JAMB UTME - French - 2024

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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 phrase "Les pays Africains" translates to "The African countries" in English. This implies that we are discussing countries located on the African continent. Among the options given, only Ghana, Benin, and Nigeria are countries located in Africa, while Italie (Italy) is in Europe. Therefore, **Ghana**, **Benin**, and **Nigeria** are the correct completions of the sentence because they are African countries, unlike **Italie** (Italy), which is not.

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The female counterpart of a dog is called a **bitch**. This term is the equivalent of the French word **"chienne"**. To break it down:

- **La chèvre** refers to a female goat.

- **La poule** refers to a hen, which is a female chicken.

- **La chatte** is the term for a female cat.

Therefore, the correct answer is **La chienne**, as it specifically refers to the female dog.

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In the given list, the term "Les vêtements" means "clothing" in English. The items being considered are related to clothing, except for one.

Une cravat (a tie), Un pantalon (a pair of pants), and Une chemise (a shirt) are all clothing items. These items can be worn and are articles of clothing.

Un livre, which translates to "a book," is the odd one out of the options. It is not a clothing item but rather an object for reading. It serves a different function than the other items listed, which are meant for wearing.

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The sentence "Tu préfères chemise?" in English means "Do you prefer the shirt?" To complete this sentence, it's important to focus on grammatical agreement in French.

Firstly, the word "chemise" is a noun in French that is feminine and singular. When using interrogative pronouns in French to ask "which" or "what," you must match the pronoun to the gender and number of the noun it refers to.

In this context:

• "Que" is generally used to mean "what," but it is not used to directly modify nouns (it doesn't agree with gender or number).
• "Quelle" is the feminine singular interrogative pronoun meaning "which" or "what" for feminine singular nouns, making it the most suitable option for the feminine singular noun "chemise".
• "Quelles" is used for feminine plural nouns, which is inappropriate here since "chemise" is singular.
• "Quells" does not exist in French so it is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct option to complete the sentence is "quelle". The completed sentence would be "Tu préfères quelle chemise?", which translates to "Which shirt do you prefer?" in English.

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In French, the phrase "Dans la chambre, on se couche sur" translates to "In the bedroom, one lies down on." In this context, we are looking for the item you would typically lie down on in a bedroom.

Let's consider each option:

• Lit: This is the French word for "bed", which is the object we usually lie down on to sleep or rest. Therefore, it makes sense to choose "lit" in this context.
• Armoire: This is a word for a "wardrobe", a piece of furniture used for storing clothes, not for lying on.
• Rideau: This refers to "curtain", which is something you hang at a window for privacy or to block light, not something to lie down on.
• Miroir: This translates to "mirror", an item used to reflect images and not meant for lying on.

Therefore, the correct option to complete the sentence is "lit", as it is logical for someone to lie down on a bed ("lit") in a bedroom.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The sentence "Je parle aux élèves" translates to "I speak to the students." In this sentence, "aux élèves" refers to a group of people to whom the speaker is talking, specifically the students.

To complete the phrase "Je parle..." correctly, you need a pronoun that refers back to "aux élèves" (to the students) without repeating the whole phrase.

In French, "aux élèves" is an indirect object. The appropriate pronoun for the indirect object in this case is "leur", which means "to them". Therefore, the sentence should be completed as "Je parle leur", which translates to "I speak to them."

Explanation of Options:

• les - This is a direct object pronoun for "them" (plural). It would be used if the verb required a direct object.


• la - This is a singular direct object pronoun for "her" or "it" (feminine singular). It does not fit our context as we are dealing with plural and indirect reference.


• leur - This is the correct plural indirect object pronoun for "to them," matching the indirect object in the original sentence.
• le - This is a singular direct object pronoun for "him" or "it" (masculine singular). This is not the correct form for an indirect object.

Therefore, the appropriate choice to complete the sentence is "Je parle leur."

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To determine the odd one out in the options provided: "Le marteau," "Le gardien de but," "Le ballon," and "Le maillot," let's look at the meanings of each term:

• "Le marteau" translates to "the hammer." It is a tool used in various manual activities.
• "Le gardien de but" translates to "the goalkeeper." It is a position or role in football (soccer) where the person guards the goal to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
• "Le ballon" translates to "the ball." In the context of football, it is the spherical object that players kick and maneuver to score goals.
• "Le maillot" translates to "the jersey." It is worn by players as part of their football uniform.

In this list, "Le marteau" is the odd one out because it is a tool used for manual labor, whereas the other three terms are related to football (soccer). "Le gardien de but" is a position in the game, "Le ballon" is used in the game, and "Le maillot" is worn during the game. Therefore, "Le marteau" does not belong in the same category as the others.

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In the sentence "J'ai vu_____professeurs," the blank requires you to choose the correct possessive adjective that agrees with the noun "professeurs" in both gender and number.

