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The Gerundive — En + Participe Présent

Complete the exercises, then check your answers. Total: 15 points.

Exercise 1
Form the Gérondif
5 points
Choose the correct gérondif form.
1
travailler → en ___
2
faire → en ___
3
être → en ___
4
savoir → en ___
5
finir → en ___
Exercise 2
Translate Using the Gérondif
5 points
Express in French using en + participe présent.
1
She learned Spanish by watching TV.
2
He arrived singing.
3
By working hard, you will succeed.
4
While understanding the issue, I disagree.
5
She answered smiling.
Exercise 3
Identify the Correct Sentence
5 points
Choose the sentence with the correct use of the gérondif.
1
He reads while listening to music.
2
By leaving early, we'll avoid traffic.
3
She answered without smiling.
4
While agreeing, he said nothing.
5
He learned by making mistakes.