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What is the primary characteristic of the infinitive in Italian grammar?
What is the primary characteristic of the infinitive in Italian grammar?
- It is dependent on the subject's person.
- It has a fixed tense.
- It has three tenses: present, perfect, and future. (correct)
- It is always used as a main verb.
Which function does the infinitive NOT perform in a sentence?
Which function does the infinitive NOT perform in a sentence?
- Object complement
- Subject of impersonal verbs
- Predicate nominative
- Conjunction (correct)
In which context would the infinitive function as an apposition?
In which context would the infinitive function as an apposition?
- Used as a subject with an adjective
- To elaborate on a pronoun or general noun (correct)
- Within any dependent clauses
- In comparisons with similar actions
How is the infinitive used in independent clauses?
How is the infinitive used in independent clauses?
What is an example of the infinitive used in a comparison?
What is an example of the infinitive used in a comparison?
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Infinitive
Infinitive
An indefinite verb form used in sentences as a subject, object, or complement.
Infinitive as Subject
Infinitive as Subject
Used in impersonal verbs and expressions involving 'to be' in the third person, followed by an adjective, noun, or adverb.
Infinitive as Predicate Nominative
Infinitive as Predicate Nominative
Used as a predicate noun, following another infinitive or a neuter pronoun, further explaining the subject.
Infinitive as Object Complement
Infinitive as Object Complement
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Infinitive as Apposition
Infinitive as Apposition
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