Latin Level 2, Unit 6: Subordinate Clauses. Core vocabulary, forms, and short example sentences for this unit. Front: the Latin word or form. Back: English meaning (brief grammatical note in parentheses where useful, e.g. case or conjugation).
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- cum + subjunctive
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since / although / when (a subordinating conjunction requiring the subjunctive)
- ut + subjunctive
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so that / in order that (purpose clause)
- ne + subjunctive
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so that not / lest (negative purpose clause)
- What Latin clause type expresses the purpose or goal of an action, typically introduced by 'ut' or 'ne'?
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A purpose clause
- What Latin clause type expresses the result of an action, also often introduced by 'ut'?
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A result clause
- What key difference distinguishes a purpose clause from a result clause in Latin, despite similar wording?
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Purpose clauses show intent/goal, while result clauses show an actual outcome or consequence
- si + indicative
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if (a simple conditional clause)
- si + subjunctive
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if (a contrary-to-fact or hypothetical conditional clause)
- What Latin clause type is introduced by 'si' (if) and 'nisi' (if not)?
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A conditional clause
- What Latin construction reports what someone said, thought, or perceived, using an accusative subject and infinitive verb?
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Indirect statement
- Dixit se venturum esse
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He said that he would come (indirect statement example)
- What case does the subject of an infinitive take in indirect statement constructions?
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The accusative case
- quod + indicative
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because (a causal clause with a factual reason)
- cum + indicative (temporal)
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when (a simple temporal clause)
- postquam + indicative
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after (a temporal clause)