Module 11- Dialogue

Question 1

Identify the tense: ‘Il travaillait sans relâche.’

Answer 1

Imparfait – used for continuous past action.

Question 2

Identify the tense: ‘Il a eu un accident.’

Answer 2

Passé composé – used for a completed past event.

Question 3

Identify the tense: ‘Il avait déjà eu des signes.’

Answer 3

Plus-que-parfait – used to describe an action prior to another past action.

Question 4

Which mood is used in ‘Pourriez-vous me rappeler…?’ and why?

Answer 4

Conditionnel – used for polite requests.

Question 5

What is the function of ‘Il faudrait que tu te reposes.’?

Answer 5

Subjonctif – used to express necessity or suggestion.

Question 6

Identify the structure: ‘Il ne voulait pas tirer de conclusions hâtives.’

Answer 6

Infinitive clause following a modal verb.

Question 7

What verb tense and mood is in ‘Je dirais que…’?

Answer 7

Conditionnel présent – used for softening opinions.

Question 8

When do we use ‘vous’ instead of ‘tu’ in a workplace context?

Answer 8

To show formality, distance, or respect.

Question 9

Explain the construction: ‘Il n’avait pas la langue dans sa poche.’

Answer 9

Imparfait + idiom – to describe habitual past behaviour.

Question 10

Explain the function of ‘Je suis à vous dans une minute.’

Answer 10

Futur proche nuance using present tense for immediate future.