Latin Grammar Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three principal parts of a verb shown when listed in the dictionary?
A
“I” present tense, infinitive, “I” perfect. ex = duco, ducere, duxi
2
Q
What answer does “num” expect?
A
Negative (Surely…not)
3
Q
What answer does “nonne” expect?
A
Positive (Surely)
4
Q
How do you translate the imperfect?
A
was _____ing. (Ex. I was walking, You were dying.)
5
Q
How do you translate the pluperfect?
A
had _____ed (I had killed, They had died.)
6
Q
How is the singular imperative formed?
A
Drop the -re off the infinitive of the verb.
7
Q
How is the plural imperative formed?
A
Drop the -re off the infinitive of the verb, and and add -te.
8
Q
How do you form the vocative case with -us verbs?
A
Take off the -us and add an -e. eg. Quintus -> Quinte
