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Chapter 2 Articles

Exercise 1

Un, uno, una or un’? These nouns refer to mammals, reptiles, birds and fish. Provide their indefinite article. The English equivalents of the Italian words are: anchovy, alligator, lamb, albatross, eagle, duck, herring, donkey, goose, salmon, sardine, jackal, monkey, squirrel, snake, ostrich.

Fill in the correct indefinite article.

Exercise 2

Read each sentence and complete it by using appropriate indefinite articles

Fill in the missing indefinite articles

Exercise 3

Fill in the definite article of these nouns which name fruits and vegetables. Where the article is l’, follow it with the gender (eg. l’ m. if the noun is masculine or, l’ f.) if it is feminine. The English equivalents of the Italian words are: apricot, pineapple, orange, artichoke, chestnut, onion, cauliflower, strawberry, fennel, raspberry, lemon, aubergine, walnut, grapefruit.

Fill in the missing definite article and also the gender where required.

Exercise 4

Provide the plural of the following nouns, including its definite article.

Fill in the plurals, including the definite article.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences by using appropriate definite articles. Note that, with one exception, their English equivalents do not require articles.

Fill in the missing definite articles.

Exercise 6

Put the English word in brackets into Italian to complete each sentence correctly.

Fill in the correct Italian to substitute the English.

Exercise 7

Complete the sentences by linking the preposition in brackets to the definite article where appropriate. If not, enter the preposition on its own.

Fill in the missing word(s).

Exercise 8

Complete the sentences using the correct prepositional article each time.

Fill in the correct word(s).

Exercise 9

Complete the sentences by providing the Italian translation of the English word in brackets, using the partitive article (di + definite article) where appropriate. In some cases, none is required. Refer to p. 36 of the book if you cannot remember why.

Fill in the Italian partitive article. Enter a dash (-) where none is required.

Exercise 10

Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word. Refer to pp. 37–8 of the book if you need help.

Fill in the most appropriate word or phrase.

Chapter 3 Adjectives

Exercise 1

Use the correct form of the adjectives in brackets to agree with the parts of the body.

Fill in the correct form of the adjective.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences by making the adjective agree with the new subject.

Fill in the missing adjective.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences by using the correct form of the adjectives given.

Fill in the correct form of the adjectives.

Exercise 4

Match a phrase on the left with one on the right to make meaningful sentences.

Match the phrase on the left with one on the right.

Exercise 5

Select the correct form of the adjective to complete the sentences.

Select the correct adjective(s).

Exercise 6

Read the sentences and decide which of the underlined adjectives are used to specify a noun precisely (S) and which have a more generic descriptive function (G).

Mark the sentence G or S to define how the underlined adjectives are used here.

Exercise 7

Read the sentences and choose the most appropriate English definition of the phrases underlined.

Choose the appropriate English translation of the phrases underlined.

Chapter 4 Adverbs

Exercise 1

Form adverbs from the following adjectives, choosing the appropriate ending each time: -amente, -emente, -mente.

Form the adverb from the adjective.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adverb. Beware, three of them are irregularly formed.

Fill in the correct form of the adverb.

Exercise 3

Match a phrase on the left with one on the right to make meaningful sentences. Look up the meaning of any adverbs you are unsure of.

Match the phrase on the left with one on the right.

Exercise 4

Classify these sets of adverbs. Adverbs of place (P); of quantity/degree (Q/D); of time (T); of frequency (F). Where an adverb has more than one function, enter all the relevant categories.  Look up the meaning of any adverbs you are unsure of.

Choose the category to which these adverbs belong.

Exercise 5

Read the sentences and choose the appropriate English equivalent of the Italian adverb in bold.

Choose the most appropriate English equivalent of the Italian adverb.

Exercise 6

Complete the sentences with adverbs from the following list: addirittura, davvero, fin troppo, proprio, perfino.

Fill in the appropriate adverb.

Exercise 7

Complete the sentences by finding the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Fill in the Italian equivalent of the English.

