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Case Uses: Ablative Flashcards

1
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puer stylō litterās scrībit.

A

Means/Instrument

The boy writes letters with a stylus.

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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puer cum amīcō ad urbem currit.

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Accompaniment

The boy runs to the city with a friend.

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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puer frātre altior est.

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Comparison

The boy is taller than his brother.

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4
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Rōmānī tribus diēbus hanc urbem oppugnāvērint.

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Time Within Which

The Romans will have attacked this city within three days.

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5
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Lūna splendida est in caelō.

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Place Where

The splendid moon is in the sky.

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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Lūna plēna nocte erat.

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Time When

The full moon was visible at night.

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7
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Leō ē spēluncā magnā cucurrit.

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Place From Which

The lion ran out of the great cave.

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8
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puer ā magistrō laudātur.

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Agent

The boy is praised by the teacher.

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9
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puerī ad scholam prīmā lūce intrāvērunt.

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Time When

The boys entered school at dawn (at first light).

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10
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Cūpisne saltāre mēcum?

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Accompaniment

Do you want to dance with me?

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11
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Avēs dē ingentī arbore volābant et mūrēs capiēbant.

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Place From Which

The birds flew from the huge tree and caught mice.

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12
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Avēs magnā cum celeritāte per caelum volāvērunt.

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Manner

The birds flew through the sky with great speed.

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13
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puerī in hortō cum canibus lūdēbant.

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Place Where

The boys were playing in the garden with the dogs.

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14
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Leō fēlī ferōcior vidētur.

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Comparison

The lion seems fiercer than the cat.

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15
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Nautae ūnā hōrā ad portum pervenient.

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Time Within Which

The sailors will arrive at the port within one hour.

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16
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Mīlitēs gladiīs hostēs oppugnābit.

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Means/Instrument

The soldiers will attack the enemies with swords.

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17
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Liber ab auctōre clārō scrīptus est.

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Agent

The book was written by a famous author.

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18
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Nautae tertia hōra nāvēs solvunt.

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Time When

The sailors set sail (idiom)at the third hour.

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19
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Equī ā portā magnā cum celeritāte festīnābat.

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Place From Which

The horses were hurrying from the gate with great speed.

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20
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Rēx cum exercitū hostēs in proeliō vīcit.

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Accompaniment

The king conquered the enemies in battle with an army.

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21
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Leō in spēluncā magnā dormīvit.

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Place Where

The lion slept in a great cave.

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22
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Oppidum ā mīlitibus oppugnātum est.

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Agent

The town was attacked by the soldiers.

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23
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Agricola arātrō agrum cōlet.

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Means/Instrument

The farmer will till the field with a plow.

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24
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Mīlitēs hostibus fortiōrēs sunt.

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Comparison

The soldiers are braver than the enemies.

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25
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Pompēius pīrātās in Mare Nostrō tribus mēnsibus vīcerat.

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Time Within Which

Pompey had defeated the pirates in the Mediterranean within three months.

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26
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Atalanta celeritāte optima est.

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Respect/Specification

Atalanta is the best in (/with respect to) speed.

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27
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Discipulī maximō studiō diū labōrāverint.

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Manner

The students will have worked with the greatest zeal for a long time.

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28
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Decius, vir magnā virtūte in proeliō cecidit.

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Description

Decius, a man of great courage fell in battle.

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29
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Dux, nōmine Scīpiō, Carthāginem vīcerat.

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Respect/Specification

The leader, Scipio by name, had conquered Carthage.

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30
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puerī puellaeque paucīs hōrīs novum librum lēgērunt.

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Time Within Which

The boys and girls read a new book within a few hours.

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31
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Fēmina sacrificia in templō diē fēstō fēcit.

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Time When

The woman made sacrifices in the temple on the festive day.

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32
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Fēmina marītō suō sapientior erat.

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Comparison

The woman was wiser than her husband.

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33
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Nautae ventīs bonīs ad portum advēnērunt.

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Means/Instrument

The sailors arrived at the port with good winds.

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34
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Pāx vōbīscum.

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Accompaniment

Peace be with you.

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35
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Nautae in portū magnās nāvēs vident.

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Place Where

The sailors see large ships in the port.

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36
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Carmina ā poētā praeclārō recitābantur.

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Agent

The poems were being recited by a famous poet.

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37
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Cīvēs ē templō cum sacrificiīs rediērunt.

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Place From Which

The citizens returned from the temple with sacrifices.

