10A.1 Infinitive Constructions Flashcards
Two-verb constructions in which conjugated verbs are followed immediately by the infinitive.
1
Q
one subject compels another to do something
A
fare + [infinitive]
2
Q
one subject lets another to do something
A
lasciare + [infinitive]
3
Q
to help
A
aiutare a
4
Q
to go
A
andare a
5
Q
to begin
A
cominciare a
6
Q
to continue
A
continuare a
7
Q
to have fun
A
divertirsi a
8
Q
to learn
A
imparare a
9
Q
to teach
A
insegnare a
10
Q
to invite
A
invitare a
11
Q
to start
A
mettersi a
12
Q
to force, to compel
A
obbligare a
13
Q
to think (about)
A
pensare a
14
Q
to prepare
A
preparare a
15
Q
to try
A
provare a
16
Q
to succeed
A
riuscire a
17
Q
to be good for / useful for
A
servire a
18
Q
to come
A
venire a
19
Q
She began to dance during the intermission.
A
Si è messa a ballare nell’intervallo.
20
Q
Go on, Massimo, try to sing with them!
A
Dai, Massimo, prova(i?) a cantare con loro!