Exercise 8

Choose the appropriate adverb or adjective to complete each sentence. Make sure you understand their different functions. If you are unsure, refer to pp. 66 and 205 in the book.

Choose the correct word and say whether it is an adverb (adv.) or an adjective (adj.).

Chapter 5 Comparatives & Superlatives

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences with più or meno to make them comparative using the English in brackets as a guide.

Fill in the missing word.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences with più or meno to make them comparative using the English in brackets as a guide.

Fill in the missing word.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences with di, or di + definite article to express than in Italian.

Fill in the missing word.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences with che, di quello, di quelli che, or di quanto to express than in Italian.

Fill in the missing word(s).

Exercise 5

Read the sentences and decide which is the correct English translation. Choose between the two options given.

Choose the correct translation.

Exercise 6

Complete the sentences with come, così come or così to form comparisons of equality.

Fill in the missing word(s).

Exercise 7

Complete the sentences with altrettanto, che, quanto or tanto quanto to form comparisons of equality.

Fill in the missing comparatives and make the correct agreement if necessary.

Exercise 8

In Italian there are two words for ‘better’ and ‘worse’. Choose the correct one each time to complete the sentences.

Choose the correct word; adjective or adverb.

Exercise 9

Complete the sentences by using each phrase listed once: di più, di meno, in più, in meno, più di, meno di.

Fill in the correct phrase.

Exercise 10

Complete the sentences to make them superlative by providing the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Fill in the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Exercise 11

Match up the adjectives on the left with their comparative and superlative forms, both regular and irregular.

Identify the correct irregular comparative/superlative form of the adjective.

Exercise 12

Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate superlative form.

Fill in the most appropriate adjective.

Exercise 13

Give the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets to complete the sentences with il meno, meno, il più, or più.

Fill in the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Exercise 14

Read the sentences then choose the correct form of the verb to complete each one.

Fill in the correct form of the verb.

Chapter 6 Suffixes

Exercise 1

Select the correct English meaning of the following words. Their suffixes are derived from these nouns, adjectives and adverbs: la mano, caro, il gatto, tardi, la capra, il cappello.

Select the correct English translation.

Exercise 2

Some common Italian words are created by using suffixes. Select the correct English meaning of the words. They are derived from the following: camera, casa, carta, erba.

Fill in the correct English translation.

Exercise 3

Choose the appropriate word to complete the sentences.

Choose the correct word.

Exercise 4

Read the Italian sentences and choose the appropriate English translation of the underlined expressions. They are derived from the words cane, cavallo, muso, pecora.

Choose the appropriate English translation.

Exercise 5

Choose an appropriate verb to complete the sentences. The verbs are derived from: dormire, girare, piangere, piovere, ridere.

Choose the most appropriate verb to complete the sentence.

Chapter 7 Personal pronouns

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences by replacing the English with appropriate Italian pronouns.

Fill in the Italian equivalent of the English.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences by choosing the appropriate pronoun each time: subject or disjunctive.

Fill in the correct pronoun.

Exercise 3

Read the sentences and decide which of the underlined pronouns are direct object pronouns (DO) and which are indirect object pronouns (IDO).

Fill in the correct definition of the underlined pronouns: direct object (DO) or indirect object (IDO).

Exercise 4

Complete the following sentences using la, La (DO), le, Le or gli (IDO). Use the English translation in brackets as a guide.

Fill in the correct object pronoun.

Exercise 5

Many common verbs are used with either a direct object pronoun or an indirect object pronoun, depending on the meaning. Select the appropriate pronouns to complete the sentences.

Fill in the correct object pronoun.

Exercise 6

Expressing ‘him’, ‘her’ and ‘them’. Some verbs require a direct object for the person and others an indirect object. Complete the following sentences using the appropriate pronoun. If you are unsure, refer to p. 136 in the book.

Fill in the correct object pronoun.

Exercise 7

Complete the sentences by inserting ci or ne as appropriate. Remember that ci and ne are not always expressed in English.

