Another question on word order...
for like hier soir, or hier, where do they go? Can I say...
Hier soir, je suis allee au cinema.
-is this correct? Cause on a test, I put it this way.
or does it have to be at the end of the sentence?
Je suis allee au cinema hier soir.
P.S. How do you guys do the accents on computer??
I would go with the first one: hier soir, je suis allee au cinema.
simply because it is grammatically correct. the other one is also correct but you wouldn't put write it down.
it all depends on what the instructions are.
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Just be sure on Nikita's sentence to put the required accent mark on the past participle and the noun.
Hier soir, je suis allée au cinéma.
The English of "Last night, where DO they go?" is violation of sequence of speech. It should be "Last night, where DID they go?" (Hier soir, où sont-ils allés?)
As for where you put "hier soir" in your sentence, it is up to you, as the speaker.
We'll be happy to send you the chart on how you make accent marks with the computer, BUT we need to know if you have PC or MAC, Windows or not.
Mme
actually for "where do they go" i was referring to the words hier and hier soir.
Thanks. I have PC windows.
In French, adverbs of time like "hier soir" (yesterday evening) can be placed at different positions in a sentence, depending on the intended emphasis. Both of your sentences are grammatically correct, but they have slightly different emphasis.
"Hier soir, je suis allée au cinéma." emphasizes "hier soir" by placing it at the beginning of the sentence. This is often done when you want to highlight the time element.
"Je suis allée au cinéma hier soir." places "hier soir" at the end of the sentence. This is the more common word order and is often used when the emphasis is on the action itself (going to the cinema).
Regarding accent marks on a computer, the methods can vary depending on the operating system and the keyboard layout you're using. Here are a few common ways to type accents:
1. Keyboard shortcuts: On Windows, you can use the "Alt" key in combination with a number code on the numeric keypad to type accented letters (e.g., Alt + 0233 = é). On Mac, you can press and hold a key to see a list of accented options and then choose the desired letter.
2. Character Map or Character Viewer: These are built-in tools on Windows and Mac computers that allow you to select and insert special characters, including accented letters.
3. Language settings: You can change the keyboard layout or input method to one that supports French characters. This allows you to type accented letters directly by pressing certain keys.
4. Third-party applications: There are various applications or websites that provide virtual keyboards or additional tools specifically designed for typing accented characters.
It's recommended to explore the options available on your specific computer system to find the most convenient method for typing accent marks.