The noun "professeurs" is plural. In French, possessive adjectives must match the noun they refer to in number and, where applicable, gender. Let's analyze each option:

• leur: This is a possessive adjective used for "their" when referring to a plural noun. It is the correct choice because it agrees with the plural noun "professeurs." Therefore, "J'ai vu leur professeurs" means "I have seen their teachers."
• nos: This means "our" in French and is also used with plural nouns. Although it agrees in number with "professeurs," it changes the ownership to "our," which does not probably fit the context unless specified in the full sentence context.
• tes: This means "your" in the informal singular form and is used with plural nouns. While it also agrees in number, it changes the relationship of possession to "your" and does not seem fitting without context.
• ton: This means "your" in the informal singular form but is used with singular masculine nouns. It does not agree in number with "professeurs" and is thus incorrect.

In conclusion, the most appropriate possessive adjective to complete the sentence "J'ai vu_____professeurs" is "leur."

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The sentence in French is translated to English as: "Of all these skirts, it is ___ I prefer?"

To complete this sentence, we are looking for a word that can refer to a singular noun, specifically "jupe" (skirt), which is feminine. The options provided are all forms of demonstrative pronouns, which are used to replace nouns when we want to avoid repetition.

The correct choice here is: **"celle-là"**.

Explanation:

• Celle: This is a demonstrative pronoun referring to a singular feminine noun. It means "the one" or "that one." By itself, it makes the sentence feel incomplete because it does not emphasize a particular skirt.


• Celle-là: This specifically means "that one" and refers to a particular skirt from a group that has been previously mentioned. It's used to differentiate a specific skirt among several options, which matches the sentence context perfectly.


• Celui-la: This is used for masculine singular nouns and does not fit with "jupe," which is feminine.


• Ceux-ci: This is used for masculine plural nouns and does not match the singular feminine nature of "jupe."

Therefore, the most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "celle-là", as it clearly denotes a specific skirt among the group, aligning with the need to express preference for one from a collection.

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To complete the French sentence "Jear n'est pas encore arrivé, ____ en retard," we need to determine the correct subject pronoun that matches the context and the noun "Jear." In French, pronouns are used to replace nouns and must agree in gender and number. Here are the options explained:

• nous: This pronoun means "we" in English. "Nous" would not be suitable as we are talking about a single individual named Jear.
• il: This pronoun means "he" in English. "Il" is appropriate here if "Jear" is a male's name, as it agrees in gender and number.
• elle: This pronoun means "she" in English. "Elle" would be appropriate if "Jear" were a female's name, but given the likely context, "il" is more typical.
• ils: This pronoun means "they" in English, referring to a group that includes at least one male. "Ils" would only be appropriate if more than one person is being spoken about, which is not the case here.

Given that "Jear" is likely a male name and since the sentence refers to a single person, the best option to complete the sentence is the pronoun "il". Therefore, the completed sentence would be "Jear n'est pas encore arrivé, il en retard," meaning "Jear has not arrived yet, he is late."

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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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In any situation where a theft occurs, it is important to contact the authority responsible for maintaining law, order, and safety. This organization is typically involved in handling crimes, ensuring public security, and investigating illegal activities. From the options provided:

• Maçons are masons, individuals who work with building materials like stone and brick. They are not responsible for handling theft cases.
• Marchands are merchants or traders who buy and sell goods. They are not involved in crime prevention or investigation.
• Avocats are lawyers who provide legal advice and represent clients in legal matters, but they are not the primary contact for reporting a theft.
• Policiers are police officers. They are responsible for maintaining public safety and security, investigating crimes, and responding to incidents like theft.

Therefore, in case of theft, it is necessary to phone the police officers - policiers, as they are equipped to handle and investigate such incidents.

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In French, articles and demonstrative adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify. Let's examine the options:

1. "Cet": This is a masculine singular demonstrative adjective used before a vowel sound (e.g., "cet homme" meaning "this man"). It cannot be used with "fille" as "fille" is feminine.

2. "Cette": This is a feminine singular demonstrative adjective, used before a noun that is feminine. Since "fille" means "girl" and is a feminine noun, the correct demonstrative adjective to use is "cette." So, "cette fille" means "this girl."

3. "Ces": This is the plural form of the demonstrative adjective, used for both masculine and feminine plural nouns (e.g., "ces enfants" meaning "these children"). It does not apply here as "fille" is singular.

4. "Ce": This is a masculine singular demonstrative adjective, used before consonant sounds (e.g., "ce garçon" meaning "this boy"). It cannot be used with "fille" as "fille" is feminine.

Therefore, the most appropriate option to complete the sentence "fille est gentille" is "Cette." The complete sentence would be "Cette fille est gentille," which translates to "This girl is kind."

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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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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 which device is used to cook food, let's look at the options provided:

• Frigidaire: This is a French word for refrigerator, which is used to keep food cool or frozen. It is not used for cooking.


• Fer à repasser: This translates to "iron" in English, which is used to press clothes and remove wrinkles. It is not associated with cooking.


