Useful Grammar Tips Flashcards
What gender are most words ending in “O” ?
Masculine
What gender are most words ending in “a” or “à” ?
Feminine
What gender are most words ending in “sione” or “zione”?
Feminine
What gender are most words ending in a consonant?
Masculine
What gender are most words ending in “e” ?
They can be either.
What gender are the names of languages?
Note: applies always, regardless of the ending
Masculine
When do you use “lo” or “uno” or “gli” with masculine nouns?
Nouns starting with :
z
s + another consonant
gn
pn
ps
x
y
What is the definite article for plural female nouns?
le (even if they start with a vowel)
What is the definite article for plural masculine nouns?
i (most nouns starting with a consonant)
gli - nouns starting with a vowel and exceptions (see separate flashcard)
What is “al” a contraction of?
a + il
What is “del” a contraction of?
di + il
What is “dal” a contraction of?
da+ il
What is “nel” a contraction of?
in + il
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