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Greetings/Introductory Unit

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many letters are in the Italian alphabet?

a)

21

b)

26

c)

23

d)

24

2.

What civilization gave us the alphabet we have today?

a)

Ancient Rome

b)

Ancient Egypt

c)

Ancient Greece

d)

Phoenicians

3.

What is that alphabet called? ________

a)

Roman alphabet

b)

Cyrillic alphabet

c)

Greek alphabet

d)

Arabic alphabet

4.

How many letters are in the American alphabet?

a)

26

b)

24

c)

28

d)

30

5.

What is the name of the American alphabet?

a)

Roman alphabet

b)

Greek alphabet

c)

Cyrillic alphabet

d)

Arabic alphabet

6.

What are the five Italian vowels listed in the worksheet? Fill in the blanks: A, E, I, O, ___?

a)

U

b)

Y

c)

Q

d)

S

7.

How many vowels are there in Italian according to the worksheet?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

4

d)

7

8.

What does 'Arrivederla' mean in English?

a)

Goodbye

b)

Hello

c)

Please

d)

Thank you

9.

What does 'buona notte' mean in English?

a)

Good night

b)

Good morning

c)

Thank you

d)

See you later

10.

What does 'masculine' mean in Italian?

a)

maschile

b)

femminile

c)

bambino

d)

vecchio

11.

What does 'A domani' mean in English?

a)

See you tomorrow

b)

Good morning

c)

Thank you

d)

Good night

12.

Italy is part of what group of nations?

a)

G8

b)

ASEAN

c)

OPEC

d)

NAFTA

13.

The Italian economy is changing how?

a)

State-owned companies are becoming privatized.

b)

The government is increasing control over all businesses.

c)

Italy is moving towards a barter system.

d)

The country is focusing only on agriculture.

14.

What percentage of English comes from Latin?

a)

60%

b)

20%

c)

40%

d)

80%

15.

How many people visited Rome in 2000?

a)

30 million visitors

b)

10 million visitors

c)

50 million visitors

d)

5 million visitors

16.

Name 3 of Italy’s main industries.

a)

Tourism, steel, iron

b)

Coffee, electronics, oil

c)

Textiles, bananas, gold

d)

Rubber, tea, automobiles

17.

Approximately, how many companies have offices in Italy?

a)

1,000

b)

100

c)

10,000

d)

100,000

18.

What other nations speak Italian?

a)

Switzerland, parts of Africa, the Balkans

b)

France, Germany, Spain

c)

Russia, China, Japan

d)

Brazil, Argentina, Chile

e)

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh

19.

What percentage of the world’s art treasures are found in Italy?

a)

70%

b)

25%

c)

40%

d)

55%

20.

Is tourism a large part of the Italian economy? Why or why not?

a)

Yes, because a lot of people come to visit.

b)

No, because Italy is not a popular destination.

c)

No, because tourism is banned in Italy.

d)

No, because Italy has very few historical sites.

21.

What are some industries where it would benefit knowing Italian & English?

a)

Culinary arts, interior design, fashion, graphic design, furniture design, software design, systems engineering, technical support, marketing, management, medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, art history.

b)

Mining, oil drilling, and heavy machinery operation only.

c)

Marine biology, deep-sea fishing, and polar exploration exclusively.

d)

Astronomy, astrophysics, and rocket science only.

22.

1. raise your hand → ____________

a)

alza la mano

b)

cierra la puerta

c)

corre rápido

d)

bebe agua

23.

2. close the book → ____________

a)

chiudete il libro

b)

aprite il libro

c)

scrivete nel quaderno

d)

leggete ad alta voce

24.

3. repeat → ____________

a)

ripetete

b)

scrivete

c)

ascoltate

d)

guardate

25.

4. tomorrow's homework → ____________

a)

i compiti per domani

b)

la lezione di oggi

c)

il libro nuovo

d)

la scuola vicina

26.

5. sit down, please → ____________

a)

siediti per favore

b)

alzati subito

c)

corri veloce

d)

apri la porta

27.

6. pay attention → ____________

a)

fate attenzione

b)

fate colazione

c)

fate attenzione a casa

d)

fate una domanda

28.

7. listen, boys & girls → ____________

a)

ascoltate ragazzi

b)

parlate ragazzi

c)

guardate ragazzi

d)

scrivete ragazzi

29.

