Passato Prossimo with Essere and Avere

Professor Dave explains how to use passato prossimo with the auxiliary verb essere, contrasting it with the use of avere. He discusses the structure of passato prossimo, focusing on the present indicative of the auxiliary verb and the past participle of the main verb. The video highlights the use of essere with intransitive verbs, gender and number agreement, and provides guidelines for choosing between avere and essere. It also lists common verbs that require essere, including verbs of movement and being, and reflexive verbs. The tutorial concludes with examples and a comprehension check.

What is the main difference between passato prossimo with essere and avere?

• Essere is used for intransitive verbs.

• Avere is used for reflexive verbs.

• Avere is used for intransitive verbs.

• Essere is used for transitive verbs.

Which of the following is an example of an intransitive verb that uses essere?

• Andare

• Mangiare

• Leggere

• Scrivere

In passato prossimo with essere, how does the past participle change?

• It remains the same regardless of gender.

• It changes based on gender and number.

• It changes based on the auxiliary verb.

• It changes based on the tense.

Why does the past participle act like an adjective in passato prossimo with essere?

• Because it is used with transitive verbs.

• Because it changes with the auxiliary verb.

• Because it is always invariant.

• Because it agrees with the subject in gender and number.

Which verbs typically require essere in passato prossimo?

• Verbs of movement and being.

• Verbs of thinking.

• Transitive verbs.

• Verbs of speaking.

Which of the following verbs is an exception and uses avere instead of essere?

• Stare

• Rimanere

• Passeggiare

• Durare

What type of verbs require essere when indicating a change in the subject?

• Reflexive and reciprocal verbs

• Transitive verbs

• Verbs of thinking

• Verbs of speaking

Which auxiliary verb is used with reflexive verbs in passato prossimo?

• Neither

• Both avere and essere

• Essere

• Avere