Cases and Declensions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a case?
A
An ending on a noun that identifies its function in a sentance
2
Q
Case: -a
A
Nominative
3
Q
Case: -us
A
Nominative
4
Q
Case: -is
A
Nominative
5
Q
Case: -am
A
Accusative
6
Q
Case: -em
A
Accusative
7
Q
Case: -um
A
- Nominative
- Accusative
8
Q
Case: -ā
A
Ablative
9
Q
Case: -ō
A
Ablative
10
Q
Case: -ē
A
Ablative
11
Q
When does a latin word use the nominative case?
A
1) When it’s the subject of the sentence
2) When a noun/adjective points back to the subject
12
Q
When does a latin word use the accusative case?
A
1) When it’s the direct object
2) After some/most prepositions
13
Q
What is a declension?
A
A group of nouns that all share the same case ending
14
Q
Case & Declension: -ā
A
1st - Abl.
15
Q
Case & Declension: -ē
A
3rd - Abl.
