JAMB UTME - French - 2024

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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 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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In the French language, articles change based on the gender and the beginning letter of the noun they accompany. Let's see which article fits with each of the nouns provided:

1. Hôpital: The word "hôpital" begins with a silent 'h' and is masculine. Therefore, the correct article is "à l'" because "hôpital" starts with a vowel sound. Hence, "à l'hôpital" is correct.

2. École: The word "école" is feminine, and since it begins with a vowel sound, the correct article is also "à l'" resulting in "à l'école".

3. Maison: The word "maison" is feminine and begins with a consonant. Therefore, the correct feminine article is "à la", making "à la maison" correct.

4. Cinéma: The word "cinéma" is masculine and starts with a consonant. Therefore, the correct article is "au" (a contraction of "à le"), which gives us "au cinéma".

Since the statement is "J'ai de la fièvre", going to a place typically associated with medical attention is logical. Among the options, "hôpital" is the appropriate choice. Thus, the correct article and noun combination is "à l'hôpital", meaning "I have a fever. I am going to the hospital."

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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 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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To determine the opposite of "finir," which means "to finish" in French, we need to understand what it means. "Finir" refers to the action of completing something or bringing an activity or process to an end. So, the opposite would imply starting or initiating an activity or process, which hasn't yet been completed.

Let's examine each option:

• démolir: This means "to demolish" or "to destroy," and does not directly relate to beginning or finishing. It's more about breaking things down.
• dépasser: This means "to surpass" or "to exceed," and again, it doesn't connect with the concept of starting or finishing.
• arrêter: This means "to stop," which is not the exact opposite of "finir" because stopping doesn't necessarily mean starting from the beginning.
• commencer: This means "to begin" or "to start," which is the direct opposite of "finir." To start something means to initiate a process that hasn't been completed yet.

Therefore, the option that is the opposite of "finir" is commencer, which means "to start" in English.

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In French, the phrase "Un homme courageux" translates to "A courageous man" in English. A man who is courageous is characterized by their **bravery** when facing danger, challenges, or difficult situations. Courage does not pertain to physical appearance such as being **ugly** or **handsome**. It is an inner quality related to mental strength and the willingness to confront fear. Therefore, a courageous man is an individual who is **brave** and not someone who is **cowardly** or lacks courage. Hence, "brave" is the term that accurately describes "un homme courageux".

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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 given sentence is in French, and it translates to: "Is Maman coming back from the city? Who is coming back?" The phrase "Qu..... en revient" is asking for the pronoun that refers back to "Maman" in this context. Here is the breakdown:

1. **Maman** is a feminine singular noun in French, referring to a person, specifically "Mom" or "Mother." The pronoun used should match the gender and number of "Maman".

2. **Elle** is the correct choice because "elle" is a singular feminine pronoun in French, which means "she" in English. This appropriately refers back to "Maman."

3. The other options do not appropriately match the criteria:

• Ils is a plural masculine pronoun, meaning "they" in English. It doesn't fit here because "Maman" is singular and feminine.
• Oil is not any recognized French pronoun.
• Nous is a plural pronoun, meaning "we" in English, and does not match the singular reference.

Therefore, the sentence should be completed as "Quelle en revient?" where "elle" appropriately refers to "Maman." The correct completion is with the pronoun **elle**.

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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 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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To determine the odd one out among the given options, we need to understand the meanings of each word in the context of their usage related to "L'école," which means "School" in French. Here's a brief explanation:

• L'ecole: School
• Un crayon: A pencil (A common item used in a school setting for writing.)
• Une fourchette: A fork (A utensil primarily used for eating and not commonly associated with school activities.)
• Un cahier: A notebook (Another common item used in schools for taking notes.)
• Un tableau: A blackboard or whiteboard (A tool you find in classrooms for educators to present information.)

The odd one out is "Une fourchette." The reason is that it is a kitchen utensil used for eating and is not directly related to school supplies or activities, unlike the other items listed which are typically found in a school environment.

