KS4 · French · Year 11
Une visite à Bruxelles: position of adjectives and adverbs, writing (Edexcel)
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Your learning goal
I can write about travelling abroad, using adverbs as well as adjectives.
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Une visite à Bruxelles: position of adjectives and adverbs, writing (Edexcel): slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
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I can write about travelling abroad, using adverbs as well as adjectives.
Key learning points
- Adjectives that come before the noun fit into five categories: BRAGS (Beauty, Rank, Age, Good/bad and Size/quantity).
- Adverbs that describe adjectives usually precede them.
- Adverbs that modify the verb and adverbs of frequency usually come after the verb.
- Extend answers by using a variety of subjects, adding a different time frame and using an element of contrast.
Words to know
- adverb
- word that describes a verb or an adjective
Common mistakes
All adjectives go after the noun in French.
While the majority of adjectives are placed after the noun, certain types of adjective go in front. Students should be aware of which adjectives go where in order to speak and write with greater accuracy.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Mindmapping content before tackling a writing task on a given theme is a step often missed out by students. If they do this regularly in class, it will also help them to anticipate possible questions in the writing exam.