Chapter 10_Grammar Flashcards
Why are the verbs volō, nōlō, and mālō irregular?
- The Infinitive is different
2. The Infinitive does not produce the stem
How is the verb nōlō (I do not want) formed?
By combining volō (I want) with nōn (no)
How is the verb mālō (I want more, I prefer) formed?
By combining volō (I want) with the comparative adverb magis (more)
What is a verbal mood?
the attitude of the subject toward the action that takes place
What are the moods in Latin?
- Indicative
- Imperative
- Subjunctive
What is the indicative mood?
simply states or indicates what is going on
What is the imperative mood?
expresses a command
What is the Subjunctive mood?
expresses desire or doubt
How do you issue a command in the second person singular?
Remove the -re from the second principle part (the present infinitive)
amā
How do you issue a command in the second person plural?
Remove the -re from the second principle part (the present infinitive) and add -te
What are the second person singular and plural imperative forms for the verb amō, amāre, amāvī, amātum.
- amā (2nd person singular)
2. amāte (2nd person plural)
How does Latin compare verbs?
mālō + quam + 2 infinitives
Translate the following sentence:
Edere mālō quam exercēre.
I prefer to eat than to exercise.