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CBSE Class 9 French Chapter 4 Les Pronoms et les Verbes Réguliers au Présent — 20 MCQs with Answers

Chapter 4 of CBSE Class 9 French — Les Pronoms et les Verbes Réguliers au Présent — is the backbone of French grammar. You learn the nine subject pronouns and how to conjugate three regular verb families (-ER, -IR, -RE) in the present tense. These patterns unlock thousands of verbs and appear again in future tenses. This MCQ set mirrors the style and difficulty of CBSE board and internal exams, mixing quick recall, sentence application, and HOTS questions. Work through all 20, check your answers, read the explanations, and revise weak areas before your exam.

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Key takeaways

✓Personal pronouns in French (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles, on) determine verb endings and show who performs the action.
✓Regular -ER verbs (parler, habiter, manger) follow the pattern: je parle, tu parles, il parle, nous parlons, vous parlez, ils parlent.
✓Regular -IR verbs (finir, choisir, réussir) add -issons and -issez for nous and vous: je finis, nous finissons, vous finissez.
✓Regular -RE verbs (vendre, attendre, répondre) have no ending for il/elle/on: je vends, tu vends, il vend, nous vendons.
✓Most -ER verb conjugations sound alike in speech (je parle, tu parles, il parle, ils parlent), so written endings are crucial for exams.
✓Practicing MCQs sharpens pattern recognition, reduces silly mistakes, and boosts confidence for the CBSE Class 9 French board paper.
✓CBSETUTOR.ai offers 24×7 AI-powered doubt solving for French grammar — upload a photo of any conjugation problem and get instant step-by-step solutions at ₹999/month for all classes 6-12 with a 3-day free trial.

Les Pronoms Personnels — Subject Pronoun MCQs

Subject pronouns replace nouns and tell us who is doing the action. French has nine subject pronouns: je (I), tu (informal you), il (he), elle (she), on (one/we/they informal), nous (we), vous (formal you or plural you), ils (they masculine/mixed), elles (they all feminine). Unlike English, French distinguishes formal/informal and masculine/feminine in plural pronouns. Choosing the right pronoun affects verb conjugation and cultural appropriateness. These MCQs test your understanding of pronoun use in context and pronoun-antecedent agreement.

MCQ 1: Which pronoun would you use to address your school principal formally? (A) tu (B) vous (C) on (D) nous — Answer: (B) vous. Reason: 'Vous' is the formal singular pronoun used for respect with strangers, elders, or authority figures.
MCQ 2: In the sentence 'Marie et Sophie parlent français,' which pronoun can replace 'Marie et Sophie'? (A) ils (B) elles (C) nous (D) on — Answer: (B) elles. Reason: Both Marie and Sophie are feminine, so the all-feminine plural pronoun 'elles' is correct.
MCQ 3: 'On' is often used in spoken French to mean: (A) he (B) she (C) we (informally) (D) you — Answer: (C) we (informally). Reason: 'On' is very common in conversation as a replacement for 'nous', meaning 'we' or 'one'.
MCQ 4: Which pronoun is ALWAYS followed by the same verb ending as 'il'? (A) je (B) tu (C) elle (D) nous — Answer: (C) elle. Reason: 'Elle' (she) and 'il' (he) share the same third-person singular verb ending in all regular conjugations.

Verbes en -ER — Regular -ER Verb Conjugation MCQs

The -ER family is the largest regular verb group in French, accounting for about 85% of all verbs. The model verb is 'parler' (to speak). To conjugate, remove '-er' from the infinitive to get the root (parl-) and add the present tense endings: -e, -es, -e, -ons, -ez, -ent. Important: je, tu, il/elle/on, and ils/elles forms sound identical in speech, so written endings matter in exams. Common -ER verbs include habiter (to live), aimer (to like), danser (to dance), manger (to eat), and voyager (to travel). These MCQs test both conjugation accuracy and usage in sentences.

