Prepositions are essential components of language, providing crucial context and relationships between words in a sentence. In Italian, mastering prepositions is fundamental for fluency and clarity in communication. To enhance your understanding and proficiency in Italian grammar, here are some exercises focusing on Italian prepositions.
Exercise 1: Prepositions of Place
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Udfyld de tomme felter: Complete the sentences with the appropriate preposition of place: a, in, da, su, sotto.
- Il libro è ___ tavolo.
- Il gatto è ___ letto.
- Lui è ___ casa.
- La penna è ___ scrivania.
- Metti il quadro ___ muro.
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Translate: Translate the following sentences from English to Italian:
- The keys are on the table.
- The dog is under the chair.
- She is at home.
- The book is in the bag.
- Put the cup on the shelf.
Exercise 2: Prepositions of Time
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Udfyld de tomme felter: Complete the sentences with the appropriate preposition of time: a, in, di, da, per.
- Vado al cinema ___ sabato.
- Partiamo ___ luglio.
- Torneremo ___ tre ore.
- Sono qui ___ una settimana.
- Lavoriamo ___ giorno.
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Translate: Translate the following sentences from English to Italian:
- We’ll meet on Monday.
- The concert starts at 8 o’clock.
- She’s been waiting for two hours.
- They’ll arrive in May.
- I’ll be back in a minute.
Exercise 3: Prepositions with Verbs
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Udfyld de tomme felter: Complete the sentences with the appropriate preposition and verb combination:
- Marco ___________ (pensare) te.
- Io ___________ (parlare) lui.
- Lei ___________ (credere) noi.
- Voi ___________ (aspettare) me.
- Loro ___________ (guardare) te.
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Translate: Translate the following sentences from English to Italian using the correct preposition and verb:
- She thinks about you.
- They believe in us.
- I’m talking to him.
- We’re waiting for you.
- You’re looking at her.
Exercise 4: Prepositions of Movement
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Udfyld de tomme felter: Complete the sentences with the appropriate preposition of movement: a, in, su, da, per.
- Vado ___ scuola.
- Salgo ___ macchina.
- Arrivo ___ casa.
- Cammino ___ parco.
- Passo ___ ponte.
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Translate: Translate the following sentences from English to Italian:
- I’m going to school.
- She’s getting in the car.
- We’re arriving at home.
- They’re walking in the park.
- He’s crossing the bridge.
Exercise 5: Mixed Prepositions
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Udfyld de tomme felter: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition:
- Mi piace passeggiare ___ parco ___ mattina.
- Abbiamo parlato ___ telefono ___ tua sorella.
- Il gatto si nasconde ___ tavolo ___ cucina.
- Vado ___ teatro ___ mio amico.
- Metti il libro ___ scaffale ___ camera.
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Translate: Translate the following sentences from English to Italian:
- I like to walk in the park in the morning.
- We talked on the phone with your sister.
- The cat hides under the kitchen table.
- I’m going to the theater with my friend.
- Put the book on the shelf in the room.