Understanding Latin Cases

Question 1

Identify: A star (subject)

Answer 1

Nominative

Question 2

Identify: Of a star

Answer 2

Genitive

Question 3

Identify: To/For a star

Answer 3

Dative

Question 4

Identify: With/From/By/Down etc. a star

Answer 4

Ablative

Question 5

Identify: “O star”

Answer 5

Vocative

Question 6

Identify: A star (object)

Answer 6

Accusative

Question 7

Define: Nominative

Answer 7

The subject (that which is spoken about) and the predicate (all that is said about the subject).

Question 8

Define: Vocative

Answer 8

The subject being addressed by the speaker.

Question 9

Define: Accusative

Answer 9

The direct object of the verb.

[It also follows prepositions and expresses motion toward/into/around/through.]

Question 10

Define: Dative

Answer 10

The person/thing interested in or affected by the action of the verb. It may also refer to the indirect object.

Question 11

Define: Ablative

Answer 11

Expresses 1. Separation, 2. Association with or Instrument by means of which 3. Location

Question 12

Define: Gentitive

Answer 12

Qualifies or limits another noun. It may indicate ownership or possession.