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Prepositions with infinitives Exercises in Italian language

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Understanding prepositions with infinitives is essential for mastering Italian grammar. In Italian, prepositions often interact with verbs in their infinitive form, creating specific structures that differ from English. These combinations can sometimes be tricky for learners because the preposition used in Italian might not directly translate to the same preposition in English. For example, where English might use "to" after certain verbs, Italian might use "di," "a," or even no preposition at all. Developing a solid grasp of these patterns will greatly enhance your fluency and confidence in using the language accurately. This section provides a comprehensive set of exercises designed to help you practice and internalize the use of prepositions with infinitives in Italian. You'll encounter a variety of contexts and sentence structures that will challenge you to think critically about the correct preposition-verb combinations. These exercises aim to reinforce your understanding through practical application, enabling you to recognize and use these grammatical structures naturally. Whether you're a beginner or looking to fine-tune your skills, these exercises will support your journey toward Italian proficiency.

Exercise 1

1. Ho deciso *di* studiare di più quest'anno (preposition to express purpose). 2. Stanno cercando *di* trovare una soluzione al problema (preposition to express an attempt). 3. Siamo venuti *a* vedere il nuovo film (preposition to indicate movement towards an activity). 4. Ha cominciato *a* correre ogni mattina per restare in forma (preposition to express the start of an action). 5. Mi ha chiesto *di* aiutarlo con il progetto (preposition to express a request). 6. Non riesco *a* finire questo libro (preposition to express difficulty in completing an action). 7. Hanno deciso *di* partire domani mattina (preposition to express a decision). 8. Lui ha promesso *di* venire alla festa (preposition to express a promise). 9. Lei ha iniziato *a* suonare il pianoforte da piccola (preposition to express the beginning of an activity). 10. Preferisco *di* non parlare di politica (preposition to express preference).

Exercise 2

1. Lui ha deciso *di* studiare all'estero (preposition used before infinitive verbs). 2. Non vedo l'ora *di* partire per le vacanze (preposition indicating eagerness to do something). 3. Lei ha imparato *a* cucinare da sola (preposition used for learning an action). 4. Cerco *di* migliorare il mio italiano ogni giorno (preposition indicating an effort to do something). 5. Hanno iniziato *a* lavorare presto oggi (preposition used with starting actions). 6. Mi ha chiesto *di* aiutare con i compiti (preposition used before asking someone to do something). 7. Siamo andati *a* vedere un film al cinema (preposition used with verbs of movement). 8. Ho bisogno *di* comprare del pane (preposition used to express necessity). 9. Hanno finito *di* leggere il libro ieri (preposition indicating completion of an action). 10. Sto pensando *di* cambiare lavoro (preposition used to express consideration of an action).

Exercise 3

1. Mi piace *andare* al mare (verb for enjoying an activity). 2. Ho deciso *di studiare* di più quest'anno (verb for making a decision). 3. Lei ha iniziato *a lavorare* in una nuova azienda (verb for beginning an activity). 4. Siamo contenti *di vedere* i nostri amici (verb for expressing happiness about meeting someone). 5. Ha smesso *di fumare* due mesi fa (verb for quitting an activity). 6. Hanno imparato *a parlare* inglese velocemente (verb for learning a new skill). 7. Lui ha promesso *di venire* alla festa (verb for making a promise). 8. Ho bisogno *di comprare* del pane (verb for needing to purchase something). 9. Preferisco *rimanere* a casa stasera (verb for choosing to stay somewhere). 10. Lei ha provato *a cucinare* una nuova ricetta (verb for trying something new).