Italians Say: Boh? Futuro di Probabilita

The video tutorial by Professor Dave explains the use of future tenses in Italian, focusing on the simple future, future perfect, and the idiomatic future of probability. It highlights how Italian uses the future tense to express speculation, similar to English expressions like 'might' or 'probably.' The tutorial also introduces the colloquial interjection 'Bo' for hypothetical statements and 'Ma' for expressing ignorance. These expressions, along with facial gestures, help convey uncertainty in Italian.

What is the 'future of probability' in Italian used for?

• Describing certain future events

• Expressing speculation or supposition

• Talking about past events

• Indicating habitual actions

Which word is used in Italian to indicate a hypothetical statement?

• Bo

• Ciao

• Arrivederci

• Grazie

How does the Italian language express speculation about past events?

• Using the conditional tense

• Using the simple past tense

• Using the future perfect tense

• Using the present tense

What does the interjection 'Ma' express in Italian?

• Certainty

• Ignorance or uncertainty

• Agreement

• Disagreement

Which of the following is a way to sound more Italian when expressing uncertainty?

• Speaking in a monotone voice

• Using only formal language

• Using 'Bo' with facial expressions

• Avoiding gestures