Question 1

Why do we use di before the infinitives supervisionare and aumentare?

Accepted Answer

This is an implicit declarative clause. When a verb of saying, knowing, or promising (like promettere) introduces an action performed by the same subject, Italian uses di + infinitive. If the subjects were different (for example, if he promised that someone else would supervise), you would use che + a conjugated verb instead.

Question 2

Could this sentence use an explicit clause instead, like Promette che supervisionerà...?

Accepted Answer

Yes, grammatically you can use an explicit clause with che and a conjugated verb. However, when the subject of both actions is the exact same person, native speakers strongly prefer the implicit construction (di + infinitive) because it is much more concise and natural.

Question 3

Is it necessary to repeat the word di before the second verb, aumentare?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is the standard and correct way to write it. Unlike English, where we often drop the second infinitive marker (to supervise and increase), Italian requires repeating the preposition di after the conjunction e to keep the grammatical structure parallel and clear.

Question 4

Why is the adverb bene placed right after supervisionare rather than at the end of the phrase?

Accepted Answer

In Italian, adverbs of manner like bene usually directly follow the verb they modify, coming before the direct object (il gruppo). Putting it after the object (supervisionare il gruppo bene) sounds slightly awkward to Italian ears unless you are trying to put a highly specific, contrasting emphasis on how well the job is done.

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