Choose the correct pronoun: ci or ne.

Exercise 8

Complete the sentences by replacing the pronouns and nouns underlined with the correct pronoun combination.

Fill in the correct pronouns.

Exercise 9

Choose the appropriate pronoun combinations to complete the sentences: gliela, gliele, glieli, glielo, gliel’, gliene.

Fill in the correct pronouns.

Exercise 10

Choose the appropriate pronoun combinations to complete the sentences.

Fill in the correct pronoun combinations.

Exercise 11

Select the correct participle ending to complete the sentences.

Fill in the correct past participle.

Exercise 12

Choose the correct pronoun combination to complete the sentences.

Select the appropriate pronoun combination.

Chapter 8 Possessives

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences by translating the English in brackets into Italian.

Fill in the Italian translations of the English in brackets.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences by translating the English in brackets into Italian.

Fill in the Italian translation of the English in brackets.

Exercise 3

Select the correct option each time to complete the sentences.

Fill in the correct word.

Exercise 4

Make the sentences possessive by inserting di, di + definite article or quello che, as appropriate.

Fill in the appropriate word(s).

Exercise 5

Select the correct option each time to complete the sentences.

Fill in the correct words.

Exercise 6

Make the sentences possessive by inserting a definite article in place of the English.

Fill in the missing word to replace the English in brackets.

Chapter 9 Demonstratives

Exercise 1

This and these. Complete the sentences with questo, questa, questi, queste, quest’ as appropriate.

Fill in the missing words.

Exercise 2

That and those. Complete the sentences with quella, quel, quello, quell’, quelle, quei, quegli.

Fill in the missing words.

Exercise 3

Decide which is the appropriate form of quello to complete the sentences.

Fill in the correct words.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences by inserting the Italian translation of the English in brackets.

Fill in the appropriate Italian phrases to translate the English.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences by translating the English in brackets, using: ecco come, ecco dove, ecco perché, ecco quello che.

Fill in the correct phrases.

Chapter 10 Interrogatives

Exercise 1

Select the two correct Italian translations of the sentences in English.

Select the correct two sentences. 

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences with an appropriate preposition: a, con, da, di, in, per.

Fill in the correct preposition.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences choosing the most appropriate interrogative.

Fill in the correct interrogatives.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct interrogative.

Fill in the correct interrogatives.

Exercise 5

Select either che or chi each time to complete the sentence. If you are uncertain, refer to pp. 186–7 of the book.

Fill in the missing word.

Chapter 11 Exclamations

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences by choosing an appropriate response.

Choose the most appropriate response.

Exercise 2

Replace the words in brackets with che, come, come sono, quante, quanto or quant’è as appropriate.

Find an equivalent word or phrase for the one in brackets.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences by choosing an appropriate response.

Choose the correct interjection.

Chapter 12 Indefinites

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences with the Italian translation of the English indefinite pronouns in brackets.

Fill in the Italian translation of the English in brackets.

Exercise 2

Read the sentences and choose the correct indefinite adjective in brackets. Remember that alcuni/e some is not generally used in questions.

Fill in the correct indefinite adjective.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct option each time.

Fill in the correct indefinite adjectives.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences with the Italian translation of the English in brackets.

Fill in the Italian translation of the English in brackets.

Exercise 5

Read the sentences and provide the English translation of the Italian in brackets.

Fill in the English translation.

Exercise 6

Read the sentences and provide the English translation of the Italian in brackets.

Fill in the English translation.

Chapter 13 Relative pronouns

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences with an appropriate relative pronoun, che or quale.

Fill in an appropriate relative pronoun.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences with il che, quello che, tutti quelli che, or tutto quello che to replace the English in brackets.

Fill in an appropriate relative pronoun.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences with a preposition preceded by a definite article if necessary. Choose from a, con, di, in, and per.

Fill in the missing words.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct option.

Fill in the correct relative pronoun.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct option each time.

