This lesson has focused on the ways to ask a question in French. Sometimes it can be a challenge to decide if a question is open or closed. (Hint: An open question needs a question word or expression.) In the following activity, choose the most logical response to complete the question.
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This is a closed question.
This is a closed question.
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tu aimes les épinards (spinach)?
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Qu’est-ce que
Est-ce que
Combien de
Qui
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This question asks how you are.
This question asks how you are.
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allez-vous?
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Comment
Que
Qui
Est-ce que
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Remember, ou means “or” and
où means “where.”
Remember, ou means “or” and
où means “where.”
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habitez-vous (do you live)?
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Pourquoi
Ou
Où
Qui
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You can’t use est-ce que and inversion in the
same question.
You can’t use est-ce que and inversion in the
same question.
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étudies-tu le français?
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Qu’est-ce que
Est-ce que
Combien
Pourquoi
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This question asks when you want to leave. Notice, as it is
written, the question asks
Do you want to leave?
This question asks when you want to leave. Notice, as it is
written, the question asks
Do you want to leave?
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est-ce que vous voulez partir (to leave)?
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Quand
Combien
Que
N’est-ce pas
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This question asks how many.
This question asks how many.
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chiens a-t-il?
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Pourquoi
Est-ce que
Combien de
Où
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This question is about your leisure activities.
This question is about your leisure activities.
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tu aimes faire?
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Qu’est-ce que
Est-ce que
Combien
Ou
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Which word means who?
Which word means who?
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est le garçon en vert?
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Est-ce que
Que
Qui
Combien
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Complete
Did you get them all right? If so, congratulations! If you missed a couple, pay attention to the feedback to see where you should review.
