Lesson 1 of 3
Lesson 1 of 3

Nominative and Accusative

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at the grammatical terms nominative and accusative before learning how to translate simple Latin sentences.
  2. 1st-3rd declension (no 2nd neuter)

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9 Questions

Q1.
What is the definition of the following word: nominative?

Object - it receives the verb.
Correct answer: Subject - it does the verb.

Q2.
What is the definition of the following word: accusative?

Correct answer: Object - it receives the verb.
Subject - it does the verb.

Q3.
Sentences in English go?

Subject Object Verb
Correct answer: Subject Verb Object

Q4.
Sentences in Latin go?

Correct answer: Subject Object Verb
Subject Verb Object

Q5.
In Latin, what letter do singular accusatives end in?

-a
Correct answer: -m
-us

Q6.
Which of the following nouns are accusatives?

amica
amicus
Correct answer: canem
Correct answer: hortum
pater
Correct answer: puellam

Q7.
What does 'amicus patrem salutat' mean?

The father greets the friend.
Correct answer: The friend greets the father.

Q8.
What does 'mater est irata' mean?

The angry mother is.
Correct answer: The mother is angry.

Q9.
What does 'matrem salutat' mean?

Correct answer: She greets the mother.
The mother greets.

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