Italian 102 9 Il partitivo

Question 1

To express indefinite quantities in Italian equivalent to the English…

Answer 1

some, any, a few- you can use the partitive- di + definite article, un po’ di, alcuni, alcune, qualche.

Question 2

Used with singular nouns to indicate an indefinite quantity.

Answer 2

un po’ di (a little, some)

Question 3

Used with plural nouns

Answer 3

alcuni and alcune (some)

Question 4

Always used with singular nouns but has plural meaning.

Answer 4

qualche (some) the form is the same for feminine and masculine nouns.

Question 5

Expressions of quantity are often _____ with items in a series and in questions, and are not usually used in _____ sentences.

Answer 5

omitted, negative.