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Choose the correct form of "essere" for "io" in the present tense.
sono
sei
è
siamo
In Italian, the present indicative of "essere" for "io" (I) is "sono". "Sei" corresponds to "tu", "è" to "lui/lei" and "siamo" to "noi". Recognizing these basic forms is essential for constructing simple sentences. See the full conjugation at Lingolia - Essere.
Select the correct form of "essere" for "tu" in the sentence: "Tu ___ stanco."
sei
sono
è
siete
The present form of "essere" for "tu" (you) is "sei". "Sono" is for "io", "è" for "lui/lei", and "siete" for "voi". Matching verb forms to the correct subject pronouns is key in Italian. More details at Lingolia - Essere.
Complete the sentence: "Noi ___ amici da anni."
siamo
siete
sono
è
"Noi" corresponds to "siamo" in the present tense of "essere". "Siete" is for "voi", "sono" for "loro" or "io" (in set phrases), and "è" for "lui/lei". Knowing plural forms helps with proper agreement. See more at Lingolia - Essere.
How do you say "you all are ready" using "essere"?
siete
sei
siamo
sono
The form "siete" is used for "voi" (you plural) in the present of "essere". "Sei" is singular informal, "siamo" is "noi", and "sono" is used for "loro" and sometimes "io" in idiomatic expressions. Proper subject-verb agreement is crucial. Reference: Lingolia - Essere.
Select the correct passato prossimo form of "essere" in this sentence: "Loro ___ al cinema ieri."
sono andati
sono andato
è andati
sono andando
In the passato prossimo with verbs of motion like "andare", "essere" is used as the auxiliary and must agree in gender and number: "andati" for masculine plural. "Loro sono andati" is correct. Other options either mismatch number or tense. See details at Lingolia - Essere.
Complete with the correct imperfect form: "Quando ero giovane, io ___ sempre curioso."
ero
fui
sarò
sono
The imperfetto (imperfect) of "essere" for "io" is "ero". "Fui" is passato remoto, "sarò" is futuro, and "sono" is present. The imperfect expresses ongoing or habitual past actions. More info at Lingolia - Essere.
Fill in the conditional: "Se fossi ricco, io ___ in Italia."
sarei
saresti
sarebbe
saremmo
In the first person singular conditional present, "essere" becomes "sarei." "Saresti" is second person, "sarebbe" third person, and "saremmo" first person plural. The conditional describes hypothetical situations. Reference: Lingolia - Essere.
Choose the correct subjunctive present: "È importante che tu ___ puntuale."
sia
sei
sarai
fossi
The congiuntivo presente of "essere" for "tu" is "sia." "Sei" is indicative, "sarai" is future, and "fossi" is subjunctive imperfect. The subjunctive is required after expressions of importance. More at Lingolia - Essere.
Complete the futur simple: "Domani ___ al concerto."
sarò
sono
sarai
sarà
The future indicative of "essere" for "io" is "sarò." "Sarai" is second person, "sarà" third person, and "sono" is present. Using the correct future form is essential for referring to future events. See the full conjugation at Lingolia - Essere.
Fill in the trapassato prossimo: "Prima di trasferirci a Firenze, noi ___ già stati in Italia."
eravamo stati
siamo stati
saremo stati
fossimo stati
The trapassato prossimo uses the imperfect of the auxiliary (eravamo) plus the past participle (stati). It expresses an action completed before another past action. "Siamo stati" is passato prossimo, "saremo stati" is futuro anteriore, and "fossimo stati" is congiuntivo trapassato. More at Lingolia - Essere.
Choose the correct futuro anteriore: "Entro domani, io ___ un mese in Italia."
sarò stato
sono stato
sarei stato
sarò essuto
The futuro anteriore combines the future of "essere" (sarò) with the past participle (stato). It indicates that by a future point, the action will have been completed. "Sono stato" is present perfect, "sarei stato" conditional, and "sarò essuto" is incorrect. See details at Lingolia - Essere.
Choose the correct congiuntivo trapassato: "Era importante che lei ___ al colloquio."
fosse arrivata
era arrivata
sarà arrivata
sia arrivata
The congiuntivo trapassato uses the imperfect subjunctive of the auxiliary (fosse) with the past participle (arrivata) agreeing in gender. It expresses a condition in the past tied to subjective contexts. "Era arrivata" is indicative, "sarà arrivata" future perfect, and "sia arrivata" present subjunctive. See more at Lingolia - Essere.
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Study Outcomes
Conjugate Present Indicative -
Practice conjugating essere in the simple present tense and master the basic essere forms for all subject pronouns.
Identify Forms across Tenses -
Understand how essere changes across key tenses - present, passato prossimo, and imperfetto - and recognize the forms of essere in Italian.
Apply Essere in Compound Tenses -
Use essere as an auxiliary verb to form compound tenses like passato prossimo, improving your ability to build complex sentences.
Analyze Feedback for Improvement -
Interpret instant quiz feedback to pinpoint mistakes in your conjugating essere and refine your skills effectively.
Track Progress and Boost Confidence -
Monitor your results with automatic scoring, reinforcing your mastery of essential essere forms and boosting your learning progress.
Cheat Sheet
Present Indicative Essentials -
Mastering the present forms of "essere" is crucial: io sono, tu sei, lui/lei è, noi siamo, voi siete, loro sono (Accademia della Crusca). Use the mnemonic "SSS-SSS" (Sono, Sei, È - Siamo, Siete, Sono) to lock in these essere forms in Italian with confidence. Practice by describing yourself: "Io sono studente" or "Noi siamo amici."
Imperfetto Forms & Mnemonic Trick -
In the imperfect tense, "essere" becomes ero, eri, era, eravamo, eravate, erano (University of Cambridge Italian Grammar). Remember the rhyme "Ero, eri, era - eravamo, eravate, erano" to recall each form effortlessly. Try sentences like "Quando ero piccolo, ero curioso" to reinforce the pattern.
Compound Tenses & Agreement -
When conjugating essere in the passato prossimo, use essere as the auxiliary: sono andato/a, sei arrivato/a, è partito/a, etc. (Treccani). Always match the past participle's gender and number: andato → andata, andati → andate, ensuring correct forms of essere in Italian compound tenses.
Future & Conditional Irregular Stem -
The future of essere uses the irregular stem "sar-": sarò, sarai, sarà , saremo, sarete, saranno (University of Oxford Italian Resources). The conditional follows suit: sarei, saresti, sarebbe, saremmo, sareste, sarebbero. Drill these forms with "Un giorno sarò…" exercises to solidify usage.
Subjunctive Mood & Passive Voice -
In the present subjunctive, essere becomes sia, sia, sia, siamo, siate, siano (Accademia della Crusca). These forms are key for phrases like "Spero che tu sia felice." Plus, use essere for passive voice: "La lezione è spiegata dal professore" to practice both subjunctive and passive structures.