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38
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Dea magnā cum dignitāte stat.

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Manner

The goddess stands with great dignity.

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39
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Canēs agricolīs celerius currēbant et nōn cāpī poterant.

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Comparison

The dogs ran faster than the farmers and could not be caught.

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40
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Deus fulmina in monte Olympō iaciēbat.

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Place Where

The god was throwing lightning bolts on Mount Olympus.

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41
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puer domō currit.

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Place From Which

The boy runs from the house.

42
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Fēmina pauciōribus hōrīs quam amīca longum librum lēgerat.

A

Time Within Which

The woman had read a long book within fewer hours than her friend.

43
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Equus maximā celeritāte per campum cucurrit.

A

Description

The horse ran across the field with the greatest speed.

44
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Poēta cum amīcīs novum librum recitābit.

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Accompaniment

The poet will recite a new book with friends.

45
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Sorōrēs aquam urnīs frūstrā portāre temptābat.

A

Means/Instrument

The sisters tried to carry water with urns in vain.

46
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Epistulae ab amīcō fidēlī missae erant.

A

Agent

The letters had been sent by a faithful friend.

47
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Illī mīlitēs eadem nocte castra hostium oppugnāvērunt.

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Time When

Those soldiers attacked the camp of the enemies on the same night.

48
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Gladiātor ingentī cum animō in arēnam ambulat.

A

Manner

The gladiator walks into the arena with great courage.

49
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Poētā arte optimus omnium est.

A

Respect/Specification

The poet is the best of all in skill.

50
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Herculēs Eurystheō potentior est, sed nōn rēx est.

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Comparison

Hercules is stronger than Eurystheus, but he is not king.

51
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Tēla hostium dē mūrīs ad nōs iaciēbantur.

A

Place From Which

The weapons of the enemies were being thrown at us from the walls.

52
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Rēx populum diē victōriae ad forum convocāvit.

A

Time When

The king summoned the people to the forum on the day of victory.

53
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Castra ab exercitū Rōmānō mūnīta sunt.

A

Agent

The camp was fortified by the Roman army.

54
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Philosophus verbīs sapientiae discipulōs docēbat.

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Means/Instrument

The philosopher taught the students with words of wisdom.

55
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Fēmina cum fīliābus in forō crās ambulābit.

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Accompaniment

The woman will walk in the forum tomorrow with her daughters.

56
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Minerva omnēs deōs deāsque sapientiā superat.

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Respect/Specification

Minerva surpasses all the gods and goddesses in wisdom.

57
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Claudia, fēmina pulchrā vōce carmina recitābat.

A

Description

Claudia, a woman with a beautiful voice, recited poems.

58
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puer multō altiōr quam frāter Iulius est.

A

Degree of Difference

The boy is much taller than his brother Julius.

59
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Mīlitēs brevī tempore castra nova mūnīvērunt.

A

Time Within Which

The soldiers fortified a new camp in a short time.

60
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Senātōrēs in cūriā dē pāce crās dicent.

A

Place Where

The senators will talk about peace tomorrow in the senate house.

61
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Fābulae magnō cum studiō ā senibus nārrantur.

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Manner

The stories are told with great eagerness by the old men.

62
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Cicerō cōnsiliō fortī contrā Catilīnam pācem servāvit.

A

Means/Instrument

Cicero kept peace against Catiline with a strong plan.

63
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Equus multō celerius quam asinus currit.

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Degree of Difference

The horse runs much faster than the donkey.

64
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Mārcus, maior nātū quam frāter Iūlius, pugnāre lēctus est.

A

Respect/Specification

Marcus, older (in birth) than his brother Julius, was chosen to fight.

65
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Lucretius, poēta magna sapientia, librōs dē rērum nātūrā scrīpsit.

A

Description

Lucretius, a poet of great wisdom, wrote books about the nature of things.

66
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Marius Sullā maior nātū fuit.

A

Comparison

Marius was older in birth than Sulla.

67
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Philosophus tribus noctibus librum dē nātūrā mundī composuit.

A

Time Within Which

The philosopher composed a book about the nature of the world within three nights.

68
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Quibuscum ad forum hodiē ītis?

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Accompaniment

With whom are you going to the forum today?

69
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Nautae ā portū mercēs trans mare vehēbant.

A

Place From Which

The sailors were carrying goods across the sea from the port.

70
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Avēs in altīs arboribus nīdōs faciēbant.

A

Place Where

The birds were building nests in the tall trees.

