AUTUMN (TRANSLATION)

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L'AUTOMNE
Autumn

Introduction to the present continuous tense: is/are doing something.
The infinitive ‘title’ of the verb is also given.
The children must read through their English translation to make sure it makes sense.

un/une must be translated as a/an
la souris mange (singular) the mouse is eating
les feuilles tombent (plural) the leaves are falling

NB This worksheet may be photocopiable for private use within the purchasing institution only.

AIMS:
To translate French sentences into English.

KEY SKILLS:
Translation, observation, comprehension and accurate writing.

ORAL SKILLS:
Read out each French sentence to practise fluency.

GRAMMAR:
No grammar is required to complete this worksheet.

ANSWERS:
1. The mouse is eating a leaf.
2. The cat is chasing a bee.
3. The hen is jumping in the air.
4. The bird is looking at a cat.
5. The leaves are falling from the tree.
6. The dog is playing with a ball.
7. The bus is going very slowly.