NLE Grammar Section Flashcards
1
Q
Identify the use of the subjunctive in each sentence.
Līberī multās hōrās dormiant.
A
dormio = 4th conjugation
dormiant = present subjunctive
Let them sleep
They may sleep
May they sleep
2
Q
Identify the use of the subjunctive in each sentence.
Nautae ad portum reversī sunt ut tempestātem vītārent.
A
Nautae ad portum reversī sunt [ut tempestātem vītārent]
ut + subjunctive
no trigger word in main clause
purpose clause
- so that they might avoid the storm*
- in order to avoid the storm*
- to avoid the storm*
3
Q
Identify the use of the subjunctive in each sentence.
Puer tam fessus erat ut nēmō excitāre eum posset.
A
Puer tam fessus erat [ut nēmō excitāre eum posset].
tam = so
‘so’ word + [ut + subjunctive] = result clause
The boy was so tired [that no one could wake him].
