Class 8 · French · 19 Aug 2026
Max marks: 40Grade Class 8 · French · 18 questions
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Class
Date
Q.1 MCQ
[4 marks]
(a)
Rohan is counting his sketch pens in French. He has 12 sketch pens. Which of the following is the correct French word for the number 12?
[1 mark]
(b)
Rohan is writing his age in French on a school form. He is 14 years old. Which of the following is the correct French word for the number 14?
[1 mark]
(c)
Ananya is reading a French map legend (la légende) and sees the symbol for a pedestrian zone. Which of the following French terms best describes a pedestrian street on the map?
[2 marks]
Q.2 Match the Pairs
[7 marks]
(a)
Match the French map-reading terms in the left column with their correct English meanings in the right column.
[2 marks]
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. À gauche | a. Straight ahead |
| 2. Tout droit | b. Opposite / Facing |
| 3. En face de | c. Near / Close to |
| 4. Près de | d. To the left |
Answer
(b)
Match the French days of the week on the left with their correct English translations on the right.
[2 marks]
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. lundi | a. Friday |
| 2. mercredi | b. Monday |
| 3. vendredi | c. Sunday |
| 4. dimanche | d. Wednesday |
Answer
(c)
Match the French month names with their correct English translations.
[3 marks]
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. janvier | a. December |
| 2. juillet | b. October |
| 3. décembre | c. July |
| 4. octobre | d. January |
Answer
Q.3 Fill in the Blanks
[5 marks]
(a)
To ask "Where is the post office?" in French while reading an urban map, you say: "Où _____ la poste ?"
[1 mark]
(b)
The French letter 'Y' is officially called _____ while the letter 'W' is called _____.
[2 marks]
(c)
Complete this counting sequence by tens using the correct French number words:
dix, vingt, _____, quarante, _____.
[2 marks]
Q.4 One Sentence
[6 marks]
(a)
Write the French word for the number 20.
[1 mark]
(b)
Write one complete sentence in English stating the French name for the month of December.
[2 marks]
(c)
Predict the pronunciation change in the word 'ca' if the cedilla were removed, and explain why.
[3 marks]
Q.5 Short Answer
[5 marks]
(a)
While comparing English and French, Neha notices some similarities in their alphabets. State how many letters the French alphabet has, and explain whether the set of physical letters used is different from the English alphabet.
[2 marks]
(b)
Explain why the French pronunciation of the letter 'H' (ache) is unique compared to English. How does this affect a word like 'hôtel'?
[3 marks]
6.
Imagine you are writing a short travel guide for a student visiting a French-speaking city. Analyze how understanding map symbols, street names (les noms des rues), and civic addresses (les adresses) helps a traveler navigate independently without getting lost. Provide a structured response with an introductory premise and two supporting points.
[5 marks]
7.
Priya gets ₹10 pocket money everyday from Monday to Friday. She does not get any pocket money on Saturday and Sunday. Calculate the total pocket money she gets in a week in Indian Rupees, and write only the final numeric value as a French word.
[3 marks]
Q.8 Diagram Labeling
[5 marks]
(a)
Reference — Diagram: Numbers, Days and Months — Diagram Labeling
Look at this weekly study planner card. The card is divided into three vertical sections: the top section (labeled A) shows the first day of the school week; the middle section (labeled B) shows the mid-week day; the bottom section (labeled C) shows the weekend holiday. Identify the French days of the week for sections A, B, and C in order.
[2 marks]
Label the following:
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2
3
4
(b)
Reference — Diagram: France Map — Diagram Labeling
Imagine a simple street map sketch divided into four sections: Part A is the northern road running horizontally at the top, Part B is the building block located in the bottom-left corner, Part C is the central roundabout where two roads cross, and Part D is the southern road running horizontally at the bottom. Match these parts to their correct map features.
[3 marks]
Label the following:
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2
3
4