MCQ 5: Conjugate 'habiter' (to live) with 'nous': (A) habitons (B) habitez (C) habitent (D) habite — Answer: (A) habitons. Reason: The -ER verb ending for 'nous' is -ons, so 'nous habitons' (we live).
MCQ 6: Choose the correct form: 'Tu _____ avec tes amis.' (danser) (A) danses (B) danse (C) dansons (D) dansez — Answer: (A) danses. Reason: For 'tu' in -ER verbs, the ending is -es: 'tu danses' (you dance).
MCQ 7: Which sentence is grammatically correct? (A) Je parle français. (B) Je parles français. (C) Je parlons français. (D) Je parlez français. — Answer: (A) Je parle français. Reason: For 'je' in -ER verbs, the ending is -e.
MCQ 8: Ils _____ le projet. (terminer = to finish) (A) termine (B) termines (C) terminent (D) terminons — Answer: (C) terminent. Reason: For 'ils/elles', the ending is -ent: 'ils terminent' (they finish).

Verbes en -IR — Regular -IR Verb Conjugation MCQs

Regular -IR verbs follow the model 'finir' (to finish). The root is formed by removing '-ir' (fin-), then adding present tense endings: -is, -is, -it, -issons, -issez, -issent. A key feature is the double 's' in nous and vous forms (finissons, finissez). Common -IR verbs include choisir (to choose), obéir (to obey), réussir (to succeed), bâtir (to build), and remplir (to fill). These MCQs focus on recognizing the -issons/-issez pattern and applying it correctly in context. Note that not all -IR verbs are regular; verbs like 'partir' and 'sortir' are irregular and follow different rules.

MCQ 9: Conjugate 'finir' with 'vous': (A) finissons (B) finissez (C) finissent (D) finis — Answer: (B) finissez. Reason: For 'vous' in regular -IR verbs, the ending is -issez: 'vous finissez' (you finish).
MCQ 10: Nous _____ un bon film. (choisir = to choose) (A) choisissons (B) choisissez (C) choisissent (D) choisis — Answer: (A) choisissons. Reason: For 'nous' in -IR verbs, the ending is -issons: 'nous choisissons' (we choose).
MCQ 11: Which form is INCORRECT? (A) je finis (B) tu finis (C) il finit (D) nous finons — Answer: (D) nous finons. Reason: The correct form is 'nous finissons' with double s; 'finons' does not exist.
MCQ 12: Elle _____ à l'examen. (réussir = to succeed) (A) réussis (B) réussit (C) réussissons (D) réussissez — Answer: (B) réussit. Reason: For 'il/elle/on', the ending is -it: 'elle réussit' (she succeeds).

Verbes en -RE — Regular -RE Verb Conjugation MCQs

The -RE family is the smallest regular group, modeled by 'vendre' (to sell). Remove '-re' to get the root (vend-), then add: -s, -s, (nothing), -ons, -ez, -ent. The distinctive feature is that il/elle/on takes NO ending — just the bare root. Common -RE verbs include attendre (to wait), descendre (to go down), entendre (to hear), perdre (to lose), répondre (to answer), and rendre (to return/give back). These MCQs test recognition of the zero ending for third person singular and correct application in sentences. Watch out for il/elle/on forms ending in a consonant.

MCQ 13: Conjugate 'vendre' with 'il': (A) vends (B) vend (C) vendons (D) vendent — Answer: (B) vend. Reason: For 'il/elle/on', -RE verbs take no ending: 'il vend' (he sells).
MCQ 14: Je _____ le bus. (attendre = to wait for) (A) attend (B) attends (C) attendons (D) attendez — Answer: (B) attends. Reason: For 'je', add -s to the root 'attend-': 'j'attends' (I wait).
MCQ 15: Vous _____ à la question. (répondre = to answer) (A) réponds (B) répond (C) répondons (D) répondez — Answer: (D) répondez. Reason: For 'vous', the ending is -ez: 'vous répondez' (you answer).
MCQ 16: Ils _____ leurs livres. (perdre = to lose) (A) perd (B) perds (C) perdent (D) perdez — Answer: (C) perdent. Reason: For 'ils/elles', add -ent: 'ils perdent' (they lose).

Application in Sentences — Mixed Verb Family MCQs

Real fluency means choosing the correct verb family, pronoun, and ending in context. These MCQs present sentences with blanks and ask you to fill in the correctly conjugated form. You must identify whether the verb is -ER, -IR, or -RE, match it to the subject pronoun, and apply the right ending. This section mirrors the fill-in-the-blank and error-spotting questions common in CBSE Class 9 French papers. Pay attention to singular vs plural subjects, gender agreement for pronouns, and whether the verb is regular or irregular (though this chapter focuses only on regular verbs).