Fill in the correct option.

Exercise 6

Read the sentences and select the correct English translation of the Italian in brackets.

Select the correct English translation.

Exercise 7

Complete the sentences by using cui with the definite article or with di to express whose.

Fill in the missing words.

Exercise 8

Complete the sentences by using del/della quale or dei/delle quali to express whose.

Fill in the missing words.

Chapter 14 Negatives

Exercise 1

Write negative answers to these questions by supplying the Italian translation of the English in brackets.

Fill in the Italian translation.

Exercise 2

Write negative answers to these questions beginning with ‘No, non …’

Fill in the missing answer.

Exercise 3

Read the sentences and provide the English equivalent of the Italian phrases in brackets.

Translate the Italian phrases into English to complete the sentences.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences by using ancora, mai or piu, with niente and nessuno. Use the English to guide you.

Fill in the missing words, paying attention to the English.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences with nessuno, niente or più.

Fill in the missing words.

Exercise 6

Read the sentences and select the most appropriate English equivalent for the Italian in brackets.

Fill in the English translation of the words in brackets.

Chapter 15 Prepositions

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences by substituting the English with an appropriate Italian preposition from the list: a, da, fra, in, per, verso.

Fill in the appropriate Italian prepositions.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences using appropriate prepositions from the following list: da, fino a, in, per, sotto.

Fill in the missing prepositions.

Exercise 3

Complete these sentences using prepositions to translate the English in brackets. Choose from the list, using a definite article where appropriate: a, con, da, di, fino a, in, su.

Fill in the missing prepositions.

Exercise 4

Choose an appropriate preposition to translate the phrase.

Choose the correct preposition.

Exercise 5

Select the correct preposition each time to complete the sentences.

Fill in the correct preposition.

Exercise 6

Choose the appropriate preposition each time to complete the sentence, remembering also to use a definite article where necessary: a, di, per, sopra, su.

Fill in the missing prepositions.

Exercise 7

Choose the appropriate preposition each time to complete the sentence, remembering to use a definite article where necessary: da, di, in.

Fill in the missing prepositions.

Exercise 8

Complete the sentences with the Italian equivalent of the English, using: a, in, su and a definite article if needed.

Fill in the correct prepositions.

Exercise 9

Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate option each time.

Fill in the correct prepositions.

Exercise 10

Match the phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make meaningful sentences.

Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence.

Exercise 11

Match the phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make meaningful sentences.

Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence.

Exercise 12

Complete the sentences by translating the English in brackets into Italian, joining the preposition to the definite article of the following noun. Use: dall’altra parte (di), davanti (a), di fronte (a), in cima (a), in fondo (a), insieme (a) intorno (a)

Fill in the appropriate Italian translation, remembering to link prepositions and the definite article.

Chapter 16 Connectives

Exercise 1

Adding to or clarifying what you mean. Complete each sentence by selecting the most appropriate connectives from the list: anche, cioè, e, né… né, oltre ad.

Fill in the missing connective.

Exercise 2

Clarifying, defining and agreeing. Complete each sentence by selecting the most appropriate connective from the list: già, in effetti, infatti, per esempio, voglio dire.

Fill in the missing connective(s).

Exercise 3

Contrasting and contradicting. Complete each sentence by providing the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets, selecting from the list: comunque, in realtà, invece, ma, mentre, però.

Fill in the missing connective.

Exercise 4

Expressing alternatives and other viewpoints. Complete the sentences by providing the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets, selecting from the list: altrimenti, anzi, d’altra parte, eppure, invece di, oppure, piuttosto che, tuttavia.

Fill in the missing connective.

Exercise 5

Expressing concessions. Complete each sentence by selecting the most appropriate connective.

Choose the most appropriate connective to complete the sentence.

Exercise 6

Expressing conditions and exceptions. Complete each sentence by selecting the most appropriate connective.

Choose the most appropriate connective to complete the sentence.

