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Which of the following is NOT a function of the ablative case?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the ablative case?
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Which preposition is typically associated with the accusative case?
Which preposition is typically associated with the accusative case?
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Which case is used to express "with whom" an action is done (Accompaniment) in Latin?
Which case is used to express "with whom" an action is done (Accompaniment) in Latin?
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If you want to express "from the city" in Latin, which case would you use?
If you want to express "from the city" in Latin, which case would you use?
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Which of the following Latin words is an example of a masculine noun in the 2nd declension?
Which of the following Latin words is an example of a masculine noun in the 2nd declension?
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If a Latin noun ends in -is in the nominative singular, what is its likely declension and gender?
If a Latin noun ends in -is in the nominative singular, what is its likely declension and gender?
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What is the ablative singular form of the Latin noun "puella" (girl)?
What is the ablative singular form of the Latin noun "puella" (girl)?
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What is the nominative plural form of the Latin noun "servus" (slave)?
What is the nominative plural form of the Latin noun "servus" (slave)?
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Which of the following Latin words is an example of a conjunction?
Which of the following Latin words is an example of a conjunction?
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What is the Latin preposition 'in' used with?
What is the Latin preposition 'in' used with?
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Which case is used for the direct object of a verb?
Which case is used for the direct object of a verb?
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Which of the following prepositions does NOT typically take the accusative case?
Which of the following prepositions does NOT typically take the accusative case?
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Which of the following Latin words is an example of an interjection?
Which of the following Latin words is an example of an interjection?
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What is the ablative plural of 'puer' (boy)?
What is the ablative plural of 'puer' (boy)?
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What is the accusative singular of 'bellum' (war)?
What is the accusative singular of 'bellum' (war)?
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Which preposition is used with the ablative case to indicate 'with'?
Which preposition is used with the ablative case to indicate 'with'?
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Which of the following Latin words is an example of a verb in the 3rd person singular?
Which of the following Latin words is an example of a verb in the 3rd person singular?
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What is the meaning of the Latin preposition 'per'?
What is the meaning of the Latin preposition 'per'?
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What is the genitive singular of 'puella' (girl)?
What is the genitive singular of 'puella' (girl)?
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Which of these adverbs means 'quickly'?
Which of these adverbs means 'quickly'?
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Which of these is NOT a Latin word for a direct object?
Which of these is NOT a Latin word for a direct object?
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The Latin word 'et' is a verb.
The Latin word 'et' is a verb.
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What is the Latin word for 'house'?
What is the Latin word for 'house'?
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The Latin word '___' means 'to love'.
The Latin word '___' means 'to love'.
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Match the Latin word with its correct translation:
Match the Latin word with its correct translation:
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Which case is used to express 'with whom' or 'with what'?
Which case is used to express 'with whom' or 'with what'?
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The Latin word 'puella' is an adjective.
The Latin word 'puella' is an adjective.
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What is the singular dative form of the Latin word 'casa'?
What is the singular dative form of the Latin word 'casa'?
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The Latin word 'fessus' means '___.'
The Latin word 'fessus' means '___.'
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Which Latin preposition typically takes the accusative case?
Which Latin preposition typically takes the accusative case?
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The Latin word 'laeta' is the masculine form of the adjective meaning 'happy'.
The Latin word 'laeta' is the masculine form of the adjective meaning 'happy'.
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Which of the following Latin words is an adverb?
Which of the following Latin words is an adverb?
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The Latin word 'nōn' means ______ in English.
The Latin word 'nōn' means ______ in English.
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The Latin word 'sed' is used to connect two contrasting ideas.
The Latin word 'sed' is used to connect two contrasting ideas.
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Match the following Latin words with their English translations:
Match the following Latin words with their English translations:
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What does the Latin phrase 'cēna parāta' mean in English?
What does the Latin phrase 'cēna parāta' mean in English?
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Which of the following Latin words is an example of a feminine noun in the 1st declension?
Which of the following Latin words is an example of a feminine noun in the 1st declension?
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The Latin word 'ambulāre' means ______ in English.
The Latin word 'ambulāre' means ______ in English.
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Which of the following Latin sentences expresses a contrast between two ideas?
Which of the following Latin sentences expresses a contrast between two ideas?
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Flashcards
Ablative Case
Ablative Case
Indicates separation, means, or accompaniment in Latin.
Accusative Case
Accusative Case
Used for the direct object and with certain prepositions like 'ad' and 'per'.
3rd Person Singular Verb Ending
3rd Person Singular Verb Ending
In Latin, these verbs end in -t for he, she, it.
