Greek Grammar 25 (Future Tense verbs cont.)

Question 1

Identify the verb “ἔσῃ” and translate.

Answer 1

Future tense 2nd person singular. You will be

Question 2

If a future tense verb stem ends in a dental (i.e. τ, δ, θ, ζ). How does it change?

Answer 2

It changes into a σ. i.e. τ, δ, θ or ζ + σ = σ

Question 3

Identify the verb “ἐσόμεθα” and translate.

Answer 3

Future tense 1st person plural. We will be

Question 4

Identify the verb “ἔσται” and translate.

Answer 4

Future tense 3rd person singular. He/she/it will be

Question 5

If a future tense verb stem ends in a labial (i.e. π, πτ, β, φ). How does it change?

Answer 5

It changes into a ψ. i.e. π, πτ, β or φ + σ = ψ

Question 6

Identify the verb “ἔσεσθε” and translate.

Answer 6

Future tense 2nd person plural. You (all) will be

Question 7

Identify the verb “ἔσομαι” and translate.

Answer 7

Future tense 1st person singular. I will be

Question 8

Identify the verb “ἔσονται” and translate.

Answer 8

Future tense 3rd person plural. They will be

Question 9

If a future tense verb stem ends in a palatal (i.e. κ, σκ, γ, χ). How does it change?

Answer 9

It changes into a ξ. i.e. κ, σκ, γ or χ + σ = ξ