Exercise 7

Giving reasons. Complete the sentences by selecting the most appropriate connectives from the list: colpa loro, dato che, grazie a, perché, per questo, siccome.

Fill in the missing word.

Exercise 8

Expressing outcome and intention. Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to form meaningful sentences.

Match the left-hand phrase with one on the right.

Exercise 9

Time sequence. Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to form a meaningful sentence.

Match the left-hand phrase with one on the right.

Exercise 10

Time sequence. Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence

Match the left-hand phrase with one on the right.

Chapter 17 Numerals

Exercise 1

Read the numbers and fill them in as figures.

Write the numbers in figures including the correct punctuation and the English words, euros and cents.

Exercise 2

Complete the names of the current Pope, four reigning monarchs and the Italian king who abdicated in 1946.

Fill in the English cardinal number in Italian.

Exercise 3

Each date has a historical significance. Match up the English date on the left with the Italian written in full on the right.

Match the left-hand phrase with one on the right.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences by providing an alternative version of the Italian in brackets.

Replace the Italian phrase in brackets with an alternative.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate option.

Fill in the option that seems most grammatically correct.

Chapter 18 The present indicative tense

Exercise 1

Put a verb from the following list into the correct form of the present tense to complete each sentence: pagare, mangiare, giocare, cominciare, parlare, vendere, dormire, preferire.

Fill in the missing verb.

Exercise 2

Put a verb from the following list into the correct form of the present tense to complete each sentence: alzarsi, annoiarsi, vedersi, divertirsi.

Fill in the missing verb.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the listed irregular –are verbs: andare, dare, fare, stare.

Fill in the correct form of the verb.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences using the correct form of avere and essere.

Fill in the correct form of the verb.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the listed irregular –ere verbs: dovere, potere, sapere, volere.

Fill in the correct form of the verb.

Exercise 6

Put a verb from the following list into the correct form of the present tense to complete each sentence: scegliere, sedersi, rimanere, tenere, togliersi.

Fill in the missing verb.

Exercise 7

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the listed irregular –ire verbs: dire, riuscire, uscire, venire.

Fill in the correct form of the verb.

Exercise 8

Decide which of the –ire verbs below have an –isco first person singular ending, and which an –o ending.

Select the correct first person singular ending.

Exercise 9

Read the following sentences and decide which use of the present tense each exemplifies.

Select the correct use of the present tense.

Exercise 10

Complete the sentences by selecting the appropriate form of the verb: present tense or passato prossimo.

Fill in the correct verb.

Exercise 11

Read the sentences and give the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets. You can use the present continuous where possible.

Fill in the correct Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Chapter 19 The future tense

Exercise 1

Change the –are verb in brackets from the present to the future tense.

Substitute the present tense in brackets for the future.

Exercise 2

Put the –ere and –ire verbs in brackets into the future tense.

Fill in the correct future tense of the verb in brackets.

Exercise 3

Select the correct future tense ending of each verb.

Select the correct future tense ending.

Exercise 4

Select the correct future tense ending of each verb.

Select the correct future tense ending.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences by putting the verb in brackets into the future tense to express conjecture.

Fill in the correct future tense of the verb in brackets.

Exercise 6

Give the English equivalent of the Italian in brackets.

Fill in the English translation of the verb in brackets.

Exercise 7

Give the English equivalent of the Italian in brackets.

Fill in the English translation of the verb in brackets.

Exercise 8

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence.

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right.

Chapter 20 The past indicative tenses

Exercise 1

Change the verbs in brackets to the passato prossimo.

Fill in the appropriate passato prossimo form of the infinitive in brackets.

Exercise 2

Change the verbs in brackets to the passato prossimo.

Fill in the appropriate passato prossimo form of the infinitive in brackets, making relevant past participle agreements. Where the gender is unclear, indicate both possibilities eg. usciti/e

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences using the ten verbs listed, all of which have an irregular past participle: aprire, bere, chiudere, dire, essere, piacere, rimanere, rispondere, scrivere, venire.