71
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Herculēs magnā cum īra hostēs superāvit.

A

Manner

Hercules defeated the enemies with great anger.

72
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Senātus ab rēge audācī territus est.

A

Agent

The senate was terrified by a bold king.

73
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Discipulī multam Latīnam aestāte studēbunt.

A

Time When

The students will study much Latin in the summer.

74
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Rēx foedus novum cum hostibus hōc annō cōnfirmābit.

A

Time Within Which

The king will confirm a new treaty with the enemies within this year.

75
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Mercātor nāve magnā trans mare mercēs vehēbat.

A

Means/Instrument

The merchant was transporting goods across the sea with a large ship.

76
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Dracō ingentī cum furōre flammās emisit.

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Manner

The dragon sent out flames with great fury.

77
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Lēgātī Rōmānī ā Britanniā cum pāce rediērunt.

A

Place From Which

The Roman envoys returned from Britain with peace.

78
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Hic cantātor, suā vōce praeclārus, ā multīs amātur.

A

Respect/Specification

This singer, famous for his voice, is loved by many.

79
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Gladiātor rēgī nātālī diē spectāculum prōmīsit.

A

Time When

The gladiator promised a spectacle to the king on his birthday.

80
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puerī ā parentibus saepe monentur.

A

Agent

The boys are often warned by their parents.

81
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Ignāvī mīlitēs cum ducibus longē ā perīculō fūgērunt.

A

Accompaniment

The cowardly soldiers fled far from danger with their leaders.

82
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Philosophus vēritātem in librīs antīquīs invēnit.

A

Place Where

The philosopher found the truth in ancient books.

83
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Magister paulō sapientiōr quam discipulae suae pro tempore est.

A

Degree of Difference

The teacher is a little wiser than his students for the time being.

84
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Quod virtūte excelluērunt, Rōmānī super maximam partem orbis rēxērunt.

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Respect/Specification

Because they excelled in virtue, the Romans ruled over the largest part of the world.

85
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Ūnus ē frātribus celeriter currere potest.

A

Partitive

One of the brothers can run quickly.

86
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Orpheus cum umbrā suae uxōris ā Tartarō iter fēcit.

A

Accompaniment

Orpheus made a journey from Tartarus with the shadow of his wife.

87
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Victōria maximā celeritāte ā Rōmānīs captā est.

A

Manner

The victory was captured with the greatest speed by the Romans.

88
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Propter ignem, multī cīvēs Rōmā quam celerrimē fūgērunt.

A

Place From Which

Because of the fire, many citizens fled from Rome as quickly as possible.

89
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Trēs urbēs ā monte Vesuviō dēlētae sunt.

A

Agent

Three cities were destroyed by Mount Vesuvius.

90
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Nauta tantō quam sociī suī audāciōr erat.

A

Degree of Difference

The sailor was so much braver than his companions.

91
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Nostrī sociī virtūte et armīs victōriam obtinuērunt.

A

Means/Instrument

Our allies obtained victory by courage and arms.

92
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Rōmulus novam urbem cum barbarīs latrōnibus strūxerat.

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Accompaniment

Romulus had built a new city with foreign robbers.

93
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Post vīgintī annōs, urbs ā Graecīs et equō ligneō captā est.

A

Agent

After twenty years, the city was captured by the Greeks and the wooden horse.

94
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Post imbrem, flūmen tantō altior erat.

A

Degree of Difference

After the rain, the river was so much deeper.

95
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Quattuordecim dē nymphīs pulcherrimae erant.

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Partitive

Fourteen of the nymphs were the most beautiful.

96
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Herculēs duo ē labōribus rūrsus fēcit.

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Partitive

Hercules did two of the labors again.

97
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Gladiātor multō ferōcior hoste fuerat.

A

Degree of Difference

The gladiator had been much fiercer than the enemy.

98
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Terror ā viātōribus sēnsus est et quam celerrimē fūgērunt.

A

Agent

Terror was felt by the travelers, and they fled as quickly as possible.

99
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Ūna dē fēminīs in urbe rēgīna facta est.

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Partitive

One of the women in the city was made queen.

100
Q

Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Avēs paulō longius tempus in caelō manēbant.

A

Degree of Difference

The birds were staying in the sky for a little longer time.

101
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Give the use of the Ablative of the underlined word in this sentence:

Ūnus ē cōnsulibus Rōmae mānsit.

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Partitive

One of the consuls remained in Rome.

Novice Grammar Certamen Flashcards (Harris) (19 decks)

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