Direct Object Pronouns in Italian

Professor Dave explains direct object pronouns in Italian, starting with basic grammatical terms. He discusses pronouns, direct objects, and transitive verbs, emphasizing their roles in sentences. The video covers Italian direct object pronouns, their gender-specific nature, and their placement in sentences, including special cases with infinitive and modal verbs.

What is the primary function of a pronoun in a sentence?

• To connect two clauses

• To modify an adjective

• To describe a verb

• To replace a noun

In the sentence 'Maria eats the cake', what is the direct object?

• The

• Maria

• Eats

• The cake

What type of verb is necessary to have a direct object pronoun in a sentence?

• Auxiliary verb

• Transitive verb

• Intransitive verb

• Linking verb

Which of the following is the masculine singular direct object pronoun in Italian?

• Le

• Li

• Lo

• La

How is the first person singular direct object pronoun expressed in Italian?

• Vi

• Ci

• Mi

• Ti

What is the second person singular direct object pronoun in Italian?

• Ci

• Ti

• Vi

• Mi

Which pronoun is used for the first person plural direct object in Italian?

• Mi

• Ti

• Ci

• Vi

When a verb is in the infinitive form, where is the direct object pronoun placed in Italian?

• Before the verb

• After the verb

• In the middle of the verb

• Attached at the end

In the presence of modal verbs, where can the direct object pronoun be placed?

• Only before the verb

• Only after the verb

• At the end of the sentence

• Before or after the verb

What happens to the pronoun when using the word 'ecco' in Italian?

• It is omitted

• It is placed after 'ecco'

• It is attached at the end

• It is placed before 'ecco'