Prepositions

HOW TO PLAY:

  • Choose the missing prepositions from the drop-down menus below.
  • Click the button at the bottom to check your answers.
  • Press the "refresh" button on your browser to play again.

Words
Italy's ruling party may introduce a new law to stop people using English words Italian. People could get fined using English and other non-Italian words official communications. The idea is government member Fabio Rampelli. He is worried the growing number English words in Italian. He called it "Anglomania". He is unhappy the word "dispenser". He wrote: "We continue our battle the use of Italian instead of English. We can't understand why we say 'dispenser'." Mr Rampelli said English is damaging the Italian language. He wants people to get a fine if they use English words. The fines could be €5,000 and €100,000 ($5,500 and $110,000).

English has been increasing the world over a century. The Internet and social media have increased its use. Most languages now use English words. Many people are concerned that English is harming their native language. However, not all Italians agree having fines the use of English. A top Italian linguistics society, the Accademia della Crusca, said it totally disagreed Mr Rampelli's idea. Other people support the fines. They are worried the growing number English words Italian. They say that the year 2000, the number English words use in the Italian language has increased an amazing 773 per cent. There are no signs that this will stop.

Back to the Anglomania lesson.

Share this lesson

More Free Sites by Sean Banville

Online Activities