What does the verb mean? vivere
to live
Translate the following into Italian: I answer
(io) rispondo
Answer in English: Why do we call ISC verbs "shoe verbs'?
Because only the verbs in the "shoe" take the 'isc' ending.
Translate the following into Italian: They read.
Loro leggono.
Translate the following into English: imparano
They learn.
What does the verb mean? vendere
to sell
Translate the following into Italian: We run
(noi) corriamo
Answer in italiano: Which 2 forms do not take the 'isc' ending?
Noi e voi
Translate the following into English: Lui spende molti soldi.
He spends a lot of $$.
Translate the following into English: Lavori
you work (singular, informal)
What do the verbs mean? vedere, sentire
to see, to hear/feel
Translate the following into Italian: They serve food.
(loro) servono cibo.
Answer in italiano. How do you read these endings?
- isco
- isci
- isce
- iscono
'eesko'
'eeshee'
'eeshe'
'eeskono'
Translate the following into English: Gli studenti non sentono il professore.
The students don't hear the teacher.
Translate the following into English: Voi aiutate a cucinare la cena.
You guys help cook dinner.
What do the verbs mean? prendere, scrivere, dipingere, ridere
to to take, to write, to paint, to laugh
Translate the following into Italian: Mario speaks Italian.
Mario parla l'italiano.
Answer in English: What can you tell me about noi and voi?
They don't take 'isc'!
Translate the following into Italian: I cover the table.
Io copro la tavola.
Translate the following into English: Mario porta la torta al cioccolato.
Mario brings the chocolate cake.
What do the verbs mean? open, close, win, lose
aprire, chiudere, vincere, perdere
Translate the following into Italian: Mario and Luigi know the new student.
Mario e Luigi conoscono il nuovo studente.
Answer in English: How do you know if an 'IRE' verb is an 'ISC' verb?
You count 2 letters before the ending, if it's VC then it takes 'isc.'
Translate the following into Italian: She is leaving for vacation tomorrow.
Lei parte per vacanza domani.
Translate the following into Italian: Mrs. Laudicina teaches Italian.
La Signora Laudicina insegna l'italiano.