Exercise 6.3: Dates and Times Practice

Exercise 6.3: Dates and Times Practice 🗓️⏰ #

Let’s put your knowledge of Italian dates and times to the test! In this exercise, you’ll join Geoff and Viktor as they navigate the chaos of planning trips, coffee dates, and museum visits. Let’s see how well you can handle the clock and calendar!

1. Fill in the Blanks – Complete the Date #

Write the correct Italian date based on the prompts.

  1. Today is December 25, 2024. Write the date in Italian: Il _____ dicembre 2024.
  2. Tomorrow is March 1, 2024. Write the date in Italian: Il _____ marzo 2024.
  3. Yesterday was August 15, 2024. Write the date in Italian: Il _____ agosto 2024.

2. Translate the Time #

Translate the following times into Italian.

  1. 7:30 AM
  2. 12:00 PM
  3. 3:15 PM
  4. 8:45 PM
  5. 11:59 PM

3. Match the Day of the Week #

Match the Italian day to its English equivalent.

  1. Martedì
  2. Giovedì
  3. Sabato
  4. Domenica
  5. Mercoledì

A) Wednesday
B) Saturday
C) Tuesday
D) Sunday
E) Thursday

4. Multiple Choice – Choose the Correct Response #

  1. Geoff asks Viktor: A che ora ci vediamo domani? (What time are we meeting tomorrow?)
    Viktor replies: At 8 PM.

    • A) Alle otto di sera.
    • B) A mezzogiorno.
    • C) Alle tre di notte.

  2. Viktor asks Geoff: Che giorno è oggi? (What day is it today?)
    Geoff responds: It’s Friday.

    • A) È domenica.
    • B) È venerdì.
    • C) È lunedì.

  3. Geoff overhears someone say: Il museo apre alle dieci e mezza. What does this mean?

    • A) The museum opens at 9:30.
    • B) The museum opens at 10:30.
    • C) The museum opens at 11:30.

5. Create Your Own Dialogue #

Write a short dialogue where you ask someone the time and make plans. Here’s an example:

Example Dialogue:

  • Geoff: Che ora è? (What time is it?)
  • Viktor: Sono le undici. (It’s 11 o’clock.)
  • Geoff: Perfetto. Ci vediamo alle dodici per un caffè. (Perfect. Let’s meet at 12 for a coffee.)

Now it’s your turn!

Answers #

Answers

1. Fill in the Blanks #

  1. Il 25 dicembre 2024
  2. Il 1 marzo 2024
  3. Il 15 agosto 2024

2. Translate the Time #

  1. Le sette e mezza di mattina (7:30 AM)
  2. Mezzogiorno (12:00 PM)
  3. Le tre e un quarto di pomeriggio (3:15 PM)
  4. Le otto e quarantacinque di sera (8:45 PM)
  5. Le undici e cinquantanove di notte (11:59 PM)

3. Match the Day of the Week #

  1. C) Tuesday
  2. E) Thursday
  3. B) Saturday
  4. D) Sunday
  5. A) Wednesday

4. Multiple Choice #

  1. A) Alle otto di sera (At 8 PM.)
  2. B) È venerdì (It’s Friday.)
  3. B) The museum opens at 10:30.

5. Create Your Own Dialogue – Sample #

  • Geoff: Che ora è? (What time is it?)
  • Viktor: Sono le dieci e un quarto. (It’s 10:15.)
  • Geoff: Perfetto. Andiamo al mercato alle undici. (Perfect. Let’s go to the market at 11.)

✨ Bravo! You’re getting the hang of Italian dates and times. Keep practicing! 🌟