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. Follow up your study with REA''s proven test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day. 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 #65533;; parler de Interrogative Sentences with Pronouns Disjunctive Pronouns Relative Pronouns Possessive Pronouns Chapter 8 Verbs L''indicatif L''imp#65533;ratif Le pass#65533; compos#65533; L''imparfait Le plus-que-parfait Le futur proche Le futur Le conditionnel L''infinitif Le participe pr#65533;sent 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 pass#65533; 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 #65533;tre The Verb manquer Measuring Time with depuis/depuis que Conna#65533;tre and savoir Miscellaneous Expressions Chapter 13 Negation Positive and Negative Adverbial Expressions Quelque chose de/rien de + Adjective Chapter 14 Useful Vocabulary School (L''#65533;cole) Animals (Un animal; Les animaux) The Body (Le corps) The City (La ville) Clothing (Les v#65533;tements) Colors (Les couleurs) Drinks (Les boissons) The Family (La famille) Foods (Les aliments) Illnesses (Les maladies) Professions, Occupations (Les professions, les m#65533;tiers) 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 About Research & Education Association Research & Education Association (REA) is an organization of educators, scientists, and engineers specializing in various academic fields. 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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 juni