Fill in the appropriate passato prossimo form of the infinitive in brackets, making any relevant past participle agreements.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences using the ten verbs listed, all of which have an irregular past participle: chiedere, decidere, fare, mettersi, muoversi, nascere, prendere, togliersi, vedere, vivere.

Fill in the appropriate passato prossimo form of the infinitive in brackets, making any relevant past participle agreements.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct auxiliary verb.

Fill in the correct verb.

Exercise 6

Match a phrase on the left hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence.

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right.

Exercise 7

Match the direct speech on the left-hand side with its indirect speech counterpart on the right.

Match up the direct and indirect speech.

Exercise 8

Read the following sentences and decide which use of the imperfect tense each exemplifies.

Select the use of the imperfect tense verbs.

Exercise 9

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct form of the verb: imperfect or pluperfect.

Select the correct tense to complete the sentence.

Exercise 10

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence in colloquial Italian.

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence.

Exercise 11

Read the sentences and give an appropriate Italian equivalent of the English in brackets. You can use the imperfect continuous where possible.

Fill in an appropriate Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Exercise 12

Complete the sentences by filling in the correct Italian tense of the English verbs in brackets: either the passato prossimo or the imperfect.

Fill in an appropriate Italian verb.

Exercise 13

Complete the sentences by filling in the correct Italian tense of the English verbs in brackets: either the passato prossimo or the imperfect. The verbs you need are: conoscere, dovere, potere, sapere.

Fill in the appropriate Italian verb.

Exercise 14

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form of the pluperfect.

Fill in the correct form of the verb.

Exercise 15

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct past tense: pluperfect, passato prossimo or imperfect.

Select the correct form of the verb.

Exercise 16

Change the verbs in brackets to the third person singular of the passato remoto.

Fill in the third person singular form of the verb in brackets.

Exercise 17

Complete the sentences using the ten verbs listed, all of which have an irregular passato remoto form: avere, chiudere, conoscersi, dare, dire, fare, mettersi, rimanere, vedere, venire.

Fill in the appropriate third person forms of the verb in brackets.

Exercise 18

Give the English equivalent of the Italian in brackets. Andare in pensione is to retire.

Fill in the appropriate English equivalent of the Italian in brackets.

Exercise 19

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence.

Match a phrase on the left hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence.

Exercise 20

Match the direct speech on the left-hand side with its indirect speech counterpart on the right.

Find the indirect speech counterpart to the direct speech on the left.

Chapter 21 The Conditional

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences using the simple conditional of the –are verbs in brackets.

Fill in the correct simple conditional verbs.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences using the simple conditional of the –ere and –ire verbs in brackets.

Fill in the correct simple conditional verbs.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct form of the simple conditional.

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct simple conditional.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct forms of the verb given.

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct simple conditional.

Exercise 5

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence.

Match up the phrases

Exercise 6

Complete the sentences by filling in the Italian equivalent of the English, using the verbs listed: preferire, vendere, comprare, partire, andare, essere.

Fill in the Italian equivalent of the English.

Exercise 7

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to express the following conditions which cannot be met.

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence.

Exercise 8

Read the following sentences and decide which use of the simple or perfect conditional each exemplifies.

Select the use of the conditional exemplified here.

Chapter 22 The Imperative

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences – which all relate to computer instructions – using the tu imperatives of the verbs in brackets. The following vocabulary may be useful: accedere a to access, archiviare to save, cartella folder, casella di ricerca search box, digitare to type in, mettere in funzione to start up, tra virgolette in inverted commas.

Fill in the correct tu form of the imperative.

Exercise 2

Make the imperatives in brackets negative.

Change the imperatives in brackets to negative imperatives.

Exercise 3

Change the informal tu imperatives to the formal lei form.

Fill in the formal lei form of the imperatives in brackets.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences by replacing the English in brackets with an appropriate Italian imperative. You will need the following verbs: sbrigarsi, vestirsi, mettersi, svegliarsi, divertirsi, preoccuparsi, accomodarsi, sedersi.

