Exercise 8.3: Double Consonant Practice

Exercise 8.3: Double Consonant Practice 🅿️🅻 #

Let’s tackle those tricky double consonants! Whether you’re asking for a palla (ball) or a pala (shovel), this exercise will help you master the art of elongating your consonants.

1. Fill in the Blanks – Single or Double? #

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

  1. Geoff dice: Voglio una p___la per giocare a tennis. (I want a ball to play tennis.)
  2. Viktor: Preferisco il mio c___pello nero. (I prefer my black hat.)
  3. Geoff dice: Il mio n___no vive a Padova. (My grandfather lives in Padova.)
  4. Viktor: Che c___sa hai fatto oggi? (What did you do today?)
  5. Geoff dice: Posso usare la tua p___la per il giardino? (Can I use your shovel for the garden?)

2. Match the Meaning #

Match the Italian word with its English translation:

  1. Palla
  2. Pala
  3. Nonno
  4. Nono
  5. Cappello

A) Ball
B) Shovel
C) Hat
D) Ninth
E) Grandpa

3. Multiple Choice – Choose the Correct Word #

  1. Geoff asks Viktor: Cosa indossi in inverno? (What do you wear in winter?) Viktor replies:

    • A) Capello
    • B) Cappello
    • C) Capella

  2. Viktor asks Geoff: Cosa usi per giocare a calcio? (What do you use to play soccer?) Geoff replies:

    • A) Pala
    • B) Palla
    • C) Pallaio

  3. Geoff says: Il mio ___ è molto simpatico. (My grandfather is very nice.)

    • A) Nono
    • B) Nonno
    • C) Nona

4. Creative Dialogue #

Write a short dialogue where Geoff and Viktor discuss double consonants. Use at least three words with double consonants.

Example:

  • Geoff: Voglio comprare una palla per giocare a calcio. (I want to buy a ball to play soccer.)
  • Viktor: Attento a non dire pala, altrimenti ti daranno una pala! (Careful not to say shovel, or they’ll give you a shovel!)

Now it’s your turn!

Answers #

Answers

1. Fill in the Blanks #

  1. Palla
  2. Cappello
  3. Nonno
  4. Cosa
  5. Pala

2. Match the Meaning #

  1. A) Ball (Palla)
  2. B) Shovel (Pala)
  3. E) Grandpa (Nonno)
  4. D) Ninth (Nono)
  5. C) Hat (Cappello)

3. Multiple Choice #

  1. B) Cappello
  2. B) Palla
  3. B) Nonno

4. Creative Dialogue – Sample #

  • Geoff: Mi serve una pala per il giardino. (I need a shovel for the garden.)
  • Viktor: Sicuro che non vuoi una palla? (Are you sure you don’t want a ball?)
  • Geoff: No, una pala! Ma dopo possiamo giocare a palla! (No, a shovel! But we can play ball afterward!)

✨ Great work! Keep practicing, and soon double consonants will feel like second nature. Buona fortuna! 🌟