Stage 1 · A1
Simple subject-verb inversion — identify and understand
Simple subject-verb inversion: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will identify and explain “Simple subject-verb inversion” in new examples.
2. Discover
Compare: Venez-vous demain ?; Avez-vous réservé ?; Parle-t-il français ?; Où habitez-vous ?. Which clue helps you recognise inversion dans la question?
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.
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
Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “Simple subject-verb inversion”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.
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.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise “Simple subject-verb inversion” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
