Intermediate Latin vocabulary and grammar concepts, continuing the Latin 1, 2, and 3 decks.
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- In what tense is the subjunctive mood used to express a purpose clause?
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Present subjunctive (ut + subjunctive)- What is the formation of the perfect stem in Latin?
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Third principal part minus the -i ending- How do you express 'I believe him to be wise' in Latin?
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Accusative + infinitive (indirect statement)- What grammatical structure consists of a noun in the ablative plus an adjective or participle, set apart as a modifying phrase?
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Ablative absolute- What Latin construction expresses the consequence or result of an action?
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Result clause (ut + subjunctive, often preceded by tam, ita, or sic)- In conditional sentences, what is the protasis?
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The if-clause, or the condition- What is a present active participle in Latin?
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A participle formed from the present stem plus -ns, expressing ongoing action- What is the difference between a gerund and a gerundive?
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A gerund is a verbal noun; a gerundive is a verbal adjective- How is a comparative adjective formed in Latin?
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Add -ior to the genitive singular stem (masc./fem.) or -ius (neut.)- How is a superlative adjective formed in Latin?
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Add -issimus, -issima, or -issimum to the genitive singular stem- What is an irregular verb in Latin?
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A verb that does not follow regular conjugation patterns, such as sum, eo, volo, nolo, or malo- What is a deponent verb in Latin?
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A verb with passive forms but active meaning- What is a semi-deponent verb?
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A verb that is deponent in the present system but regular in the perfect system- In a relative clause, what is the antecedent?
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The noun to which the relative pronoun refers- What mood is used in temporal clauses introduced by cum (when)?
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Subjunctive mood, in the perfect or imperfect tense depending on the time reference
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