Definite article

Question 1

Which are the two masculine definite articles?

Answer 1

Il/i, lo/gli

Question 2

When is the masculine article il used?

Answer 2

With masculine words that begin with a consonant.

Question 3

When is the masculine article lo used? (5)

Answer 3

1. Nouns that begin with s+ consonant
2. Nouns that begin with z-
3. Nouns that begin with ps-
4. Nouns that begin with y-
5. Nouns that begin with a vowel (lo becomes l’)

Question 4

Which is the feminine definite article?

Answer 4

La/le. It becomes l’ before feminine singular nouns which begin with vowels.

Question 5

Which masculine indefinite articles are there? (2)

Answer 5

Un/uno

Question 6

When is the masculine indefinite article un used?

Answer 6

With most masculine nouns.

Question 7

When is the masculine indefinite article uno used? (4)

Answer 7

1. Nouns which begin with s + consonant
2. Nouns which begin with z-
3. Nouns which begin with ps-
4. Nouns which begin with y-

Question 8

When is the indefinite article un’ used?

Answer 8

With feminine nouns which begin with a vowel.