Greek Grammar 7 (types of adjectives)

Question 1

If there is no article in front of the adjective, how is it to be translated?

Answer 1

It’s translated with a linking verb. i.e. “to be, become”.

Question 2

Translate the phrase “τὰ ἐμὰ”. What form is it?

Answer 2

my own (sheep/people etc). Substantive.

Question 3

Translate the phrase “ὁι ἄγγελοι μακάριοι”. What form is it?

Answer 3

the angels are blessed. Predicate

Question 4

Translate the phrase “τά καλὰ ἔργα”. What form is it?

Answer 4

the good works. Attributive.

Question 5

Translate the phrase “ὁ ἀπόστολος ὅσιος”. What form is it?

Answer 5

the apostle is holy. Predicate.

Question 6

Translate the phrase “ἀγαθὴ ἡ γῆ”. What form is it?

Answer 6

The earth is good. Predicate.

Question 7

Translate the phrase “ὁ ἀγαθὸς”. What form is it?

Answer 7

The good (man). Substantive.

Question 8

Translate the phrase “ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλὸς”. What form is it?

Answer 8

the good shepherd. Attributive.

Question 9

What are the 3 forms of the Attributive Adjective?

Answer 9

1. Article + Adjective + Noun
2. Article + Noun + Article + Adjective
3. Article + Adjective + Article + Noun

Question 10

What is the form of the Predicate Adjective?

Answer 10

Adjective + Article + Noun OR Article + Noun + Adjective

Question 11

What is the form of the Substantive Adjective and what’s missing?

Answer 11

Article + Adjective. The noun is missing. It is understood but it is not there.

Question 12

Translate the phrase “τὰ πονηρὰ πνεύματα”. What form is it?

Answer 12

the evil spirits. Attributive.

Question 13

Translate the phrase “ὁ μικρὸς”. What form is it?

Answer 13

the little (one). Substantive.