Understanding Special Adjectives in Italian

Professor Dave introduces special adjectives like 'molto', 'poco', and 'troppo', explaining their role as quantifiers and part of indefinites. These adjectives precede nouns, unlike most others. They can also function as adverbs. The video covers adjective placement, agreement, and practical application in responses.

What are the meanings of the special adjectives 'molto', 'poco', and 'troppo'?

• Molto means 'little', poco means 'much', troppo means 'enough'

• Molto means 'enough', poco means 'too much', troppo means 'little'

• Molto means 'much', poco means 'little', troppo means 'too much'

• Molto means 'many', poco means 'few', troppo means 'just right'

How do special adjectives like 'molto' and 'poco' differ from most other adjectives in terms of placement?

• They follow the noun they describe

• They are used only in questions

• They precede the noun they describe

• They are placed at the end of the sentence

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'molto' as an adjective?

• Lui mangia pasta molto

• Lui mangia molta pasta

• Lui molto mangia pasta

• Molto lui mangia pasta

In the sentence 'Alice studia molto', what role does 'molto' play?

• It is a verb indicating Alice's action

• It is an adjective describing Alice

• It is an adverb describing how much Alice studies

• It is a noun referring to Alice's studies

When 'molto' precedes another adjective, how is the sentence structure affected?

• Both words follow the noun

• The sentence structure remains unchanged

• Both words precede the noun

• The adjective follows the noun, but 'molto' precedes it

How should you respond if asked about the existence of multiple items?

• By using 'molto' to indicate many items

• By stating the exact number of items

• By using 'poco' to indicate few items

• By using 'troppo' to indicate too many items

What is the significance of ensuring agreement in number when using special adjectives?

• It helps in maintaining grammatical accuracy

• It is not necessary for understanding

• It only applies to verbs

• It is only important in written language