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Case Uses: Genitive Flashcards

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

Fābula poētae in forō legitur.

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Possession

The story of the poet is read in the forum.

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

Studium litterārum puerōs in scholā retinēbat.

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Objective

An eagerness for literature kept the boys in school.

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3
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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Hostēs nihil mīlitum nostrōrum superāre potuerant.

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Partitive

The enemies had been able to conquer none of our soldiers.

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

Pontifex mīrābilis pietātis sacrificium Iovī fēcit.

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Description

The priest of marvelous faith/piety made a sacrifice to Jupiter.

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

Plūs virtūtis in hōc proeliō Caesarī quam Pompēiō est.

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Partitive

Caesar had more virtue in this battle than Pompey.

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

Rōmānī mīlitēs propter amōrem patriae fortissimē pugnāverant

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Objective

The Roman soldiers had fought very bravely because of the love of their country.

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

In urbe antīquae glōriae, multī habitābant.

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Description

In the city of ancient glory, many (people) lived.

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

Bonae discipulae odium Latīnae nōn habent..

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Objective

The good students do not have a hatred for Latin.

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

Quis nostrum ad scholam crās nōn veniet?

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Partitive

Who of us will not come to school tomorrow?

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

**Nōlīte, sociī, perdere spem victōriae.

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Objective

Don’t lose hope of victory, friends!

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

Puellae casa prope flūmen est.

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Possession

The house of the girl is near the river.

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

Magister amōrem scholae discipulīs dare temptābat.

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Objective

The teacher tried to give a love for school to the students.

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

In agrō meī frātris multae arborēs crēscunt.

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Possession

In the field of my brother, many trees grow.

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

Nauta magnī timōris quam celerrimē fugit.

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Description

The sailor of great fear flees as quickly as possible.

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

“Cūr meum pōculum nōn plēnum vīnī est!?” clāmat superbus hospes.

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Special Adjectives

“Why is my cup not full of wine!?” shouts the proud guest.

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

Atalanta, fēmina magnae celeritātis, nōn cāpī sine malīs potuit.

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Description

Atalanta, a woman of great speed, was not able to be caught without the apples.

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

Hortus rosārum plēnus erat.

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Special Adjectives

The garden was full of roses.

18
Q

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

Quantum temporis habēs?

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Partitive

How much (of) time do you have?

19
Q

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

Pars populī ad templum it.

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Partitive

Part of the people go to the temple.

20
Q

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

Magna erat cūra parentum fīliī aegrī.

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Possession

Great was the care of the parents of the sick son.

21
Q

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

Puella erat fōrmōsa cum oculīs magnae pulchritūdinis.

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Description

The girl was pretty with her eyes of great beauty.

22
Q

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

Puer scientiae cupidus multōs librōs legēbat.

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Special Adjectives

The boy, desirous of knowledge read many books.

23
Q

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

Aqua in impluviō domūs est frīgida.

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Possession

The water in the impluvium of the home is cold.

24
Q

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

Dux perītus bellī exercitum dūxit.

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Special Adjectives

The general, skilled in war, led the army.

25
Q

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

Imperātor glōriae avidus ad proelium cum suīs mīlitibus properāvit.

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Special Adjectives

The emperor, eager for glory, hastened to battle with his soldiers.

26
Q

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

Nihil cibī in mēnsā invenītur.

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Partitive

Nothing of food (No food) is found on the table.

27
Q

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

Vir magnae virtūtis in proeliō cecidit.

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Description

The man of great virtue died in battle.

28
Q

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

Pecūnia miserī mercātōris in tabernā nōn invenītur.

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Possession

The money of the sad merchant is not found in the shop.

29
Q

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

Metus mortis cīvibus ā urbe fugere persuāsit.

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Objective

The fear of death persuaded the citizens to flee from the city.

30
Q

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

Domus rēgīnae rēgisque magnī decōris plēnā erat.

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Special Adjectives

The home of the queen and king was full of great beauty.

31
Q

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

**Minerva, dea magnae sapientiae, mortālēs saepe adiuvābit.

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Description

Minerva, a goddess of great wisdom, will often help the mortals.

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

Dux sapientiae praeclārae populum bene rēxit.

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Description

The leader _of famous wisdom, ruled the people well.

33
Q

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

Satis aquae in pōculīs habēmusne?

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Partitive

Do we have enough _(of) water) in the cups?

34
Q

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

Imperātor statuam mīlitis fortis in forō posuit.

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Possession

The emperor placed a statue of the strong soldier in the forum.

35
Q

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

Aliquid pecūniae in arcā relictum est.

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Partitive

Something of money (Some money) has been left in the chest.

36
Q

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

Propter odium amōris, Venus Hippolytum pūnit.

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Objective

Because of his hatred for love, Venus punishes Hippolytus.

37
Q

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

Cupiditātem_victōriae_ contrā Catilīnam Cicerōnī est.

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Objective

Cicero has a desire for victory against Catiline.

38
Q

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

Ubi estis? Possum invenīre nūllum vestrum.

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Partitive

Where are you? I can find none of you.

39
Q

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

In oculīs multōrum, Caesar Mariī similis vidēbātur.

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Special Adjectives

In the eyes of many, Caesar seemed similar to Marius.

Novice Grammar Certamen Flashcards (Harris) (17 decks)

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