Stage 1 · A1

Level A1

Simple subject-verb inversion — practise and choose the right form

Simple subject-verb inversion: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: question-inversion-simple-repererPass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will manipulate forms related to “Simple subject-verb inversion” without copying the model.

2. Discover

Take two “Simple subject-verb inversion” examples and change one element at a time.

3. Understand

To understand “Simple subject-verb inversion”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Notice how the groups connect. Meaning comes from their relationship, not only from isolated words.

Venez-vous demain ?Avez-vous réservé ?Parle-t-il français ?Où habitez-vous ?Quand arrive-t-elle ?Pourquoi partent-ils ?
Watch out

First identify the relation between the ideas: cause, consequence, contrast, condition, time… Choose the connector from the meaning, not the other way around.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Create two personal examples with “Simple subject-verb inversion”: one close to the model and one from your own day.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For inversion dans la question, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Simple subject-verb inversion” in a new example.
  • I can justify my choice and create an example.