What is the main difference between the use of negatives in English and Italian?

Italian Negatives and Their Usage

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Italian often requires multiple negatives.
English requires double negatives.
Italian allows only one negative per sentence.
English and Italian use negatives in the same way.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which cases would you use a single negative in Italian?
When expressing a positive statement.
When forming a question.
When stating 'not' or using 'nessuno' or 'niente'.
When using the word 'mica'.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'mica' mean in the context of Italian negatives?
A type of bread.
A crumb, indicating a small amount.
A type of pasta.
A form of greeting.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many negatives can be used in a single Italian sentence?
Only one.
Up to four or more.
Up to two.
Up to three.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a correct use of 'mica' in a sentence?
Mica ho non fame.
Non ho mica fame.
Ho mica non fame.
Fame non mica ho.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of 'non' in Italian negative sentences?
It is used only in positive sentences.
It is optional.
It is always needed before the verb.
It is used to form questions.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the literal meaning of the negative adjective 'nessuno'?
Somebody.
A few.
Not even one.
Everyone.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does 'nessuno' not have plural forms?
Because it is a proper noun.
Because it is a verb.
Because the indefinite article doesn't have plurals.
Because it is always singular.
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