Conjugating Italian Verbs Ending in -IRE

Professor Dave explains the third conjugation of Italian verbs, focusing on two patterns: A and B. Pattern A verbs conjugate similarly to the second conjugation, while pattern B verbs include an ISC infix. Examples of conjugating Dormire and Capire are provided, along with lists of common verbs in each pattern. The video emphasizes the need to memorize which verbs belong to each pattern, as there is no indication in the infinitive form.

What is the main difference between the two groups of the third conjugation?

• Pattern B verbs are not conjugated.

• Pattern A verbs are irregular.

• Pattern B verbs add a special infix.

• Pattern A verbs end in -are.

How does the second person plural form differ in Pattern A compared to the second conjugation?

• It ends in -ete.

• It ends in -ite.

• It ends in -are.

• It ends in -ere.

Which infix is added in Pattern B verbs?

• ISC

• ARE

• IRE

• ERE

Which of the following verbs belongs to Pattern A?

• Preferire

• Centire

• Pulire

• Finire

In the sentence 'Y bambini pulisco no la loro camera', which pattern does the verb 'pulisco' follow?

• Pattern D

• Pattern A

• Pattern B

• Pattern C