Italian Grammar: Si Passivante

The video tutorial explains the concept of Passivante in Italian grammar, focusing on its use with transitive verbs and direct objects. It contrasts C Impersonale with C Passivante, highlighting how the presence of a direct object changes the verb form. The tutorial provides examples to demonstrate verb agreement in singular and plural forms, emphasizing the importance of subject-verb agreement in C Passivante. The video concludes with additional examples and a brief recap of the key points discussed.

What is the primary condition for using C Passivante?

• There must be a direct object.

• The verb must be intransitive.

• The sentence must be a question.

• The verb must be in the past tense.

How does the verb change when using C Passivante with a plural direct object?

• It remains in singular form.

• It changes to match the subject.

• It becomes a question.

• It changes to plural form.

In the sentence 'In Italia si mangia la pizza buona', what construction is used?

• Active voice

• C Impersonale

• Passive voice

• C Passivante

What happens to the verb in 'Nel cielo si vedono le stelle'?

• It changes to past tense.

• It remains singular.

• It changes to match the plural subject.

• It becomes a question.

Which of the following sentences uses C Passivante?

• In Italia si mangia bene.

• Nel cielo si vede la luna.

• Qui si parla italiano.

• Dove si vendono delle buone fragole.