratitude. The phrase that reflects this sentiment is "Merci beaucoup", which translates to "Thank you very much" in English. Expressing gratitude is a polite and universal way to acknowledge kindness and show appreciation. The other options such as "Bonne journée" (Have a good day), "Bonne chance" (Good luck), and "Bon appétit" (Enjoy your meal) are used in different contexts that do not apply to the situation of receiving a gift.

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The correct answer is en
The correct sentence would be: "Il attend tous les jours en boulangerie." Which translates to "He waits every day at the bakery."
"En" is a preposition that indicates a location or a place, in this case, he waits inside the bakery.
Alternatively, the sentence could be "Il attend tous les jours à la boulangerie" (He waits every day at the bakery), using the preposition "à to indicate a specific location.

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To answer this question, you need to understand family relationships:

"La soeur de mon père ou de ma mère" translates to "the sister of my father or my mother" in English.

Let's break it down:

• Father's Sister: Your father's sister is your aunt.
• Mother's Sister: Your mother's sister is also your aunt.

Therefore, the correct answer is "tante", which means aunt in English. This is because an aunt is defined as the sister of either of your parents.

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In the sentence, "La maison," you're dealing with a French noun. In French, a noun is often complemented by a descriptor or related term to complete or specify its meaning. In this context, "La maison" translates to "The house" in English. Therefore, to complete the sentence, you need a noun or noun phrase that logically relates to or is typically found in a house.

Let's look at the provided words:

• La classe: This means "The class" in English and is typically associated with a school environment, not a house, so it does not logically complete the sentence.
• La cuisine: This means "The kitchen" in English and is a room commonly found in a house. It logically completes the sentence "La maison," making it an appropriate choice.
• La salle de bain: This means "The bathroom" in English, which is also commonly found in a house. However, among all the options, "La cuisine" generally comes to mind first when thinking of a standard room in a house.
• La chambre: This means "The bedroom" in English, another standard room in a house. However, the kitchen is inherently related to the core functions of a house (cooking and food preparation).

Therefore, the most appropriate option to complete the sentence "La maison" is La cuisine.

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The phrase "Dans_____ ville est-ce que Vous habitez?" requires selecting the correct word from the given options: "quell," "quelles," "quelle," and "que." Let’s break down each option to understand the appropriate choice:

1. Quelle:

This word is the correct choice. In French, "quelle" is the feminine singular form of the word "which." It is used to ask about a specific item when the noun it refers to is feminine and singular. Since "ville" (meaning "city" or "town") is a feminine singular noun, the pronoun and article that accompany it must also be in the feminine singular form. Therefore, the correct question would be "Dans quelle ville est-ce que Vous habitez?" which translates to "In which city do you live?"

2. Quell:

This option is not a valid French word. It appears to be missing the appropriate ending required to agree grammatically with the noun "ville." The correct form for a masculine singular noun would be "quel," but since "ville" is feminine, "quelle" is the correct choice.

3. Quelles:

This word is the feminine plural form and is used when referring to multiple feminine nouns. Since "ville" is singular, using "quelles" would be incorrect in this context.

4. Que:

This term translates to "what" in English and does not agree with the noun it modifies in terms of gender or number. It does not fit the structure of the sentence when asking "in which city." It is not the correct choice for this context.

Therefore, the correct choice is "quelle." The full sentence reads correctly as, "Dans quelle ville est-ce que Vous habitez?"

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In French, verbs need to be conjugated to match the subject of the sentence. The verb provided here is "commencer," which means "to begin" or "to start."

The subject in the sentence is "Ils," which means "they." In French, the pronoun "Ils" takes a specific verb conjugation. For verbs ending in -er like "commencer," the form that matches "Ils" is different from other subjects.

The correct conjugation for "Ils" with the verb "commencer" is "commencent." This is because "commencent" is the third person plural form of "commencer," which is used with the pronoun "Ils" (they).

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Ils commencent leur travail après le match de foot." This translates to "They start their work after the soccer match."

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The sentence in French is seeking the correct word to replace "the house" when referring to it belonging to the "chief of the village." In order to choose the correct word, we need to understand both the gender of the noun it is replacing and the grammatical structure.

In French, the word "maison" (house) is a feminine noun which means that when we want to say "this one" or "that one" in reference to a feminine singular noun, we use "celle". This is similar to saying "Non, it is the one of the village chief." when referring back to "house," which is female in French grammar.

Therefore, the correct complete sentence in French is:

"Est-ce que cette maison appartient à ton oncle? Non, c'est celle du chef du village."