• Cuisinière: This is the French word for "stove" or "cooker." This device is specifically designed to cook food, as it typically includes burners and an oven for that purpose. This is the correct answer.


• Radio: A device used for listening to audio broadcasts. It is not a cooking device.

Given the descriptions of each option, the correct answer is cuisinière, which serves the purpose of cooking food.

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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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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 French, the sentence "Voici mon sac ! C’est le ....?" is set up to refer to ownership or possession. This involves the use of possessive pronouns, which replace nouns to show ownership, similar to ‘mine’, ‘yours’, etc., in English.

In the sentence, "Voici mon sac!" which translates to "Here is my bag!" the word “mon” is a masculine singular possessive adjective because "sac" (bag) is masculine and singular.

The blank "C’est le ....?" means "It is the ....?". To complete this sentence with a possessive pronoun that matches the gender and number, we need to find the correct possessive pronoun for a masculine singular noun.

The correct option is “mien.” This is because “mien” is the masculine singular possessive pronoun in French that matches the previously used "mon" and refers back to the singular masculine noun "sac".

Therefore, the completed sentence is: "Voici mon sac ! C’est le mien." which translates to "Here is my bag! It is mine."

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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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In the context of the question "Less.......permettent de voir," which translates to "The......allow to see," we need to determine which part of the body is used for seeing. The goal here is to identify the body part that is directly associated with vision or sight.

Let's examine each option:

• Yeux (eyes): These are the organs specifically used for sight. They allow us to see things around us by capturing light and sending visual information to the brain.
• Dents (teeth): These are not related to seeing. They are used for biting and chewing food.
• Oreilles (ears): These are used for hearing and are not associated with vision.
• Lèvres (lips): These are not used for seeing. They are involved in speaking and eating.

In conclusion, the appropriate choice is yeux because they are the part of the body that allows us to see.

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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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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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When we think of transportation specifically on the sea, we are referring to a mode of transport that can efficiently travel over water. From the given options: metro, taxi, camel, and boat, the only one that aligns with this requirement is the boat.

A boat is a small to medium-sized vessel intended for travel on water. It can be powered by sails, engines, or even manual rowing, and it is designed to float and move across oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers. Boats have been historically used for fishing, transportation, and recreation. They are equipped to handle the various conditions found on water, whether calm or stormy.

In contrast, the other options mentioned:

• Metro: A form of urban railway network used for mass transit in cities, operating on land.
• Taxi: A land vehicle used for personal transport from one place to another within urban environments.
• Camel: An animal used traditionally for transport and travel in desert regions.

Thus, the correct answer for a means of transport on the sea is a boat.

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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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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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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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To complete the French sentence "Ils ont une voiture. C'est ... voiture." we need to use a possessive adjective that correctly corresponds to the subject and the noun it qualifies.

1. **Subject and Noun Analysis:** - The subject of the first sentence is "Ils," which means "They" in English. - The noun in the second sentence is "voiture," meaning "car," and it is feminine singular.

2. **Possessive Adjective Matching:** - **"Ton"** (your) is used when referring to "tu" (you, singular) and is not a match for "ils." - **"Leur"** (their) is a possessive adjective for "ils" (they), and it fits because we are talking about something they possess. - **"Tes"** (your, plural) is related to "tu" (you) and is used when the noun is plural, which does not apply here since "voiture" is singular. - **"Nos"** (our) is used when referring to "nous" (we), which does not relate to "ils."

Therefore, the most appropriate word to complete the sentence is **"leur."** It correctly matches the subject "ils" and the context of possession. The completed sentence is: "Ils ont une voiture. C'est **leur** voiture."

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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 number of seasons in Nigeria is two. Nigeria, due to its geographical location, has two primary seasons which are the rainy season and the dry season.

The rainy season usually occurs from about April to October. During this period, the conditions are typically wetter with increased rainfall, especially in the southern regions of Nigeria.

The dry season occurs from about November to March. This period is characterized by less rainfall and drier conditions. It includes the Harmattan season, which is a dry, dusty wind blowing from the Sahara desert across West Africa, usually observed from December to February.

So, the correct answer is two seasons in Nigeria.

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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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To choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence "Tu bois de la Limonade ___ ton anniversaire?", we need to understand the context and the meaning of each word:

• tous - This word means "all" or "every" in English. It is not the correct option because it would imply that "every" birthday involves drinking lemonade, which may not make logical sense in this context.
• chacun - This word means "each" in English. This also doesn't fit well in the sentence as it suggests drinking lemonade during "each" birthday individually, which is somewhat repetitious for this context.
• pendant - This word means "during" in English. This is the correct word to use because it indicates the action of drinking lemonade takes place over the duration of the birthday celebration.
• combien - This word means "how many" in English. It is not suitable for this sentence structure as it typically precedes a noun when questioning quantity.

The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "pendant", because it emphasizes that the action of drinking lemonade happens during the time of the birthday celebration.

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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.