Italian Greetings and Common Phrases

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Questions and Answers

What is the Italian word for 'Good evening'?

Buonanotte!

Arrivederci!

Buonasera! (correct)

Buongiorno!

Which of the following means 'Thank you' in Italian?

Scusa

Grazie (correct)

Mi scusi

Per favore

What is the masculine singular definite article for most consonants in Italian?

Il (correct)

Which of the following is the Italian word for 'Tuesday'?

Martedì Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Mi chiamo...' in Italian?

My name is... Signup and view all the answers

Which definite article is used for feminine singular nouns?

La Signup and view all the answers

What is the Italian word for 'Sunday'?

Domenica Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Scusa' mean in English?

Sorry Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the verb 'sentirsi'?

to feel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct affirmative form for expressing boredom?

Mi annoio quando piove. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'chiamarsi' refer to?

to call oneself Signup and view all the answers

Which pronoun is used with the first-person singular reflexive verbs?

mi Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct negative form for expressing relaxation difficulty.

Non mi rilasso facilmente. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the connective 'quindi'?

to show effect Signup and view all the answers

Which expression serves as a comparison connective?

come Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is correctly structured using a reflexive verb?

Mi sveglio tardi. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct first person singular form of the verb 'parlare'?

Parlo Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct translation for 'to eat'?

Mangiare Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct third person singular form of the verb 'scrivere'?

Scrive Signup and view all the answers

Which verb form corresponds to 'we sleep' in Italian?

Dormiamo Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct masculine singular possessive adjective for 'my'?

Il mio Signup and view all the answers

Which verb means 'to listen' in Italian?

Ascoltare Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct translation for 'they have'?

Hanno Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct second person singular form of 'to be'?

Sei Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct plural form of 'our'?

Le nostre Signup and view all the answers

Which verb corresponds to 'to play' in Italian?

Giocare Signup and view all the answers

What does Tess enjoy doing on weekends?

Reading a book Signup and view all the answers

What is Tess's typical routine for getting ready in the morning?

Wakes up at 7 AM and gets dressed at 8 AM Signup and view all the answers

Which food does Tess say she doesn't eat?

Pizza Signup and view all the answers

What can you do in Galway during the evening?

Listen to traditional music Signup and view all the answers

Where is Galway located?

In Ireland Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical feature of Galway's climate?

Always cold and quite windy Signup and view all the answers

What can you see in Galway?

The river and ancient buildings Signup and view all the answers

During which season does Galway become beautiful at Christmas?

Winter Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'Le Borse Di Studio'?

Scholarships Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following translates to 'An English Girl'?

Una Ragazza Inglese Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to 'A Job' in English?

Un Lavoro Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Vengo Dall’Austria' mean?

I Come From Austria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct phrase for 'A Turkish Boy'?

Il Ragazzo Turco Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'Una Studentessa'?

A Female Student Signup and view all the answers

Which nationality corresponds to 'Francesi'?

French Signup and view all the answers

How would you say 'I Am Austrian' in Italian?

Sono Austriaca Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct structure for forming a basic affirmative sentence?

Subject + Verb + Object Signup and view all the answers

How do you make a sentence negative in Italian?

Add 'non' before the verb Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct way to ask a yes/no question in Italian?

Parli italiano? Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Vorrei un caffè, per favore' mean in English?

I would like a coffee, please. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Dov’è la stazione'?

Where is the station? Signup and view all the answers

Which reflexive verb means 'to wake up'?

Svegliarsi Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Non mi diverto quando piove' translate to?

I don’t have fun when it rains. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct number in Italian for twenty?

Venti Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Greetings and Farewells

Ciao! - Hi/Bye! (informal)
Buongiorno! - Good morning!
Buonasera! - Good evening!
Buonanotte! - Good night!
Arrivederci! - Goodbye! (formal)
A presto! - See you soon!
Come stai? - How are you? (informal)
Come sta? - How are you? (formal)
Bene, grazie! – Fine, thank you!

Common Phrases

Per favore - Please
Grazie - Thank you
Prego - You're welcome
Mi scusi - Excuse me (formal)
Scusa - Sorry (informal)
Sì - Yes
No - No
Non lo so - I don't know
Mi chiamo... - My name is...
Piacere - Nice to meet you

Days of the Week

Lunedì - Monday
Martedì - Tuesday
Mercoledì - Wednesday
Giovedì - Thursday
Venerdì - Friday
Sabato - Saturday
Domenica - Sunday

Months of the Year

Gennaio - January
Febbraio - February
Marzo - March
Aprile - April
Maggio - May
Giugno - June
Luglio - July
Agosto - August
Settembre - September
Ottobre - October
Novembre - November
Dicembre - December

Basic Italian Grammar

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Test your knowledge on Italian greetings, common phrases, days of the week, and months of the year. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of essential conversational Italian. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their vocabulary.