Demonstrative Adjectives in Italian

Professor Dave explains the use of 'questo' and 'quello' as demonstrative adjectives in Italian. He discusses their forms for masculine and feminine nouns, both singular and plural, and how they change based on the starting letter of the noun. The video also covers the use of these words as pronouns and their contractions in certain expressions. The lesson aims to clarify the application of these adjectives in different contexts.

What is the primary function of demonstrative adjectives like 'questo' and 'quello'?

• To describe the color of an object

• To indicate the location of an object

• To show possession of an object

• To express the size of an object

Which form of 'questo' is used before a masculine noun starting with a vowel?

• questo

• quest'

• questa

• questi

How does 'quello' differ from 'questo' in terms of usage?

• It is used only for singular nouns

• It is used only for feminine nouns

• It follows the definite article rules

• It has no plural form

When 'questo' and 'quello' are used without nouns, what are they called?

• Prepositions

• Conjunctions

• Adverbs

• Pronouns

What is the contraction of 'questa mattina' when referring to the current day?

• stamattino

• questamattina

• stamattina

• questmattina