Fill in the correct Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Exercise 5

Select the correct Italian imperative to replace the English in brackets.

Select the correct phrase to complete the sentence in Italian.

Exercise 6

Complete the sentences by using the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets with the verbs dire, dare, fare, andare, stare bene.

Fill in the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Chapter 23 Non finite verbs

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences by using the Italian equivalent of the English with the correct form of the verbs listed: uscire, bussare, mettersi, iscriversi, lavarsi, mangiare, chiamare, prenotare, vedersi, potere, venire.

Fill in the Italian equivalent of the English.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences by changing the simple infinitive to the past infinitive.

Change the simple infinitive to the past infinitive.

Exercise 3

Read the English sentences and then provide the correct Italian translations, choosing from a finite verb or an infinitive, as appropriate.

Select the most appropriate verb in brackets to complete the sentence.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences by replacing the English in brackets with an appropriate Italian equivalent.

Replace the English with the correct Italian equivalent.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences by using the correct simple or past gerunds of the verbs in brackets, as appropriate.

Complete the sentences with the appropriate gerund.

Exercise 6

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence.

Match up the phrases.

Chapter 24 The subjunctive

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences by replacing the present indicative with the correct present subjunctive.

Fill in the correct present subjunctive form of the verb.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences by replacing the infinitive with the correct present subjunctive.

Fill in the correct forms of the present subjunctive.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences by using the perfect subjunctive or the perfect indicative, as appropriate.

Fill in the correct form of the verb.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences using the imperfect subjunctive in place of the infinitive.

Fill in the correct form of the imperfect subjunctive.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences using the imperfect subjunctive in place of the infinitive.

Fill in the correct imperfect subjunctive to complete the sentences.

Exercise 6

Change the pluperfect indicative to the pluperfect subjunctive.

Fill in the pluperfect subjunctive.

Exercise 7

Complete the sentences with the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets. You will need various subjunctive tenses.

Fill in the Italian equivalent of the English.

Exercise 8

Complete the sentences by choosing the correct subjunctive tense of the verbs given, using the English as a reference.

Complete the sentences by selecting the most appropriate verb.

Exercise 9

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence.

Match up the phrases.

Exercise 10

Match a phrase on the left-hand side with one on the right to make a meaningful sentence.

Match up the phrases.

Exercise 11

Read the sentences and identify the temporal relationship between the main verb and the subjunctive in brackets.

Select the time frame to which the verb in brackets belongs with respect to the main verb.

Exercise 12

Match up the direct speech on the left with its indirect speech counterpart on the right.

Match up the direct and indirect speech.

Chapter 25 Special verb constructions

Exercise 1

Read the sentences and decide whether the verb in brackets is used with a reflexive, a non-reflexive or a reciprocal meaning.

Select the use of verb in brackets.

Exercise 2

Change the singular forms of the verbs in brackets to their plural equivalents, e.g. io – noi; tu – voi.

Change the singular form of the verb in brackets to its plural equivalent.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences by changing the verb in brackets from the present to the passato prossimo.

Fill in the passato prossimo of the verb in brackets.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct verb to make a meaningful sentence.

Fill in the correct verb.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences by providing the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Fill in the correct Italian translation of the English in brackets.

Exercise 6

Complete the sentences to express contrasting likes and dislikes by providing the correct Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Fill in the correct Italian translation of the English in brackets.

Exercise 7

Complete the sentences to express what people liked on holiday by providing the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Fill in the correct Italian translation of the English.

Exercise 8

Complete the sentences, putting the infinitive of the impersonal verbs into the present tense, not forgetting the appropriate pronoun.

Fill in the verb in the present tense.

Exercise 9

Complete the sentences, changing the present tense verbs to the passato prossimo.

Change the verbs in brackets from the present tense to the passato prossimo.

Exercise 10

Complete the sentences by using the correct form of the adjectives or verbs in brackets.

