Master the SAT II French Subject Test and score higher... Our test experts show you the right way to prepare for this important college exam. REA's SAT II French Subject test prep covers all French language areas to appear on the actual exam including in-depth coverage of declensions, verb tenses, spelling pitfalls, negation, and more. The book features 6 full-length practice SAT II French exams. Each practice exam question is fully explained to help you better understand the subject material. Use the book's glossary for speedy look-ups and smarter searches.

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DETAILS

- Comprehensive review of every French language topic to appear on the SAT II subject test

- Flexible study schedule tailored to your needs

- Packed with proven test tips, strategies and advice to help you master the test

- 6 full-length practice SAT II French Subject exams: each exam question is answered in complete detail with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations

- The book's glossary allows for quicker, smarter searches of the information you need most

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About Research & Education Association

Study Schedule

Passing the SAT II: French subject test

About this Book

About the Test

How to Use this Book

Format of the SAT II: French Subject Test

About the Review Sections

Scoring the SAT II: French Subject Test

Studying for the SAT II: French Subject Test

Test-Taking Tips

Score Conversion Chart

Chapter 1

The Sounds of French

Pronunciation Hints

The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

The French Alphabet

Accents

Liaison

Elision

Syllabification

Chapter 2

Cognates - Words You Recognize

Cognates Common to Both Languages

Cognates with Minor Spelling Changes

Spelling Pitfalls

"Faux amis" (False Friends)

Some Borrowed Words

Capitalization

Interrogative Sentences

Chapter 3

By the Numbers

Counting from 1 to 1,000,000,000

Telling Time

Describing Time

Days of the Week

Months

The Four Seasons: Les quatre saisons

Expressing the Year

Phone Numbers

Expressing Age

Calculations

Comparisons

Ordinal Numbers

Chapter 4

Nouns and Articles

Gender

Formation of Feminine

Plural Nouns

The Article

Special Uses of the Definite Article

The Indefinite Article

Chapter 5

The Partitive Article (Le Partitif)

General Use

Formation

Omission of the Definite Article after "de"

Definite, Indefinite, or Partitive Article

Chapter 6

Adjectives

Function

Formation of Feminine

Position of Adjectives

Comparing with Adjectives

Possessive Adjectives

Demonstrative Adjectives ("this," "these")

Interrogative Adjectives

Adjectives of Number

Demi(e): Half

Indefinite Adjectives

Chapter 7

Pronouns

Subject Pronouns

Direct Object Pronouns

Indirect Object Pronouns

With Two Verbs Together

With Two Object Pronouns Together

Y and en; penser a; parler de

Interrogative Sentences with Pronouns

Disjunctive Pronouns

Relative Pronouns

Possessive Pronouns

Chapter 8

Verbs

L'indicatif

L'imperatif

Le passe compose

L'imparfait

Le plus-que-parfait

Le futur proche

Le futur

Le conditionnel

L'infinitif

Le participe present

Les verbes pronominaux

Two Other Past Tenses of the Indicative

Chapter 9

The Subjunctive

Formation: Regular Verbs

Uses of the Subjunctive in Subordinate Clauses

Uses of Subjunctive after Certain Conjunctions

Le passe du subjonctif

Chapter 10

Adverbs

Formation of Adverbs

Irregular Forms

Placement of the Adverb

Comparative of Adverbs

The Superlative

Some Common Adverbs

Interrogative Adverbs

Adverbs that Connect Nouns, Phrases, and Clauses

Chapter 11

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Prepositions

Compound Prepositions

Prepositions with Geographic Names

Common Verbs + Preposition + Infinitive

Conjunctions

Chapter 12

Basic Idiomatic Expressions

Expressions with avoir

Expressions with faire

Impersonal Expressions with il

Idiomatic Expressions with etre

The Verb manquer

Measuring Time with depuis/depuis que

Connaitre and savoir

Miscellaneous Expressions

Chapter 13

Negation

Positive and Negative Adverbial Expressions

Quelque chose de/rien de + Adjective

Chapter 14

Useful Vocabulary

School (L'ecole)

Animals (Un animal; Les animaux)

The Body (Le corps)

The City (La ville)

Clothing (Les vetements)

Colors (Les couleurs)

Drinks (Les boissons)

The Family (La famille)

Foods (Les aliments)

Illnesses (Les maladies)

Professions, Occupations (Les professions, les metiers)

Sports/Leisure (Les sports et les passe-temps)

Countries (Les pays)

Professions (Les professions)

PRACTICE TEST I

Answer Key

Detailed Explanations of Answers

PRACTICE TEST II

Answer Key

Detailed Explanations of Answers

PRACTICE TEST III

Answer Key

Detailed Explanations of Answers

PRACTICE TEST IV

Answer Key

Detailed Explanations of Answers

PRACTICE TEST V

Answer Key

Detailed Explanations of Answers

PRACTICE TEST VI

Answer Key

Detailed Explanations of Answers

Answer Sheets

GLOSSARY

EXCERPT

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PASSING THE SAT II: FRENCH SUBJECT TEST

ABOUT THIS BOOK

This book provides you with an accurate and complete representation of the SAT II: French Subject Test. Inside you will find topical reviews packed with the information and strategies you'll need to do well on the exam, as well as six REA practice tests based on the actual College Board exam. Our practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the SAT II: French Test. Following each of our tests, you will find an answer key and step-by-step detailed explanations designed to help you master the test material.

ABOUT THE TEST

Who takes the test and what is it used for?

Planning to attend college? Then you should take the SAT II: French Subject Test if:

(1) Any of the colleges to which you're applying require the test for admission,

" OR"

(2) You wish to demonstrate proficiency in French.

The SAT II: French exam is designed for students who have at least two years of strong preparation in the language.

Who administers the test?

The SAT II: French Subject Test is developed by the College Board and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The test development process involves the assistance of educators throughout the United States, and is designed and implemented to ensure that the content and difficulty level of the test are appropriate.

When should the SAT II: French Subject Test be taken?

Most students take the Subject Tests towards the end of their junior year or at the beginning of their senior year. You should take the SAT II: French Subject Test while you are taking a French class. You're likely to be rusty if you haven't been in a French class for several months. If you are applying to a college that requires SAT II: Subject Test scores as part of the admissions process, you should take the SAT II: French Subject Test in time for your colleges to see your score. If your scores are being used only for placement purposes, wait as long as you can to get the most preparation in your French courses as possible. Make sure to contact the colleges to which you are applying for more specific information.

When and where is the test given?

The SAT II: French Subject Test is administered six times a year - in October, November, December, January, May, and June - at test centers across the United States. The test given in November is the only one that includes a listening portion (which is not covered in this book).

To receive information on upcoming administrations of the exam, consult the publication Taking the SAT II: Subject Tests, which can be obtained from your guidance counselor or by contacting:

College Board SAT Program

P.O. Box 6720<br...