Italian - Essere - To Be

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This quiz focuses on the verb 'Essere' (to be) in Italian. It assesses the learner's ability to correctly conjugate the verb across different subjects, enhancing their grasp of... see moreItalian verb conjugation and grammar skills. Ideal for students learning Italian. see less

2. Tu ______ molto gentile.

The correct answer is "sei" because it is the second person singular form of the verb "essere" (to be) in Italian. In this sentence, "Tu sei molto gentile" means "You are very kind."

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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. In this sentence, "Tu sei molto gentile" means "You are very kind."

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3. Io non ______ preciso.

The correct answer is "sono". This is because "sono" is the first person singular form of the verb "essere" (to be) in Italian. In this sentence, "Io non sono preciso" means "I am not precise". The verb "essere" is conjugated as "sono" when referring to oneself in the first person.

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4. Tu non __________mai puntuale .

In this sentence, the correct answer "sei" completes the sentence by filling in the blank. The verb "sei" is the second person singular form of the verb "essere" (to be) in Italian. Therefore, the sentence translates to "You are never punctual." The verb "sei" agrees with the subject "tu" (you) in both person and number.

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5. Voi siete troppo grassi.

The correct answer is "siete" because it is the second person plural form of the verb "essere" (to be) in Italian. The phrase "Voi siete troppo grassi" translates to "You all are too fat" in English.

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The correct answer is "siete" because it is the second person plural form of the verb "essere" (to be) in Italian. The phrase "Voi siete troppo grassi" translates to "You all are too fat" in English.

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7. Le bottiglie _______ vuote.

The correct answer is "sono" because the word "bottiglie" is plural, indicating that there are multiple bottles. In Italian, the verb "essere" (to be) is conjugated as "sono" for plural subjects. Therefore, the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence is "sono," meaning "are."

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8. Le rose _______care.

The correct answer is "sono" because "sono" is the plural form of the verb "essere" (to be) in Italian. In this sentence, "le rose" refers to multiple roses, so we need to use the plural form of the verb.

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