Stage 4 · A2+ / B1
quand, quant or qu’en?
quand, quant or qu’en?: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “quand, quant or qu’en?” correctly.
2. Discover
Compare: quand viens-tu ?; quant à moi; je n’en veux qu’un; quand il arrive. Which clue helps you recognise quand, quant ou qu’en ??
3. Understand
To understand “quand, quant or qu’en?”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Say the whole sentence, then identify the word’s function: the sound may be the same, but the role is not.
For homophones, do not rely on sound. Use a substitution test or identify the word’s function before writing.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Use “quand, quant or qu’en?” in a short message you could realistically send today.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For quand, quant ou qu’en ?, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise “quand, quant or qu’en?” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
