Defective Verbs Flashcards
What are defective verbs in Latin?
Defective verbs are verbs that are not fully conjugated in all forms, often missing some tenses or moods.
True or False: Defective verbs can be conjugated in all tenses.
False
Fill in the blank: Defective verbs often lack forms in the ______ tense.
present
Name one example of a defective verb in Latin.
Verbs like ‘necesse est’ and ‘miseret’ are examples of defective verbs.
What is the primary reason for a verb to be considered defective?
A verb is considered defective if it cannot be used in certain tenses or moods due to its meaning or usage.
True or False: All defective verbs are irregular.
False
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
B
What type of verbs are often considered defective due to their nature of expressing necessity or obligation?
Impersonal verbs
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘audeo’ is considered defective because it lacks forms in the ______ tense.
perfect
Which of the following verbs is NOT considered defective? (A) ‘licet’ (B) ‘miseret’ (C) ‘amo’
C
True or False: Defective verbs can be used in the subjunctive mood.
True, but only if the forms are available.
What does the verb ‘necesse est’ express?
It expresses necessity.
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘pudet’ is an example of a _______ verb.
defective
What is a common trait of many defective verbs?
They are often impersonal and do not have a full set of personal endings.
True or False: Defective verbs can be used in all persons.
False
What is the meaning of the verb ‘me miseret’?
It means ‘I pity’ or ‘I feel sorry for’.
Which defective verb is commonly used to indicate that something is permitted?
‘Licet’
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘taedet’ expresses a feeling of ______.
boredom
What is the function of the verb ‘decet’?
It expresses propriety or suitability.
True or False: Defective verbs can appear in the future tense.
False, they typically lack forms in certain tenses.
What type of verb is ‘oportet’?
It is a defective verb that expresses obligation.
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘me pudet’ indicates a feeling of ______.
shame
What does the verb ‘licet’ mean?
It means ‘it is allowed’ or ‘one may’.
True or False: The verb ‘audeo’ is a fully conjugated verb.
False
What is a notable aspect of the verb ‘miseret’?
It is used impersonally and does not have a complete conjugation.
Which verb expresses a sense of obligation and is often used in legal contexts?
‘oportet’
Fill in the blank: Defective verbs often appear in _______ constructions.
impersonal
What is the meaning of ‘necesse est’?
It means ‘it is necessary’.
True or False: All defective verbs are considered impersonal.
True
Which of the following is a common use case for defective verbs? (A) Personal actions (B) Impersonal expressions (C) Regular actions
B
What is the primary grammatical challenge posed by defective verbs?
They do not provide all the forms needed for complete conjugation.
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘pudet’ is often used in the ______ mood.
subjunctive
What is the function of the verb ‘decet’ in a sentence?
It indicates what is proper or fitting.
True or False: ‘audeo’ can be used in the perfect tense.
False
What does ‘me paenitet’ express?
It expresses regret.
Which verb indicates that a person has permission?
‘licet’
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘necesse est’ is often used to express ______.
necessity
True or False: Defective verbs can be used in all grammatical persons.
False
What is one way to identify a defective verb?
By checking if it lacks certain forms in its conjugation.
Which verb conveys a sense of obligation and is commonly used in discussions of duty?
‘oportet’
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘me miseret’ is used to express ______ for someone.
pity
What is a common usage context for defective verbs?
They are often used in moral or ethical discussions.
True or False: ‘miseret’ can be conjugated in the future tense.
False
What does the verb ‘taedet’ express?
It expresses boredom or weariness.
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘pudet’ is typically used in ______ constructions.
impersonal
Which defective verb is used to express a feeling of shame?
‘pudet’
What is the grammatical status of ‘licet’?
It is considered a defective verb.
