I nomi alterati / The altered nouns (Exercises)

Exercise 1: Add the suffix

Add the right suffix to the following Italian words to give the correct meaning:

Example:

• Libro (Librone) big book.

1. Gatto (__) kitten.
2. Cavallo (__) cute little horse.
3. Poeta (__) poet of very little value.
4. Casa (__) big house.
5. Donna (__) little woman.
6. Nave (__) cute little ship.
7. Fiume (__) little river.
   

Exercise 2: Strip the suffix

Strip the suffix off the following word:

Example:

• Pesciolino -> Pesca.

1. Campicello -> __.
2. Casina -> __.
3. Libretto -> __.
4. Ragazzaccio -> __.
5. Portone -> __.
6. Sorellastra -> __.

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Answer keys:

Exercise 1:

1. Gatto (Gattino) kitten.
2. Cavallo (Cavalluccio) cute little horse.
3. Poeta (Poetastro) poet of very little value.
4. Casa (Casona) big house.
5. Donna (Donnina) little woman.
6. Nave (Navicella) cute little ship.
7. Fiume (Fiumiciattolo) little river.

Exercise 2:

1. Campicello -> Campo.
2. Casina -> Casa.
3. Libretto -> Libro.
4. Ragazzaccio -> Ragazzo.
5. Portone -> Porta.
6. Sorellastra -> Sorella.

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