Conjugating Italian Verbs Ending in -ERE

The video tutorial by Professor Dave explains the second conjugation of Italian verbs, focusing on those ending in 'E re'. It compares these verbs to the first conjugation, highlighting differences in endings and phonetic changes. The tutorial provides examples of conjugating verbs like 'Scrivere' and discusses phonetic rules for consonant sounds. It lists common verbs in the second conjugation and demonstrates their use in sentences to enhance comprehension.

What is the key difference in endings between the first and second conjugation of Italian verbs?

• First conjugation ends in 'ARE', second in 'IRE'

• First conjugation ends in 'ARE', second in 'ERE'

• First conjugation ends in 'ERE', second in 'ARE'

• First conjugation ends in 'IRE', second in 'ARE'

How does the pronunciation of a consonant change in the second conjugation when followed by an 'I'?

• It becomes a soft sound

• It becomes a hard sound

• It remains unchanged

• It is omitted

Which of the following verbs is NOT in the second conjugation?

• Scrivere

• Leggere

• Mangiare

• Vendere

What is the correct conjugation for 'they sell' in Italian using the verb 'vendere'?

• Loro vendono

• Loro vendete

• Loro vendi

• Loro vende

How would you say 'You guys spend too much money' in Italian?

• Voi spendo troppi soldi

• Voi spende troppi soldi

• Voi spendete troppi soldi

• Voi spendi troppi soldi