Using an appealing visual layout, Soluzioni explains the major topics of Italian grammar in clear and concise language. Real language examples and plenty of varied and imaginative exercises show how grammar works in practice. This new edition includes: Tables and charts for easy navigation and at-a-glance comprehension Authentic material from Italian media and literature showing grammar in context Graded practice exercises with answers so learners can review their progress Free interactive exercises and weblinks on www.routledge.com/cw/rome . This second edition has been fully revised and updated with new examples and even more on contemporary usage making this the clearest and most comprehensive pedagogical grammar available.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Nouns 2. Articles 3. Descriptive adjectives 4. Adverbs 5. Comparatives and superlatives 6. Suffixes 7. Personal pronouns 8. Possessives 9. Demonstratives 10. Interrogatives 11. Exclamations 12. Indefinites 13. Relative pronouns 14. Negatives 15. Prepositions 16. Connectives 17. Numerals and units of measurement 18. The present indicative tense 19. The future tense 20. The past indicative tenses 21. The Conditional 22. The Imperative 23. Non-finite verb forms 24. The subjunctive 25. Special verb constructions 26. Verbs and prepositions 27. Elements of syntax: Italian word order Appendix A: Spelling and pronunciation Appendix B: Italian verbs Glossary Key to exercises

Author Biography

Denise De Rome is a full time writer, broadcaster and translator and was previously Head of Italian at the University of Westminster.