Discover how to use Italian interrogatives like "Quando?" (When?), and the variable forms of "Quanto?" (How much?/How many?), including "Quanta," "Quanti," and "Quante," to ask clear questions about time and quantity in everyday conversations.
- Some question words vary according to the gender and/or number of the noun.
- Use quanto, quanta, quanti, quante with countable nouns.
| Interrogativi (Interrogatives) | Esempi (Examples) |
|---|---|
| Quanto? / Quanta? | Quanta acqua bevi ogni giorno? (How much water do you drink every day?) |
| Quanti? / Quante? | Quanti amici hai? (How many friends do you have?) |
| Quando? | Quando è il tuo compleanno? (When is your birthday?) |
Exercise 1: Gli interrogativi: "Quando?", "Quanto?",
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Quanto, Quanti, quanti, Quanta, Quando
Exercise 2: Dialogue completion
Instruction: Complete the dialogue with the correct solution
1. _____ è il tuo compleanno?
( _____ is your birthday?)2. _____ amici hai?
( _____ friends do you have?)3. _____ acqua bevi ogni giorno?
( _____ water do you drink every day?)4. _____ sorelle ha Lucia?
( _____ sisters does Lucia have?)5. _____ costa questo libro?
( _____ does this book cost?)6. _____ compi gli anni?
( _____ is your birthday?)