MCQ 17: Nous _____ le français en classe. (parler) (A) parle (B) parles (C) parlons (D) parlez — Answer: (C) parlons. Reason: 'Parler' is -ER, 'nous' takes -ons: 'nous parlons' (we speak).
MCQ 18: Les élèves _____ leurs devoirs. (finir) (A) finit (B) finis (C) finissons (D) finissent — Answer: (D) finissent. Reason: 'Les élèves' = 'ils', -IR verb 'finir' takes -issent: 'ils finissent' (they finish).
MCQ 19: Tu _____ ton livre à la bibliothèque. (rendre) (A) rends (B) rend (C) rendons (D) rendez — Answer: (A) rends. Reason: 'Rendre' is -RE, 'tu' takes -s: 'tu rends' (you return).
MCQ 20: On _____ un restaurant. (choisir) (A) choisit (B) choisis (C) choisissons (D) choisissent — Answer: (A) choisit. Reason: 'On' is third person singular like 'il/elle', -IR verb takes -it: 'on choisit' (we choose).

HOTS and Assertion-Reason MCQs

Higher-order thinking questions test deeper understanding of grammar rules, not just memorization. Assertion-Reason MCQs present two statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). You must decide if both are true, if A is true but R is false, if R explains A, etc. Error-spotting MCQs ask you to identify which sentence breaks a conjugation rule. These question types appear in CBSE board papers to differentiate top scorers. They require you to analyze verb patterns, understand why rules exist, and apply logic. Practice these to build exam confidence and avoid careless errors under time pressure.

MCQ (Assertion-Reason): Assertion (A): 'Nous parlons' and 'vous parlez' sound different when spoken. Reason (R): The -ER verb endings -ons and -ez are pronounced distinctly. (A) Both A and R are true, R explains A (B) Both true, R does not explain A (C) A true, R false (D) A false, R true — Answer: (A). Reason: Unlike je/tu/il/ils forms which sound alike, nous and vous have clear spoken endings.
MCQ (Error Spotting): Identify the incorrect sentence: (A) Je choisis un livre. (B) Tu finis ton travail. (C) Il finit à huit heures. (D) Nous finons le projet. — Answer: (D) Nous finons le projet. Reason: Correct form is 'nous finissons' (double s), not 'finons'.
MCQ (HOTS): Which verb does NOT follow the same conjugation pattern as 'parler'? (A) habiter (B) finir (C) danser (D) aimer — Answer: (B) finir. Reason: 'Finir' is -IR; the others are all -ER verbs.
MCQ (HOTS): Why does 'il vend' have no ending added to the root? (A) It is irregular (B) -RE verbs take no ending for il/elle/on (C) It is a spelling mistake (D) All verbs drop endings for 'il' — Answer: (B). Reason: Regular -RE verbs have zero ending for third person singular.

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Students often confuse verb families, mix up pronoun endings, or forget the special -issons/-issez pattern for -IR verbs. Another frequent error is adding an ending to il/elle/on in -RE verbs (writing 'il vends' instead of 'il vend'). In -ER verbs, students sometimes write 'nous parlons' as 'nous parles' by analogy with 'tu parles'. Pronunciation similarity in -ER verbs (je parle, tu parles, il parle, ils parlent all sound like 'parl') leads to spelling mistakes in written exams. To avoid these errors, always identify the verb family first, write down the root, then consciously add the correct ending. Practice writing conjugations in tables, not just speaking them. Use flashcards for irregular patterns and double-check il/elle/on forms in -RE verbs during revision.

Mistake: Writing 'nous finons' instead of 'nous finissons'. Fix: Remember -IR verbs always add double s for nous/vous.
Mistake: 'Il vends' instead of 'il vend'. Fix: -RE verbs take NO ending for il/elle/on; the root stands alone.
Mistake: Confusing 'tu parles' with 'tu parle'. Fix: 'Tu' always takes -es in -ER verbs, even though it sounds silent.
Mistake: Using 'tu' for a teacher or elder. Fix: Always use 'vous' for respect, even if speaking to one person.
Mistake: Writing 'ils parlent' as 'ils parles'. Fix: Third person plural is -ent, not -es.
Practice tip: Write each verb family's conjugation table five times by hand to build muscle memory.

