Things about Nouns Flashcards
nominative case
This indicate the subject of a finate verb – We went to the store.
accusitive case
This indicates the direct object of a verb: The clerk remembered us.
dative case
indicate indirect object of a verb: The clerk gave us a discount.
ablative case
This indicates movement from something, or cause – The victim went from us to see the doctor and he was unhappy becasue of depression.
genitive case
This indicates possesion of an object – John’s book ; The pages of the book.
vocative case
An andressse – John, are you all right.
locative case
indicates a location – We live in China.
instramental case
This indicates an object used in performing an action – We wiped the floor with a mop. ; Written by hand.