Latin 1 Semester 1 Exam - 2024 Guide

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What is the role of the nominative case in a sentence?

  • To show possession.
  • To indicate the subject of the verb. (correct)
  • To denote a location.
  • To indicate the direct object of the verb.

Which of the following endings represent the 1st person plural form of a regular verb?

  • -o
  • -at
  • -amus (correct)
  • -is

Identify the correct translation of the infinitive 'videre'.

  • To see (correct)
  • He is seeing
  • I saw
  • They see

Which of the following irregular verbs means 'I can'?

<p>possum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the ablative case, which of the following is correct for 'with them'?

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Which of the following demonstrates an example of the accusative case used in a sentence?

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Which ending represents the 2nd person singular form of a regular verb?

<p>-s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the irregular verb 'volo'?

<p>I want (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the correct ablative plural ending for a 1st declension noun?

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Which element is commonly included in culture questions from Chapter 5?

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Flashcards

Accusative Case

The grammatical case used for the direct object of a verb. It indicates the receiver of the action.

Nominative Case

The grammatical case used for the subject of a verb. It indicates who or what performs the action.

Infinitive

The infinitive form of a verb is the base form of the verb, usually ending in '-re' in Latin. It expresses the action of the verb without specifying the subject or tense.

Ablative Case

The ablative case is used to indicate the means, instrument, or agent of an action. It is also used with prepositions to show location or time.

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Irregular Verbs

The irregular verbs 'sum' (to be), 'possum' (to be able), 'volo' (to want), and 'nolo' (to not want) have unique forms that must be memorized.

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Study Notes

Latin 1 Semester 1 Exam - 2024 Study Guide

  • Vocabulary and Grammar: All vocabulary and grammar from Chapters 1-6 is cumulative and essential for the exam. Essential knowledge includes all grammar and vocabulary covered by the final class on Tuesday 12/17.

  • Declensions: Master declensions 1-3, including singular and plural forms for nouns, as well as neuter nouns for 2nd and 3rd declensions. Learn to identify nominative and accusative cases in sentences, recognizing subject and object functions. Also, understand accusative and nominative singular and plural forms.

  • Regular Verbs: Understand the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person forms for regular verbs, relating singular/plural to endings. Identify the person (singular/plural) of the verb form and the subject of a sentence.

  • Irregular Verbs: Learn the irregular verbs sum, possum, volo, and nolo, including their different forms and translations for the specific persons/numbers.

  • Infinitives: Understand and precisely identify and translate infinitives.

  • Ablative Case: Learn how to identify and use the ablative case (singular/plural) in Chapter 6. Also understanding when it functions as an object of prepositions. Know how to translate ablative singular and plural forms in sentences, especially with prepositions.

  • Chapter 5 Culture Section: Study and know the culture section in Chapter 5 thoroughly, specifically noting any questions or other details present in this section.

  • Exam Format: The exam includes multiple choice, composition (choose the correct form), translating sentences, and grammar questions. Culture questions are specifically drawn from Chapter 5. The exam tests your ability to identify grammatical functions of words as subjects and objects of sentences, translating both whole sentences and individual words correctly given context, including as subjects and direct objects. Extra credit questions may be included on Chapter 5 culture.

  • Cumulative Knowledge: The exam is designed to ensure comprehensive understanding of the cumulative materials covered to date.

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