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Mi accerto sempre che la fornitura arrivi in anticipo.

Mi accerto sempre che la fornitura arrivi in anticipo.
I always make sure that the supply arrives early.
From Lesson 406:Dropping prepositions before 'che' (Mi fido che...)·Italian

Questions & Answers about Mi accerto sempre che la fornitura arrivi in anticipo.

The verb is accertarsi di (to make sure of). Why doesn't this sentence say Mi accerto di che?
When a verb that usually takes di (or su) is followed by the conjunction che, the preposition must be dropped. Italian doesn't allow constructions like di che to mean "of the fact that". So, Mi accerto di questo becomes Mi accerto che.
Why is arrivi in the subjunctive mood here?
The verb accertarsi triggers the subjunctive when followed by che because it involves verifying or trying to guarantee an outcome that isn't yet 100% certain. You use the subjunctive to express this intent and the slight uncertainty about the supply's arrival.
Could I use presto instead of in anticipo to mean "early" in this context?
Usually not. In anticipo specifically means "ahead of schedule" or "in advance", which fits perfectly for an expected delivery or supply. Presto normally means "early in the day" (like waking up early) or "soon".
Why use the reflexive Mi accerto instead of just the base verb accerto?
While accertare exists, it is more formal and usually means to officially ascertain or establish a fact (like an inspector verifying evidence). The reflexive form accertarsi is the standard, everyday way to express "to make sure" or "to check on something" for yourself.

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