3RD Declension CHAPT 10

Question 1

Nouns with stems ending in a consonant follow the

Answer 1

third declension pattern. This is part of the first noun rule. *σαρκ + ων → σαρκῶν

Question 2

HINT Nō.1

For distinguishing the difference between stem of a nominative singular form and 3rd declension noun case ending…

Answer 2

The solution is to always memorize the genitive singular form with the lexical form. If you drop the genitive singular case ending (e.g., ος), you will normally have the word’s stem. The lexical entry σάρξ, σαρκός, ἡ shows that the stem is *σαρκ.

Question 3

HINT Nō.2

For distinguishing the difference between stem of a nominative singular form and 3rd declension noun case ending…

Answer 3

Whatever happens in the nominative singular (ς) also happens in the dative plural. This is because the dative plural case ending (σι) also begins with a σ. *σαρκ + ς → σάρξ *σαρκ + σι → σαρξί

Question 4

HINT Nō.3

For distinguishing the difference between stem of a nominative singular form and 3rd declension noun case ending…

Answer 4

A ν drops out when followed by a σ. *τιν + ς → τίς *τιν + σι → τίσι

Question 5

HINT Nō.4

For distinguishing the difference between stem of a nominative singular form and 3rd declension noun case ending…

Answer 5

A τ drops out when followed by a σ, or if it is at the end of a word. *ὀνοματ + σι → ὀνόμασι *ὀνοματ + –→ ὄνομα