"My uncle and my aunt are doctors."

Translation: Mio zio e mia zia sono dottori.

[reptilhart]

why would 'ed' not work for 'and?'

[cathan.potter]

Because the word that follows does not begin with a vowel.

[xyphax]

Right, cathan.
Here's help with la d eufonica

http://italian.about.com/od/grammar/a/aa091708a.htm

[Curlygirly]

"Il mio zio e la mia zia sono dottori" was marked incorrect - but is ok isn't it?

[coloraday]

The definite articles are generally not used with the names of relatives in the singular preceded by the possessive adjectives.

You can read more here: http://italian.about.com/od/grammar/a/italian-definite-articles.htm

[Curlygirly]

of course, thanks!

[AndyP11]

The inconsistencies in this group of exercises can be very frustrating.

[jonasrreolon1910]

I think that "Mio zio e mia zia fanno i dottori" should be accepted. :/ Can somebody help me out?

[DerekSimms]

Yes, I put that as an answer too; perhaps I need to do more research but I felt sure that was right. I have an Italian in the house ATM so will ask her soon. If I come back to this thread, I'll put what she said.

[aserebrenik]

Would "Mio zio e mia zia fanno i dottori" be also an option?

[Tcclimber]

Why do you use degli with avvocati and not with dottori

[JamesTurdo]

The plural "dottorresse" was accepted earlier, but not here. Is there a contextual reason why?

[Leo987510]

Because uncle is masculine. If there is even one male in a group, only the male plural can be used.

[M_mag_Herbstlaub]

thank you

[LindaEnRem]

It is right or am I mistaken?