{"id":12897,"date":"2016-11-14T17:32:55","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T16:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/italian\/?p=12897"},"modified":"2016-11-14T17:32:55","modified_gmt":"2016-11-14T16:32:55","slug":"combining-prepositions-with-articles-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/italian\/combining-prepositions-with-articles-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Combining Prepositions With Articles – Part 1."},"content":{"rendered":"

In my recent blog<\/span> Italian Articles Exercise<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> we looked at the correct usage of the Italian definite articles, il<\/strong>, lo<\/strong>, la<\/strong>, i<\/strong>, gli<\/strong>, and le <\/strong>(the<\/em>). Today we’ll extend that exercise by combining each of these six articles with the preposition ‘di<\/strong>‘ (of<\/em>).<\/span>
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Firstly, let’s begin by examining how we go about creating these preposizioni articolate<\/strong> (preposition\/article combinations). This will be followed by an exercise that requires you to fill in the blanks. You’ll find the answers are hidden at the end of the blog.<\/p>\n

il<\/strong> = masculine singular, e.g. il fucile<\/strong>, il martello<\/strong>. Combined with ‘di<\/strong>‘ = del<\/strong><\/p>\n

lo<\/strong> = masculine singular, used before \u2018s<\/strong>\u2019 plus a consonant or \u2018z<\/strong>\u2019, e.g. lo scarpone<\/strong>, lo zaino<\/strong>. Combined with ‘di<\/strong>‘ = dello<\/strong> <\/i>N.B.<\/i> lo<\/i><\/strong> becomes<\/i> l\u2019 <\/i><\/strong>before a vowel, e.g.<\/i> l’albero<\/i><\/strong>. <\/i>Combined with<\/i> <\/i>‘<\/i>di<\/i><\/strong>‘ <\/i>=<\/i> dell’
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la<\/strong> = feminine singular, e.g. la scrivania<\/strong>, la ragazza<\/strong>. Combined with ‘di<\/strong>‘ = della<\/strong>.<\/i> N.B. la<\/strong> becomes l\u2019<\/strong> before a vowel, e.g. l’arancia<\/strong>. Combined with ‘di<\/strong>‘ = dell’<\/strong>
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i<\/strong> = masculine plural, e.g. i fucili<\/strong>, i martelli<\/strong>. Combined with ‘di<\/strong>‘ = dei<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

gli<\/strong> = masculine plural, used before \u2018s<\/strong>\u2019 plus a consonant, \u2018z<\/strong>\u2019, or a vowel e.g. gli scarponi<\/strong>, gli zaini<\/strong>, gli alberi.<\/strong> Combined with ‘di<\/strong>‘ = degli<\/strong><\/i>
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le<\/strong> = feminine plural, e.g. le scrivanie<\/strong>, le ragazze, le arance. <\/strong>Combined with ‘di<\/strong>‘ = delle<\/strong><\/i>
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La coda ___ scoiattolo \u00e8 molto lunga<\/strong>. Photo CC by Peter Trimming<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Exercise<\/span><\/p>\n

Now fill in the gap in the Italian sentences with the correct preposizione articolata<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

The squirrel tail is very long
\nLa coda ___ scoiattolo \u00e8 molto lunga
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women’s handbags contain all kinds of things!
\nLe borsette ___ donne contengono di tutto!
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can you pass me the nail box please?
\nMi passi la scatola ___ chiodi per favore?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Damn, the handle of the screwdriver is broken!
\nAccidenti, il manico ___ cacciavite \u00e8 rotto!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn the volume of the radio up, I can’t hear it very well
\nAlza il volume ___ radio, non riesco a sentire molto bene
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Look how beautiful the reflection of the water on the trunk of the tree is!
\nGuarda com’\u00e8 bello il riflesso ___ acqua sul tronco ___ albero!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where is the sandwich bag? Have you checked the main pocket of the rucksack?
\nDov’\u00e8 la borsa ___ panini? Hai controllato la tasca principale ___ zaino?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Giorgio is afraid of bees and scorpions
\nGiorgio ha paura ___ api e ___ scorpioni
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

The pace of the men was slower than that of the boys
\nIl passo ___ uomini era pi\u00f9 lento di quello ___ ragazzi<\/strong><\/p>\n

From here one can enjoy a magnificent view of the Alps
\nDa qui si gode una magnifica veduta ___ Alpi<\/strong><\/p>\n

The motorbike overtook both the Police car and the car of the Carabinieri
\nLa moto ha sorpassato sia l’auto ___ Polizia che quella ___ Carabinieri
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

I don’t like the smell of either garlic or of onion
\nNon mi piace l’odore n\u00e9 ___ aglio n\u00e9 ___ cipolla
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nClick here to see the answers<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n

The squirrel tail is very long
\nLa coda dello<\/span> scoiattolo \u00e8 molto lunga
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women’s handbags contain all kinds of things!
\nLe borsette delle<\/span> donne contengono di tutto!
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can you pass me the nail box please?
\nMi passi la scatola dei<\/span> chiodi per favore?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Damn, the handle of the screwdriver is broken!
\nAccidenti, il manico del<\/span> cacciavite \u00e8 rotto!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn the volume of the radio up, I can’t hear it very well
\nAlza il volume della<\/span> radio, non riesco a sentire molto bene
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Look how beautiful the reflection of the water on the trunk of the tree is!
\nGuarda com’\u00e8 bello il riflesso dell’<\/span>acqua sul tronco dell’<\/span>albero!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where is the sandwich bag? Have you checked the main pocket of the rucksack?
\nDov’\u00e8 la borsa dei<\/span> panini? Hai controllato la tasca principale dello<\/span> zaino?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Giorgio ia afraid of bees and scorpions
\nGiorgio ha paura delle<\/span> api e degli<\/span> scorpioni
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

The pace of the men was slower than that of the boys
\nIl passo degli<\/span> uomini era pi\u00f9 lento di quello dei<\/span> ragazzi<\/strong><\/p>\n

From here one can enjoy a magnificent view of the Alps
\nDa qui si gode una magnifica veduta delle<\/span> Alpi<\/strong><\/p>\n

The motorbike overtook both the Police car and the car of the Carabinieri
\nLa moto ha sorpassato sia l’auto della<\/span> Polizia che quella dei<\/span> Carabinieri<\/strong><\/p>\n

I don’t like the smell of either garlic or of onion
\nNon mi piace l’odore n\u00e9 dell’<\/span>aglio n\u00e9 della<\/span> cipolla<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Any questions? Feel free to leave a comment.<\/p>\n

P.S. If you’re browser or app doesn’t allow you to see the answers let me know and I’ll post them in the comments section.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

In my recent blog Italian Articles Exercise we looked at the correct usage of the Italian definite articles, il, lo, la, i, gli, and le (the). Today we’ll extend that exercise by combining each of these six articles with the preposition ‘di‘ (of). Firstly, let’s begin by examining how we go about creating these preposizioni…<\/p>\n

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