Strategy for Attempting MCQs in the CBSE French Paper

MCQs in CBSE Class 9 French papers test grammar accuracy, vocabulary, and comprehension under time pressure. For pronoun and verb MCQs, read the question twice to identify the subject pronoun and verb infinitive. Cross out obviously wrong options first — eliminate answers that use the wrong verb family or mismatch the pronoun. If unsure, conjugate the verb mentally in all forms and match against the options. Watch for tricky options where one letter differs (parlons vs parlez, finissons vs finissez). In assertion-reason questions, evaluate A and R separately before checking if R explains A. In error-spotting MCQs, check each sentence for subject-verb agreement, correct endings, and family patterns. Never leave an MCQ blank; if stuck, eliminate two options and guess intelligently. Time management is key: aim for 30-40 seconds per MCQ, mark doubtful ones, and return if time permits. Practice 20-30 MCQs daily in the two weeks before exams to build speed and accuracy.

Step 1: Underline the subject pronoun (je, tu, il, nous, etc.) and circle the infinitive verb in the question.
Step 2: Identify the verb family (-ER, -IR, -RE) by checking the infinitive ending.
Step 3: Mentally conjugate the verb with the given pronoun, then scan the options for a match.
Step 4: Eliminate wrong answers first — cross out options with incorrect family patterns or mismatched pronouns.
Step 5: For assertion-reason MCQs, check if A is true, if R is true, then whether R logically explains A.
Step 6: In error-spotting, read each option aloud mentally to catch awkward or incorrect conjugations.
Time tip: Spend no more than 30 seconds per MCQ; mark tough ones and revisit after completing easier questions.

Frequently asked questions

What are the nine subject pronouns in French?+

The nine subject pronouns are: je (I), tu (you informal), il (he), elle (she), on (one/we/they informal), nous (we), vous (you formal/plural), ils (they masculine/mixed), elles (they all feminine). Each determines the verb ending.

How do I know if a verb is -ER, -IR, or -RE?+

Check the infinitive ending. If it ends in '-er' (parler, habiter), it's -ER. If '-ir' (finir, choisir), it's -IR. If '-re' (vendre, attendre), it's -RE. The infinitive tells you the family and conjugation pattern.

Why do 'nous' and 'vous' forms of -IR verbs have double 's'?+

Regular -IR verbs insert '-iss-' before the endings -ons and -ez to maintain pronunciation consistency: nous finissons, vous finissez. This is a defining feature of regular -IR conjugation and must be memorized.

What is special about il/elle/on in -RE verbs?+

In -RE verbs, the third person singular (il/elle/on) takes NO ending — you just use the bare root. For example, 'vendre' becomes 'il vend', not 'il vends'. This is unique to -RE verbs.

Can I use 'on' instead of 'nous' in exams?+

Yes, 'on' is widely used in spoken and written French to mean 'we'. In exams, both 'nous parlons' and 'on parle' are correct, but remember 'on' is third person singular, so it takes the same ending as il/elle.

How can I remember all the verb endings quickly?+

Practice conjugation tables daily. Write each verb family (-ER, -IR, -RE) with all pronouns five times by hand. Use flashcards for tricky forms. Recite aloud to link sound and spelling. Repetition builds automatic recall.

Do all -IR verbs follow the finir pattern?+

No. Only regular -IR verbs like finir, choisir, obéir follow this pattern. Irregular -IR verbs such as partir, sortir, dormir have different conjugations and must be learned separately.

Why do je parle, tu parles, il parle, and ils parlent sound the same?+

In French, the final consonants and silent 'e' make these forms sound identical: all pronounced 'parl'. The written endings (-e, -es, -e, -ent) differ for grammar but are silent in speech, so listening alone won't help you spell them correctly.

How many marks does Chapter 4 carry in the CBSE Class 9 French exam?+

Chapter 4 is foundational grammar, so conjugation and pronoun questions appear throughout Section A (MCQs), Section B (fill-in-the-blanks), and Section C (error correction and sentence reordering). Typically 8-12 marks depend directly on this chapter.

What is the best way to practice MCQs for French grammar?+

Solve 15-20 MCQs daily from your textbook, sample papers, and online resources. Time yourself. After each set, review wrong answers and write the correct conjugation three times. Use CBSETUTOR.ai to upload tricky questions and get instant explanations with step-by-step breakdowns.

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