Year 8
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will look at relative pronouns in the accusative case, including how to use the English word 'whom'.
- Use of 'whom' in English
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8 Questions
Q1.
1. Match the grammatical term to 'who was queen of Carthage' in this sentence: 'Dido, who was queen of Carthage, rescued Aeneas.'
antecedent
relative pronoun
Q2.
1. Match the grammatical term to 'Dido' in this sentence: 'Dido, who was queen of Carthage, rescued Aeneas.'
relative clause
relative pronoun
Q3.
2. What TWO things can qui/quae mean?
because
what
why
Q4.
3. What TWO things can quod mean?
what
who
why
Q5.
4. What does the following sentence mean: deus, qui nuntium misit, erat iratus?
The god, who was angry, sent a messenger.
Q6.
5. What does the following sentence mean: ego urbem, quae est tua, dedi?
My city, which is your, I gave.
Q7.
6. What does the following sentence mean: uxor periculum timebat, quod maritus discedebat?
The wife was afraid of the danger, which her husband was leaving.
Q8.
7. (Optional) What does pietas mean?
homecoming
special quest
10 Questions
Q1.
In the following sentence is the word 'whom' a relative clause, an antecedent or a relative pronoun? 'The man, whom I found, took my dog.'
antecedent
relative clause
Q2.
In the following sentence is 'whom I found' a relative clause, an antecedent or a relative pronoun? 'The man, whom I found, took my dog.'
antecedent
relative pronoun
Q3.
In the following sentence is the word 'man' a relative clause, an antecedent or a relative pronoun? 'The man, whom I found, took my dog.'
relative clause
relative pronoun
Q4.
What is the grammatical definition of 'whom'?
the neuter form of 'who'
the plural form of 'who'
Q5.
Which of these is correct English?
Aeneas, whom escaped Troy, founded Rome.
Q6.
Which of these is correct English?
Dido, who Aeneas loved, was a Carthaginian queen.
Q7.
How do you translate the following pronouns: quem, quam, quos, quas?
who, which
Q8.
What THREE things can quam mean?
because
who
Q9.
What does the following sentence mean: rex, quem cives salutant, sedet?
The king, who greets the citizens, is sitting.
Q10.
What does the following sentence mean: cena, quam paras, est mala?
The dinner, which prepares you, is bad.
The dinner, whom you prepare, is bad.