ICSE FRENCH − Q & A

Syllabus. However I don't think they actually look at it.


CLASSES IX AND X
There will be one paper of three hours duration
carrying 80 marks and Internal Assessment of
20 marks.
1. Composition:
 Candidates will be required to write, in French,
one short composition which may include short
explanations, directions, descriptions or
narratives. There will be a choice of subjects
which will be varied and may be suggested by
language or other stimuli such as pictures or
objects.
2. Letter:
Candidates will be required to write a letter from a
choice of either a formal or an informal letter.
Suggestions may be given. The layout of the letter
with address, introduction, conclusion, etc., will
form part of the assessment.
3. Comprehension:
An unseen passage of about 150 words will be
given in French. Questions based on the given
passage, will be set, to be answered in French,
so as to test the candidates’ understanding of the
content of the passage.
4. Grammar:
 This will consist of tests in vocabulary, syntax and
idiom, e.g., synthesis in sentence construction,
formation of sentences in French correctly
embodying given words or forms. The question
will not require detailed knowledge of
grammatical definitions. The questions on
grammar will include the following:
 Grammaire:
 Articles (définis, indéfinis. contractés,
partitifs)
 Adjectives (démonstratifs, possessifs,
qualificatifs, interrogatifs)
 Interrogation
 Negation (ne ... pas, ne ... rien, ne ...
personne, ne ... plus, etc.)
 Pronouns (sujet, COI, COI, quantité, lieu,
relative)
 Prepositions
 Tenses (présent, imparfait, passé
compose, futur simple, passé récent, futur
simple, verbes pronominaux, impératif)
 Comparaison (plus de ... que, moins de ... 
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que, plus de / moins de + nombre)
 Superlative (Ie plus .. ./le moins ... )
Conjugation exercises (for testing verbs), gap filling
(for testing articles, pronouns, prepositions),
correcting errors (for testing adjectives, negation,
comparative etc), Making questions and negative
sentences, correcting jumbled sentences etc.
5. Translation and/or Dialogue Writing:
 One short passage will be set for translation
from French into English.
 One passage will be set for translation from
English into French.
 Dialogue writing (Around 150 words) based
on situations faced in everyday life. Hints
may be given.
Annexe
Communication (oral and written) skills that can be
covered from any book used for teaching:
1. Topic A — Myself
 Self, Family and Friends
 Important Events
 Interests and Hobbies
 Home and Locality
 Daily Routine
 School
2. Topic B — Holiday Time & Travel
 Travel, Transport and Tourism
 Accommodation
 Restaurant
 Directions
 Holiday Activities
 Services
3. Topic C — Work & Lifestyle
 Home Life
 Everyday Living and Health
 Work Experience
 Leisure
 Shopping
 The Environment

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How was it???
asked by Won't Tell :P (some1) 8 years ago
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siv12345 just uploaded many French board papers. Its in the uploads of this group. Thanks siv12345!
asked by Won't Tell :P (some1) 8 years ago
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http://www.respaper.com/amro/8244-pdf.html
asked by Won't Tell :P (some1) 8 years ago
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Please do upload your prefinal or board papers if you have any so I can add it and we can all discuss. Frenchies unite! :)
asked by Won't Tell :P (some1) 8 years ago
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Hi plz send the paper for french grade 9 india

Tips on letter writing

can any one share tips on writing dialogue(s) .

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here are some prelims i got - http://www.respaper.com/um100/7597-pdf.html http://www.respaper.com/siv12345/109/5861-pdf.html
asked by Rahul S (rd1233) 8 years ago
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Any tips for french ??
asked by Rahul S (rd1233) 8 years ago
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Here are some sample picture composition questions my teacher gave me.

http://www.respaper.com/debasmitadas/7602-pdf.html

Hey, I'm worried about tomorrow's paper.
I fall short of vocabulary, what can i do?
N also tell is the checking strict like eng or they give marks easily?

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Heyyy! I'm also appearing for french. Please share some tips n also tell me the format for letter
asked by Nishant Pawar (np22) 8 years ago
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GUYSSS PAPERSSS UPLOAD THEM

Tips for writing the composition, anyone?