This lesson covers the Italian relative pronoun "che", used to link and replace nouns in subordinate clauses, with examples like "La dieta che segui è salutare" and "Il pasto che mangi contiene spinaci." Learn its use as subject or object, invariability, and correct verb agreement.
- The relative che is used to replace a noun and at the same time to connect and relate two clauses, one main and the other subordinate.
- The 'che' is invariable and used as the subject or object of the subordinate clause.
| Subordinata | Formula | Esempio |
|---|---|---|
| Oggettiva | Verbo + che + frase | Il dottore dice che la dieta è equilibrata. So che perdi peso con lo sport. |
| Relativa | Nome + che + verbo | La dieta che segui è salutare. Il pasto che mangi contiene spinaci. |
Exceptions!
- The 'che' is never followed by prepositions.
Exercise 1: Il 'che' relativo
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
che segui, che la dieta è, che il riso è, che lei fa, che perdi, che ha, che lei segue, che migliora
1.
Fare (lei):
Credo ... sport ogni mattina.
(I believe that she exercises every morning.)
2.
Seguire (tu):
Mi piace la dieta ... ogni settimana
(I like the diet that you follow every week)
3.
Essere (la dieta):
Il dottore dice ... equilibrata.
(The doctor says that the diet is balanced.)
4.
Essere (il riso):
Dico ... equilibrato ogni giorno.
(I say that the laughter is balanced every day.)
5.
Migliorare (l'abitudine):
Vedo l’abitudine ... la salute.
(I see the habit that improves health.)
6.
Contenere (il piatto):
Assaggio il piatto ... fragole fresche.
(I taste the dish that has fresh strawberries.)
7.
Perdere (tu):
So ... peso se mangi spinaci.
(I know that you lose weight if you eat spinach.)
8.
Seguire (lei):
So... una dieta salutare.
(So she follows a healthy diet.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct sentence based on the use of the relative or object "che". Pay attention to common mistakes such as incorrect use of prepositions, invariability of "che", and verb agreement in the subordinate clause.
1.
Error: "che" cannot be preceded by prepositions like "di" (of).
Agreement error: the verb must agree with "the diet" (singular), so "is" is used instead of "are".
2.
Error: "che" must not be preceded by prepositions like "di" (of).
Agreement error: the verb in the subordinate clause must agree with "the meal" (singular).
3.
Error: "che" cannot be preceded by prepositions like "di" (of).
Agreement error: the verb must agree with "the doctor" (singular), so "is" is correct.
4.
Error: "che" must not be preceded by prepositions like "di" (of).
Agreement error: the verb in the subordinate clause must be conjugated correctly; here the correct form is "improves."