3rd Person Plural Verb Ending
3rd Person Plural Verb Ending
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Prepositions
Prepositions
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Conjunctions
Conjunctions
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Adverbs
Adverbs
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Interjections
Interjections
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1st Conjugation Verb: 'amare'
1st Conjugation Verb: 'amare'
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Beginner Vocabulary: 'puer'
Beginner Vocabulary: 'puer'
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Separation/Source
Separation/Source
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Place Where
Place Where
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Means/Instrument
Means/Instrument
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Accompaniment
Accompaniment
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1st Declension Nouns
1st Declension Nouns
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2nd Declension Masculine
2nd Declension Masculine
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Nominative Singular
Nominative Singular
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Genitive Singular
Genitive Singular
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1st Declension Feminine Nouns
1st Declension Feminine Nouns
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Verb Conjugation: ambulāre
Verb Conjugation: ambulāre
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Verb Conjugation: cenāre
Verb Conjugation: cenāre
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Feminine Noun: fēmina
Feminine Noun: fēmina
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Adjective Agreement
Adjective Agreement
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Direct Object
Direct Object
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Basic Vocabulary: puella
Basic Vocabulary: puella
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laeta
laeta
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parāta
parāta
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mox
mox
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nōn
nōn
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et
et
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sed
sed
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1st conjugation verbs
1st conjugation verbs
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1st and 2nd declension adjectives
1st and 2nd declension adjectives
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adverbs comparison
adverbs comparison
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Study Notes
Ablative Case
- Shows separation/source ("from where"), place where, means/instrument, accompaniment, and time.
- Examples: ab agrō (from the field), in horto (in the garden), gladiō (with a sword), cum amīcō (with a friend), ante meridiem (before noon).
- Common Prepositions: ab (from), cum (with), in (in, on), ex (out of), sine (without).
Accusative Case
- Marks the direct object (receiver of the action) and is used with certain prepositions.
- Examples: videt puerum (he sees the boy).
- Common Prepositions: ad (to), per (through), in (into), sub (under), ante (before).
Noun Declensions
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Masculine Nouns: Typically end in -us or -er. (dominus - master, servus - slave)
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Feminine Nouns: Typically end in -a, -is, or -e. (puella - girl, via - road)
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First Declension (Feminine): Ends in -a in the nominative singular. (puella)
- Singular:
- Nominative: puella
- Genitive: puellae
- Dative: puellae
- Accusative: puellam
- Ablative: puella, puellae
- Plural:
- Nominative: puellae
- Genitive: puellārum
- Dative: puellīs
- Accusative: puellās
- Ablative: puellīs
- Singular:
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Second Declension (Masculine/Neuter): Follows similar patterns but has different endings.
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Masculine Example: (dominus)
- Singular:
- Nominative: dominus
- Genitive: dominī
- Dative: dominō
- Accusative: dominum
- Ablative: dominō
- Plural:
- Nominative: dominī
- Genitive: dominōrum
- Dative: dominīs
- Accusative: dominōs
- Ablative: dominīs
- Singular:
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Neuter Example: (bellum - war)
- Singular:
- Nominative: bellum
- Genitive: bellī
- Dative: bellō
- Accusative: bellum
- Ablative: bellō
- Plural:
- Nominative: bella
- Genitive: bellōrum
- Dative: bellīs
- Accusative: bella
- Ablative: bellīs
- Singular:
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Verbs (3rd Person)
- 3rd Person Singular: Ends in -t (amāt - he/she/it loves).
- 3rd Person Plural: Ends in -nt (amant - they love).
Conjugation Example (1st Conjugation)
- Singular:
- 1st: amō (I love)
- 2nd: amās (you love)
- 3rd: amat (he/she/it loves)
- Plural:
- 1st: amāmus (we love)
- 2nd: amātis (you all love)
- 3rd: amant (they love)
Other Grammar Points
- Prepositions: Words showing relationships (in - in, ad - to, ab - from, cum - with, per - through, ex - out of)
- Accusative prepositions: ad, per, in, ante, sub
- Ablative prepositions: ab, cum, in, ex, sine
- Conjunctions: Words connecting words, phrases, or clauses (et - and, sed - but, aut - or, quia - because)
- Adverbs: Modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (bene - well, celeriter - quickly, fortiter - bravely, mox - soon, nōn - not)
- Interjections: Express emotions (eheu - alas, vae - woe, heu - oh!, ecce - look!)
Beginner Latin Vocabulary
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Nouns: puer (boy), puella (girl), dominus (master), servus (slave), bellum (war), via (road), casa (house), cēna (dinner), fēmina (woman).
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Verbs: amare (to love), videre (to see), vocare (to call), portare (to carry), currere (to run), ambulāre (to walk), cenāre (to eat dinner), festināre (to hurry), intrāre (to enter), laborāre (to work).
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Adjectives: bonus (good), magnus (big), fortis (brave), parvus (small), novus (new), fessus (tired), laetus (happy), parātus (prepared).
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Pronouns: ego (I), tu (you), ille (he, that one), ea (she), id (it, neuter), nos (we), vos (you, plural).
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Examples of 3rd person present tense verbs: ambulat (walks), cēnat (eats dinner), festīnat (hurries), intrat (enters), labōrat (works).
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This quiz focuses on the functions and uses of the ablative and accusative cases in Latin grammar. It provides examples and common prepositions associated with each case, along with insights into noun declensions. Test your understanding of these essential grammatical structures!
