Describing People - Essere O Avere?

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1. Carla ___ gli occhi verdi.

The correct answer is "ha" because in Italian, "ha" is the third person singular form of the verb "avere" which means "to have". Therefore, the sentence translates to "Carla has green eyes."

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The correct answer is "ha" because in Italian, "ha" is the third person singular form of the verb "avere" which means "to have". Therefore, the sentence translates to "Carla has green eyes."

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Choosing the right conjugations of essere and avere in the present tense when describing what people look like.

2. Carla ____ i capelli corti.

The correct answer is "ha" because it agrees with the subject "Carla" and indicates that Carla has short hair.

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The correct answer is "ha" because it agrees with the subject "Carla" and indicates that Carla has short hair.

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3. Io ___ i capelli lunghi.

The correct answer is "ho" because it is the first person singular form of the verb "avere" (to have) in the present tense. In this sentence, "Io ho i capelli lunghi" translates to "I have long hair."

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4. Tu ____alto.

The correct answer is "sei" because it is the second person singular form of the verb "essere" (to be) in Italian. This form is used when addressing someone informally and means "you are" in English.

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The correct answer is "sei" because it is the second person singular form of the verb "essere" (to be) in Italian. This form is used when addressing someone informally and means "you are" in English.

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5. Le ragazze _______ alte.

The correct answer is "sono" because the word "ragazze" is plural, and in Italian, the verb "essere" (to be) agrees with the subject in both gender and number. Since "ragazze" is feminine and plural, the correct form of the verb is "sono."

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6. Voi _______carini.

The correct answer is "siete" because it is the second person plural form of the verb "to be" in Italian. The sentence is saying "You all are cute" in English.

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The correct answer is "siete" because it is the second person plural form of the verb "to be" in Italian. The sentence is saying "You all are cute" in English.

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7. I ragazzit tedeschi _______ gli occhi azzuri.

The correct answer is "hanno" because it is the third person plural form of the verb "avere" (to have) in Italian. In this sentence, it is used to indicate that the German boys have blue eyes.

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The correct answer is "hanno" because it is the third person plural form of the verb "avere" (to have) in Italian. In this sentence, it is used to indicate that the German boys have blue eyes.

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8. Voi _____ i capelli biondi.

The correct answer is "avete" because it agrees with the subject "voi" which is the second person plural pronoun meaning "you all". This verb form is used when referring to a group of people who have blonde hair.

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9. Lisa e io _______ bellissime!

The correct answer is "siamo" because it is the first person plural form of the verb "essere" (to be) in Italian. In this sentence, "Lisa and I" are the subject, and "siamo" is the appropriate form of the verb to agree with the subject.

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