How to spot common sentence constructions Flashcards
1
Q
Indirect statement
A
Above the neck verb + accusative + infinitive
2
Q
How are indirect statements translated?
A
They said that they were ready to fight
3
Q
Indirect question
A
Asking/ above the neck verb + question word + subjunctive
4
Q
How are indirect questions translated
A
They asked when he would return
5
Q
Indirect command
A
Ordering word + ut + subjunctive
6
Q
How are indirect commands translated
A
They told him to return
7
Q
Purpose clause
A
ut + subjunctive
8
Q
How are purpose clauses translated?
A
They put poison in his drink, in order to kill him
9
Q
Ablative absolute
A
2 ablatives (noun and participle)
10
Q
How are ablative absolutes translated?
A
With the football having been kicked, a goal was scored