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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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The sentence provided, "Je (aller) au garage du quartier," requires the correct conjugation of the verb **aller** (to go) for the subject **Je** (I) in the present tense.

In French, verbs are conjugated based on the subject pronoun that is being used. **Aller** is an irregular verb, so it does not follow the regular conjugation patterns. The conjugations of **aller** for the present tense are as follows:

• Je vais
• Tu vas
• Il/Elle/On va
• Nous allons
• Vous allez
• Ils/Elles vont

For the subject pronoun **Je** (I), the correct conjugation is **vais**. Therefore, the complete and correct sentence should be:

Je vais au garage du quartier.

In this sentence, **"vais"** means "am going," making it the appropriate verb form to express the action of going to the garage in your neighborhood.

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The phrase in French "L'endroit où l'on peut acheter des médicaments" translates to "The place where one can buy medicines" in English. Out of the options given, the correct place to buy medications is a pharmacie.

Let me explain further:

• Banque: This is the French word for "bank." A bank is a place where people go to manage their money, such as depositing savings or taking out loans. It is not where you buy medications.
• Hôpital: In French, this means "hospital." Hospitals are healthcare facilities where patients receive medical treatment, but they are generally not where you purchase medications directly. You might receive medication as part of treatment, but they are administered rather than sold in the traditional sense.
• Pharmacie: This translates to "pharmacy" in English. A pharmacy is specifically the place you go to purchase medications. Pharmacists are trained professionals who can provide both prescription and over-the-counter medications to customers.
• École: This is the French word for "school." Schools are educational institutions, and they do not sell medications.

In sum, if you are looking to buy medications, a pharmacie is the right place to go.

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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 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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In the sentence "Je veux savoir ____ il a payé," we need to choose the word that correctly fills in the blank to complete the sentence in French. The sentence translates to "I want to know ____ he paid." Let's analyze the options:

1. "que": This translates to "that" in English. It is used to introduce a clause, but it doesn't fit in this context because it doesn't ask for any specific information.

2. "quel": This translates to "which" or "what" in English and is used to specify a noun in terms of kind or type. However, it is not used to ask about a price or amount, which is needed here.

3. "combien": This translates to "how much" or "how many" in English and is the best fit for this sentence. It asks for a specific quantity or amount, which relates directly to asking about the amount of money paid.

4. "dont": This translates to "whose" or "of which" in English and is used in relative clauses. It doesn't fit in this context either.

Based on the analysis, the most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "combien". So, the completed sentence is: "Je veux savoir combien il a payé," which means "I want to know how much he paid."

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To fill in the blank in a sentence in French, understanding the context and the specific meaning of each word is important:

Comment: This is the French word for "how." It is commonly used to inquire about the manner or process of doing something. For example, "Comment vas-tu?" translates to "How are you?"

Chacun: This word means "each" or "everyone" in English. It is used to refer to every individual item or person in a group without exception. An example usage is "Chacun fait ce qu'il veut," which means "Everyone does what they want."

Quand: This is the French word for "when." It is used to ask or specify the time an action will occur. For instance, "Quand viendras-tu?" means "When will you come?"

Combien: This word means "how much" or "how many" in English. It is often used for querying amounts or quantities. For example, "Combien ça coûte?" translates to "How much does it cost?"

To choose the most suitable option, you need to consider the sentence’s context and what information is being sought or provided. For example, if the sentence is asking about a method, "Comment" would be appropriate. If it involves time, then "Quand" is suitable.

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In the given sentence, "Au Nigéria, la plupart des pécheurs (vivre) au bord des fleuves," we need to choose the correct form of the verb "vivre" (to live) to complete the sentence. The subject here is "la plupart des pêcheurs," which translates to "most of the fishermen." This subject indicates that we are dealing with a plural form, since "most of the fishermen" refers to more than one person. Therefore, we must choose the verb form that matches a plural subject.