8. open the book → ____________

a)

aprite il libro

b)

chiudete la porta

c)

scrivete il nome

d)

alzate la mano

30.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "ciao"?

a)

hi/bye

b)

thank you

c)

please

d)

good night

31.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "salve"?

a)

hello

b)

goodbye

c)

please

d)

thank you

32.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "male"?

a)

bad/badly

b)

good/well

c)

happy

d)

strong

33.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "bene"?

a)

good/fine/well

b)

bad/poorly

c)

slow/late

d)

hungry/thirsty

34.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "stare"?

a)

to be (feeling)

b)

to eat

c)

to run

d)

to write

35.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "così-così"?

a)

so-so

b)

very good

c)

not at all

d)

always

36.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "buongiorno"?

a)

good morning/day

b)

good night

c)

thank you

d)

goodbye

37.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "buon pomeriggio"?

a)

good afternoon

b)

good morning

c)

good night

d)

goodbye

38.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "buona sera"?

a)

good evening

b)

good morning

c)

good night

d)

goodbye

39.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "buona notte"?

a)

good night

b)

good morning

c)

good afternoon

d)

goodbye

40.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "a più tardi"?

a)

see you later

b)

good morning

c)

thank you

d)

goodbye

41.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "a domani"?

a)

see you tomorrow

b)

good morning

c)

good night

d)

how are you

42.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "arrivederLa"?

a)

farewell (form.)

b)

hello (inf.)

c)

good night

d)

thank you

43.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "arrivederci"?

a)

farewell (inf.)

b)

hello

c)

thank you

d)

good night

44.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "per favore/per piacere"?

a)

please

b)

thank you

c)

goodbye

d)

sorry

45.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "grazie"?

a)

thank you

b)

goodbye

c)

please

d)

sorry

46.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "molto lieto(a)"?

a)

pleased to meet you

b)

good morning

c)

thank you

d)

see you later

47.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "là/li"?

a)

(over) there

b)

here

c)

always

d)

quickly

48.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "buona fortuna"?

a)

good luck/fortune

b)

happy birthday

c)

see you later

d)

thank you

49.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "in bocca al lupo"?

a)

into the mouth of the wolf/good luck

b)

break a leg

c)

see you soon

d)

happy birthday

50.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "crepi (il lupo)"?

a)

jinx/death to the wolf

b)

good luck

c)

break a leg

d)

long live the wolf

51.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "e tu?"?

a)

and you?

b)

how are you?

c)

good morning

d)

thank you

52.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "piacere"?

a)

delighted to meet you

b)

goodbye

c)

please

d)

thank you

53.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "cognate"?

a)

a word in more than one language that is similar to a word in another language

b)

a type of pasta

c)

a traditional Italian dessert

d)

an Italian greeting

54.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "phonetic"?

a)

a word without silent letters

b)

a type of pasta

c)

a musical instrument

d)

a color

55.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "masculine"?

a)

male/boy

b)

female/girl

c)

child

d)

animal

56.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "feminine"?

a)

female/girl

b)

masculine/man

c)

child/boy

d)

animal/pet

57.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "non c'è di che"?

a)

prego/no problem

b)

goodbye

c)

thank you

d)

how are you

58.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "mi dispiace"?

a)

I'm sorry

b)

Good morning

c)

Thank you

d)

See you later

59.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "scusami/mi scusi"?

a)

scuse me/excuse me

b)

goodbye/see you

c)

thank you/thanks

d)

please/if you please

60.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "oggi"?

a)

today

b)

tomorrow

c)

yesterday

d)

always

61.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "salute"?

a)

bless you/to your health

b)

goodbye

c)

please

d)

thank you

62.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "prego"?

a)

you're welcome

b)

please

c)

hello

d)

goodbye

63.

What is the English translation of the Italian phrase "di niente"?

a)

it's nothing/prego

b)

goodbye

c)

thank you

d)

please

64.

What is the English translation of the Italian word "signore"?

a)

Mr./sir

b)

Lady

c)

Child

d)

Friend

65.

What is the English translation of the Italian words "qua/qui"?

a)

(over) here

b)

(over) there

c)

underneath

d)

inside

66.

What is the English translation of 'a presto'?

a)

see you soon

b)

good morning

c)

thank you

d)

goodbye

67.

