This lesson covers Italian personal pronouns, teaching their forms for first, second, and third person in singular and plural. It explains their gender and number agreement, the formal use of "Lei," and the common omission of pronouns in sentences due to verb conjugation clarity. Example sentences are included to illustrate practical use at the A1 beginner level.
- Pronouns must agree with the gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) of the subject.
- Use masculine pronouns for a group of only men or a mixed group.
| Persona (Person) | Singolare (Singular) | Plurale (Plural) |
|---|---|---|
| Prima (First) | Io (I) | Noi (We) |
| Seconda (Second) | Tu (You) | Voi (You (plural)) |
| Terza (Third) | Lui / Lei (He / She) | Loro (They) |
Exceptions!
- Lei is also used for the formal singular.
- The pronoun can be omitted: Ho fame (instead of Io ho fame).
Exercise 1: Pronomi personali
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Tu, Io, Loro, Voi, Lei, Lui, Noi
1.
... è mio amico.
(He is my friend.)
2.
... hai una bella voce.
(You have a beautiful voice.)
3.
... ha una penna rossa? (formale)
(Do you have a red pen? (formal))
4.
... è la mia insegnante.
(She is my teacher.)
5.
... siamo in classe adesso.
(We are in class now.)
6.
... siete pronti per la lezione?
(Are you ready for the lesson?)
7.
... sono molto stanco oggi.
(I am very tired today.)
8.
... hanno una domanda.
(They have a question.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. ___ sono pronta per iniziare la lezione.
(___ am ready to start the lesson.)2. ___ vuoi un caffè?
(___ want a coffee?)3. ___ è la nostra insegnante di italiano.
(___ is our Italian teacher.)4. ___ lavora in ufficio.
(___ works in an office.)5. ___ impariamo l’italiano ogni giorno.
(___ learn Italian every day.)6. ___ siete pronti per la lezione?
(___ are you ready for the lesson?)
