C'est- Ce sont/ Il est-Elle est-On est

Question 0

What is the rule for using “Il/Elle/On”, instead of “Ce”?

Answer 0

The subject must be described by an adjective such as professions, nationalities.

Question 1

What is the rule for using “Ce” instead of “Il/Elle/On”?

Answer 1

When using “Ce”, the sentence must describe its subject with a noun (e.g. C’est Paul (This is Paul))

Question 2

Decide if the following sentence needs “c’est/ce sont” or “Il/Elle/On”. “… Paul et Valérie”

Answer 2

Ce should be used in the sentence.

Question 3

Decide if the following sentence needs “c’est/ce sont” or “Il/Elle/On”. “… instituteur”

Answer 3

Il est should be used in this sentence.