Pronoun order in double pronoun constructions Exercises in Italian language

Mastering pronoun order in double pronoun constructions is crucial for achieving fluency in Italian. Unlike English, where the use of multiple pronouns is relatively straightforward, Italian requires a specific sequence when combining direct and indirect object pronouns. This sequence must be adhered to for clarity and grammatical correctness. Understanding this order not only helps in constructing sentences accurately but also enhances the fluidity and naturalness of your spoken and written Italian. In Italian, the placement of pronouns follows a fixed pattern, which can initially seem complex but becomes intuitive with practice. For example, in the sentence "Glielo do" (I give it to him/her), "glielo" is a combination of the indirect pronoun "gli" (to him/her) and the direct pronoun "lo" (it). Grasping these combinations is essential as it directly impacts the meaning and comprehensibility of your sentences. This page offers a variety of grammar exercises designed to help you practice and internalize these rules, ensuring you gain confidence and accuracy in using double pronoun constructions.

Exercise 1

<p>1. Maria *glielo* ha detto ieri (Maria told him it yesterday).</p> <p>2. Ho *te li* portati stamattina (I brought them to you this morning).</p> <p>3. Non *ve lo* possiamo dare (We can't give it to you all).</p> <p>4. Marco *me la* ha comprata (Marco bought it for me).</p> <p>5. Vuoi *darmelo* adesso? (Do you want to give it to me now?)</p> <p>6. Non posso *gliela* mostrare (I can't show it to him/her).</p> <p>7. Ti *l'ho* spiegato ieri (I explained it to you yesterday).</p> <p>8. Non *ce lo* diranno mai (They will never tell it to us).</p> <p>9. Posso *portarglielo* domani (I can bring it to him/her tomorrow).</p> <p>10. Hanno *portatocele* subito (They brought them to us immediately).</p>
 

Exercise 2

 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Maria *glielo* ha detto ieri sera (She told it to him/her).</p> <p>2. Luca *te lo* porterà domani (He will bring it to you).</p> <p>3. Non *ce lo* possiamo permettere (We can't afford it).</p> <p>4. Posso *darglielo* subito (I can give it to him/her immediately).</p> <p>5. Lei *me l'*ha chiesto due volte (She asked it to me twice).</p> <p>6. Gianni *ve lo* sta spiegando ora (He is explaining it to you all now).</p> <p>7. Non *gliela* voglio dare (I don't want to give it to him/her).</p> <p>8. Mario *glieli* ha mandati per posta (He sent them to him/her by mail).</p> <p>9. Devo *portarglielo* prima delle otto (I have to bring it to him/her before eight).</p> <p>10. Anna *te li* ha comprati ieri (She bought them for you yesterday).</p>
 

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