Italian Verbs: Conoscere and Sapere

Italian Verbs: Conoscere and Sapere

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video tutorial by Professor Dave explains the differences between the Italian verbs 'sapere' and 'conoscere', which both translate to 'to know' in English. 'Sapere' is used for knowledge and skills, while 'conoscere' is for familiarity with people or places. The video covers their conjugations, usage in sentences, and differences in meaning, especially in past tense. 'Sapere' is irregular and must be memorized, whereas 'conoscere' is regular. The tutorial concludes with a comprehension check to ensure understanding.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In English, the verb 'to know' can refer to both specific knowledge and what other concept?

Ignorance

Familiarity

Curiosity

Ownership

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which verb would you use in Italian to express knowledge about a fact?

Essere

Conoscere

Avere

Sapere

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nature of the verb 'sapere' in terms of conjugation?

Irregular

Regular

Auxiliary

Defective

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which verb is used in Italian to indicate familiarity with a person or place?

Conoscere

Potere

Sapere

Volere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the past participle of 'conoscere'?

Conosce

Conoscere

Saputo

Conosciuto

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the past tense, what does 'conoscere' mean?

To understand

To know

To meet

To find out

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When describing skills or knowledge, which verb is appropriate in Italian?

Conoscere

Fare

Sapere

Essere

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the past tense, what does 'sapere' mean?

To meet

To learn

To find out

To know