In French, the verb "vivre" is conjugated as follows:

• je vis (I live)
• tu vis (you live)
• il/elle/on vit (he/she/one lives)
• nous vivons (we live)
• vous vivez (you all live)
• ils/elles vivent (they live)

Given that "la plupart des pêcheurs" is plural, the correct conjugation for "vivre" in this context is "vivent."

Thus, the completed sentence is: "Au Nigéria, la plupart des pécheurs vivent au bord des fleuves."

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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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In this French sentence, "Où sont mes lunettes? Tu ________ posées sur la table?", we are required to fill in the blank with the appropriate article. To do so, we need to understand how French articles agree with the noun they accompany.

The word "lunettes" is the subject here. In French, "lunettes" is a plural noun meaning "glasses" in English. It is always used in the plural form, even though it refers to a single item, much like the word "pants" in English. In this context, we're looking for an article that can connect with a plural noun.

In French, articles have to agree both in gender and number (i.e., singular/plural) with the noun they accompany:

• "le" is the masculine singular article for nouns.
• "la" is the feminine singular article for nouns.
• "l'" is used before singular nouns starting with a vowel sound, regardless of gender.
• "les" is the plural article for all nouns, whether masculine or feminine.

Since "lunettes" is plural, the correct article to use is "les". Therefore, the completed sentence should be: "Où sont mes lunettes? Tu les as posées sur la table?"

So, the correct article for the blank is "les".

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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To determine the correct option for this question, we need to understand what an "optician" is and what services they provide. An **optician** is a professional who specializes in fitting and dispensing corrective lenses for the eyes. Typically, people visit an optician when they have issues related to their **eyes** or vision.

Given this explanation, we should associate going to an optician with eye-related concerns. The option that pertains to the eyes in the given list of options is **"yeux"**, which is the French word for **"eyes."** Therefore, the correct option here is **yeux** because one would go to an optician when they have problems with their eyes.

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The correct option is la mer.

A fish, in general, lives in water environments. The term "poisson" is French for "fish." **Fish** are **aquatic** animals, meaning they live in water. The **sea** (translated as "la mer" in French) is a large body of saltwater that is home to various types of fish and marine life. On the other hand:

• Le désert refers to the desert, which is a dry, arid land area with very limited water sources, unsuitable for fish.
• Le ciel means the sky, where birds and aircraft move, but not fish.
• Le champ signifies a field, typically used for growing crops or grazing animals, not a place where fish live.

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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 "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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In French, the preposition used before a noun can indicate the location or place where the activity is performed. The article that follows the preposition agrees with the gender and number of the noun it precedes.

The phrases in the question involve locations where volleyball is played. Let's analyze each location:

• **église:** In French, 'église' (church) is feminine, and you would use the preposition "à la". Usually, volleyball is not played in or at a church.
• **école:** In French, 'école' (school) is feminine, so you would use "à l'". Volleyball can be played at schools, but it's not as common as a gym or field.
• **cinéma:** In French, 'cinéma' (cinema) is masculine, and usually, you would use "au". However, volleyball is not played at a cinema.
• **stade:** In French, 'stade' (stadium) is masculine, and you use the contraction "au" which is short for "à le". **Stadiums are common places where sports, including volleyball, are played.**

Therefore, the correct option to indicate a place where volleyball is commonly played is **"au stade."**

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The pronoun "où" is used to indicate the place of the action.

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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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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."

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The correct answer to complete the sentence is "toute". Here's why:

In French, the word "tout" can mean "all" or "every," and it changes form based on the gender and number of the noun it modifies.

• "toutes" - Used for feminine plural nouns.
• "tout" - Used for masculine singular nouns.
• "tous" - Used for masculine plural nouns.
• "toute" - Used for feminine singular nouns.

In the sentence "Elle a travaillé_____la journée," the word "journée" is a feminine singular noun. Therefore, the appropriate form of "tout" to use is "toute".

So, the completed sentence is: "Elle a travaillé toute la journée."

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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."