The Pronoun 'y'

Question 1

What does this pronoun refer to

Answer 1

‘Y’ usually refers to a place that has already been mentioned and is normally translated as there

Question 2

Where does ‘y’ go

Answer 2

Like most pronouns it goes before the verb. However, if there are two verbs it goes between

Question 3

In the present tense what is the position of ‘y’, give an example

Answer 3

Before the verb

E.g. J’y vais en voiture

Question 4

In a verbal construction (je vais, j’aime, je veux + infinitive) what is the position of ‘y’, give an example

Answer 4

Before infinitive

E.g. On aime y aller le samedi

Question 5

In the perfect tense what is the position of ‘y’, give an example

Answer 5

Before avoir/être

E.g. Les filles y ont voyagé à pied

Question 6

Give a present tense example:

Mon père va au supermarché en voiture

Answer 6

Mon père y va en voiture

Question 7

Give a verbal constructive example:

On peut voyager en France en bateau

Answer 7

On peut y voyager en bateau

Question 8

Give a perfect tense example:

Je suis allé au collège à vélo

Answer 8

J’y suis allé à vélo

Question 9

Before ‘y’ what do je and ne shorten to, give an example

Answer 9

J’ and n’
E.g. J’y vais à pied
Je n’y vais pas