Breathing Marks, Accents, and Cases

Question 1

῾ indicates which breathing mark and what sound does it add to the beginning of a word?

Answer 1

Rough breathing mark; it adds a H sound to words starting with a vowel or a Rho (ρ)

Question 2

᾽ indicates which breathing mark and what sounds does it add?

Answer 2

Smooth breathing mark; Indicates no H sound

Question 3

What are the three types of accents?

Answer 3

Acute( ´ ), Circumflex ( ῀ ), and Grave ( ` ).

Question 4

The naming case; typically nominates the subject

Answer 4

Nominative

Question 5

The most flexible “of” case; typically generates some description of the preceding noun.

Answer 5

Genitive

Question 6

The case of personal interest; as in dating, typically names “to/for” whom an action is done.

Answer 6

Dative

Question 7

Identifies the extent or limits of the verb’s action; makes accusation about what the subject did.

Answer 7

Accusative

Question 8

The calling case; vocalizes who is being addressed (the nominative case spelling is often used instead)

Answer 8

Vocative