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Defective Verbs Flashcards

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1
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What are defective verbs in Latin?

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Defective verbs are verbs that are not fully conjugated in all forms, often missing some tenses or moods.

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True or False: Defective verbs can be conjugated in all tenses.

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False

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Fill in the blank: Defective verbs often lack forms in the ______ tense.

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present

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Name one example of a defective verb in Latin.

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Verbs like ‘necesse est’ and ‘miseret’ are examples of defective verbs.

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What is the primary reason for a verb to be considered defective?

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A verb is considered defective if it cannot be used in certain tenses or moods due to its meaning or usage.

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True or False: All defective verbs are irregular.

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False

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Which of the following is a characteristic of defective verbs? (A) They can be used in all forms (B) They are often used in specific contexts (C) They are always regular

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B

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What type of verbs are often considered defective due to their nature of expressing necessity or obligation?

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Impersonal verbs

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Fill in the blank: The verb ‘audeo’ is considered defective because it lacks forms in the ______ tense.

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perfect

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Which of the following verbs is NOT considered defective? (A) ‘licet’ (B) ‘miseret’ (C) ‘amo’

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C

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True or False: Defective verbs can be used in the subjunctive mood.

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True, but only if the forms are available.

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What does the verb ‘necesse est’ express?

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It expresses necessity.

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Fill in the blank: The verb ‘pudet’ is an example of a _______ verb.

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defective

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What is a common trait of many defective verbs?

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They are often impersonal and do not have a full set of personal endings.

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True or False: Defective verbs can be used in all persons.

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False

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What is the meaning of the verb ‘me miseret’?

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It means ‘I pity’ or ‘I feel sorry for’.

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Which defective verb is commonly used to indicate that something is permitted?

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‘Licet’

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Fill in the blank: The verb ‘taedet’ expresses a feeling of ______.

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boredom

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What is the function of the verb ‘decet’?

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It expresses propriety or suitability.

20
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True or False: Defective verbs can appear in the future tense.

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False, they typically lack forms in certain tenses.

21
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What type of verb is ‘oportet’?

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It is a defective verb that expresses obligation.

22
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Fill in the blank: The verb ‘me pudet’ indicates a feeling of ______.

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shame

23
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What does the verb ‘licet’ mean?

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It means ‘it is allowed’ or ‘one may’.

24
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True or False: The verb ‘audeo’ is a fully conjugated verb.

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False

25
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What is a notable aspect of the verb ‘miseret’?

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It is used impersonally and does not have a complete conjugation.

26
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Which verb expresses a sense of obligation and is often used in legal contexts?

A

‘oportet’

27
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Fill in the blank: Defective verbs often appear in _______ constructions.

A

impersonal

28
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What is the meaning of ‘necesse est’?

A

It means ‘it is necessary’.

29
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True or False: All defective verbs are considered impersonal.

A

True

30
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Which of the following is a common use case for defective verbs? (A) Personal actions (B) Impersonal expressions (C) Regular actions

A

B

31
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What is the primary grammatical challenge posed by defective verbs?

A

They do not provide all the forms needed for complete conjugation.

32
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Fill in the blank: The verb ‘pudet’ is often used in the ______ mood.

A

subjunctive

33
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What is the function of the verb ‘decet’ in a sentence?

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It indicates what is proper or fitting.

34
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True or False: ‘audeo’ can be used in the perfect tense.

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False

35
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What does ‘me paenitet’ express?

A

It expresses regret.

36
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Which verb indicates that a person has permission?

A

‘licet’

37
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Fill in the blank: The verb ‘necesse est’ is often used to express ______.

A

necessity

38
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True or False: Defective verbs can be used in all grammatical persons.

A

False

39
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What is one way to identify a defective verb?

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By checking if it lacks certain forms in its conjugation.

40
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Which verb conveys a sense of obligation and is commonly used in discussions of duty?

A

‘oportet’

41
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Fill in the blank: The verb ‘me miseret’ is used to express ______ for someone.

A

pity

42
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What is a common usage context for defective verbs?

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They are often used in moral or ethical discussions.

43
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True or False: ‘miseret’ can be conjugated in the future tense.

A

False

44
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What does the verb ‘taedet’ express?

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It expresses boredom or weariness.

45
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Fill in the blank: The verb ‘pudet’ is typically used in ______ constructions.

A

impersonal

46
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Which defective verb is used to express a feeling of shame?

A

‘pudet’

47
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What is the grammatical status of ‘licet’?

A

It is considered a defective verb.

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