What is the English translation of 'buona giornata'?

a)

have a good day

b)

good night

c)

see you later

d)

thank you

68.

What is the English translation of 'anch'io'?

a)

me too

b)

goodbye

c)

thank you

d)

please

69.

What is the English translation of 'non c'è male'?

a)

it's not too bad

b)

I'm very hungry

c)

I don't like it

d)

See you tomorrow

70.

What is the English translation of 'piacere mio'?

a)

the pleasure is mine

b)

how are you

c)

good morning

d)

thank you

71.

What is the English translation of 'l'uomo'?

a)

man

b)

woman

c)

child

d)

dog

72.

What is the English translation of 'la donna'?

a)

woman

b)

man

c)

child

d)

dog

73.

What is the English translation of 'signorina'?

a)

Miss

b)

Mister

c)

Lady

d)

Sir

74.

What is the English translation of 'il ragazzo'?

a)

young boy/man

b)

old woman

c)

little girl

d)

big house

75.

What is the English translation of 'la ragazza'?

a)

young girl/woman

b)

old man

c)

little boy

d)

big house

76.

What is the English translation of 'signora'?

a)

Mrs./ma'am

b)

Miss

c)

Sir

d)

Doctor

77.

What is the English translation of 'lo spagnolo'?

a)

Spanish

b)

French

c)

German

d)

Italian

78.

What is the English translation of 'il giapponese'?

a)

Japanese

b)

Chinese

c)

Spanish

d)

French

79.

What is the English translation of 'l'inglese'?

a)

English

b)

French

c)

Spanish

d)

German

80.

What is the English translation of 'il russo'?

a)

Russian

b)

French

c)

German

d)

Spanish

81.

What is the English translation of 'il francese'?

a)

French

b)

German

c)

Spanish

d)

Italian

82.

What is the English translation of 'il tedesco'?

a)

German

b)

Spanish

c)

French

d)

Italian

83.

What is the English translation of 'il cinese'?

a)

Chinese

b)

Japanese

c)

Spanish

d)

French

84.

What is the English translation of 'il portoghese'?

a)

Portuguese

b)

Spanish

c)

Italian

d)

French

85.

What is the English translation of 'l'arabo'?

a)

Arabic

b)

Spanish

c)

French

d)

German

86.

What is the English translation of 'l'italiano'?

a)

Italian

b)

Spanish

c)

French

d)

German

87.

What is the English translation of 'non è vero?'

a)

isn't it true?/right?

b)

how are you?

c)

where is it?

d)

what time is it?

88.

What is the English translation of 'parlo un po’'?

a)

I speak a little

b)

I eat a lot

c)

I run fast

d)

I sing well

89.

What is the English translation of 'parli (language)?'

a)

Do you speak...?

b)

How are you?

c)

Where are you from?

d)

What is your name?

90.

What is the English translation of 'che lingua parli?'

a)

What language do you speak?

b)

Where do you live?

c)

How old are you?

d)

What is your name?

91.

What is the English translation of 'non parlo (language)'?

a)

I do not speak....

b)

I am learning....

c)

I love....

d)

I can write....

92.

What is the English translation of 'si, parlo (language)'?

a)

Yes, I do speak....

b)

No, I don't speak....

c)

Maybe I speak....

d)

I never speak....

93.

What is the English translation of 'come ti chiami?'

a)

what's your name?

b)

how old are you?

c)

where do you live?

d)

what do you do?

94.

What is the English translation of '(io) mi chiamo'?

a)

my name is...

b)

I am hungry

c)

I live in Italy

d)

I am a student

95.

What is the English translation of 'come stai? come sta?'

a)

how are you? (inf.) / how are you? (form.)

b)

where are you going? / where is he going?

c)

what is your name? / what is his name?

d)

how old are you? / how old is he?

96.

What is the English translation of 'sto...(bene, male, discreto/a)'?

a)

I am (well, bad, so-so)

b)

You are (happy, sad, okay)

c)

They are (good, bad, fine)

d)

We are (well, sick, tired)

97.

What is the English translation of 'ci vediamo'?

a)

see you

b)

goodbye

c)

thank you

d)

good morning

98.

What is the English translation of 'grazie, altrettanto'?

a)

thank you, you as well

b)

goodbye, see you soon

c)

please, after you

d)

sorry, not at all