Answer:
The diminutive form of each word with "ito" or "cito" is:
- El papel. a) el papelito.
- La madre. b) la madrecita.
- Un libro. a) un librito.
- El gato. a) el gatito.
- Mi abuela. b) mi abuelita.
Step-by-step explanation:
To create diminutives in Spanish you can use the following rules:
1. The most common endings are "ito-ita" or "cito-cita", the first two being the most used.
2. When the noun ends in a vowel, the ending "ito-ita" is often used, removing the last vowel:
- La ballena: la ballenita.
- El loro: El lorito.
3. When the noun ends in a consonant, the ending "cito-cita" is usually used, excepts for those ending in the consonant "L".
- El cajón: el cajoncito.
- El corazón: el corazoncito.
- El clavel: El clavelito.