Unit 2e

Question 1

the four different meanings of the preposition “in”

Answer 1

in, into, on, onto

Question 2

When does the preposition “in” mean “in” or “on”?

Answer 2

when its object is in the ablative case

Question 3

When does the preposition “in” mean “into” or “onto”?

Answer 3

when its object is in the accusative case

Question 4

TRANSLATE
in silvā

in the forest OR into the forest

Answer 4

in the forest

in + abl = in or on

Question 5

TRANSLATE
in silvam

in the forest OR into the forest

Answer 5

into the forest

in + acc = into or onto

Question 6

TRANSLATE
in ōceanō

in the ocean OR into the ocean

Answer 6

TRANSLATE
in the ocean

in + abl = in or on

Question 7

TRANSLATE
in ōceanum

in the ocean OR into the ocean

Answer 7

into the ocean

in + acc = into or into

Question 8

TRANSLATE
in oppidō

in the town OR into the town

Answer 8

in the town

in + abl = in or on

Question 9

TRANSLATE
in oppidum

in the town OR into the town

Answer 9

into the town

in + acc = into or onto

Question 10

TRANSLATE
in urbe

in the city OR into the city

Answer 10

TRANSLATE
in the city

in + abl = in or on

Question 11

TRANSLATE
in urbem

in the city OR into the city

Answer 11

TRANSLATE
into the city

in + acc = into or onto

Question 12

TRANSLATE
in terrā

on land OR onto land

Answer 12

on land

in + abl = in or on

Question 13

TRANSLATE
in terram

on land OR onto land

Answer 13

onto land

in + acc = into or onto

Question 14

TRANSLATE
in nave

on the ship OR onto the ship

Answer 14

on the ship

in + abl = in or on

Question 15

TRANSLATE
in navem

on the ship OR onto the ship

Answer 15

onto the ship

in + acc = into or onto

Question 16

When does the preposition “sub” imply motion?

Answer 16

when its object is in the accusative case

Question 17

When does the preposition “sub” NOT imply motion?

Answer 17

when its object is in the ablative case

Question 18

TRANSLATE
sub aquam

Answer 18

under the water (motion implied)

sub + acc = under with motion implied

Question 19

TRANSLATE
sub aquā

under the water (no motion implied) OR under the water (motion implied)

Answer 19

under the water (no motion implied)

sub + abl = under with no motion implied

Question 20

What are the two meanings of the preposition “de”?

Answer 20

about
down from

Question 21

TRANSLATE
de arbore

Provide BOTH of the possible meanings.

Answer 21

about the tree
down from the tree

Question 22

TRANSLATE
dē monte

Provide BOTH of the possible meanings.

Answer 22

about the mountain
down from the mountain

Question 23

What are the two meanings of the preposition “inter”?

Answer 23

between
among

Question 24

TRANSLATE
inter īnsulās

Provide BOTH of the possible meanings.

Answer 24

between the islands
among the islands

Question 25

TRANSLATE
inter rāmōs

Provide BOTH of the possible meanings.

Answer 25

between the branches
among the branches

Question 26

What does the preposition “ante” mean when it refers to time?

Answer 26

before

EXAMPLE: ante prandium = before lunch

Question 27

What does the preposition “ante” mean when it refers to place?

Answer 27

in front of

EXAMPLE: ante casam = in front of the hut

Question 28

What does the preposition “post” mean when it refers to time?

Answer 28

after

EXAMPLE: post prandium = after lunch

Question 29

What does the preposition “post” mean when it refers to place?

Answer 29

behind

EXAMPLE: post iānuam = behind the door