Change the verbs in brackets from the present tense to the passato prossimo.

Exercise 11

Complete the sentences by providing the passato prossimo form of the verb in brackets.

Fill in the correct passato prossimo form of the verb.

Chapter 26 The passive voice

Exercise 1

Read the English sentences and decide which have an active verb and which a passive verb.

Fill in A for active verb and P for passive verb.

Exercise 2

Put the verbs into the passive form using essere plus the past participle.

Fill in the appropriate passive. For the first two sentences, use the passato remoto in preference to the passato prossimo.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences by providing the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets, using essere plus the past participle of the verbs listed: mandare, fare, perdere, vendere, riparare, demolire, dover sospendere, poter aprire.

Fill in an appropriate Italian equivalent of the English.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences by selecting the most appropriate passive form.

Complete each sentence by selecting the most appropriate option.

Exercise 5

Use the si passivante in the present tense to complete these sentences.

Fill in the si passivante form of the verb.

Exercise 6

Use the si passivante in the passato prossimo to complete these sentences.

Fill in the passato prossimo si passivante forms of the verb.

Exercise 7

Rewrite the phrases in brackets using the impersonal third person (‘they’), to replace the passive.

Rewrite the phrases, using the impersonal third person and changing the word order if necessary.

Exercise 8

Complete the sentences by providing the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets, using the impersonal ‘they’ and the verbs listed here: dire a, chiedere a, consigliare a, vietare a.

Fill in the Italian equivalent of the English using the impersonal third person.

Chapter 27 Causative verbs

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences by providing the Italian equivalent of the English using the verbs listed: entrare, venire, uscire, preparare, pulire, tagliare, riparare sedersi.

Complete the sentence with the Italian equivalent of the English.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences by providing the Italian equivalent of the English using the verbs listed: farsi tagliare, farsi riparare, farsi aggiustare.

Complete the sentence with the Italian equivalent of the English.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences by selecting a or da to express the agent, as appropriate.

Complete the sentence by filling in the correct word to express the agent of the action.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences using appropriate Italian object pronouns to express him, her, it and them.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate object pronoun.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences by using appropriate Italian object pronouns to express him, her, it and them.

Fill in the appropriate pronoun.

Exercise 6

Complete the sentences by selecting the appropriate pronoun in brackets.

Fill in the correct pronoun.

Exercise 7

Match the infinitive verbs on the right with the sentences on the left to complete the meaning.

Match the verbs on the right with the appropriate sentence on the left to complete the sense.

Exercise 8

Match the sentences on the left with their shorter counterparts on the right where pronouns have replaced nouns.

Match up the sentences on the left with their shorter counterparts on the right.

Exercise 9

Give the Italian equivalent of the English in brackets to complete the sentences.

Fill in the Italian equivalent of the English.

Exercise 10

Read the sentences and give the English equivalents of the phrases in brackets.

Fill in the English equivalent of the Italian in brackets.

Exercise 11

Match up the sentences on the left with their English equivalents on the right.

Match the sentences on the left with the appropriate English translations on the right.

Chapter 28 Verbs and prepositions

Exercise 1

Express the following in Italian, using the verbs and expressions listed: volere, dovere, mi dispiace, mi fa pena, mi sembra, che buffo!, preferire, adorare.

Give the Italian equivalent of the English.

Exercise 2

Select either a or di as appropriate to complete the sentences.

Choose the correct preposition.

Exercise 3

Select either a or di as appropriate to complete the sentences.

Choose the correct preposition.

Exercise 4

Select either a or di as appropriate to complete the sentences.

Choose the correct preposition.

Exercise 5

Express the following in Italian, using the verbs listed: ascoltare, aspettare, cercare, guardare, chiedere, pagare.

Give the Italian equivalent of the English.

Exercise 6

Select the correct preposition to complete the sentence.

Choose the correct preposition.

Exercise 7

Choose the correct Italian equivalent of the English in brackets.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.