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This test tests you on the first half of words in stage 18 of book two of the cambridge latin course textbook
Questions and Answers
1.
Audere
A.
To dare
B.
I dare
C.
There
D.
However
Correct Answer
A. To dare
Explanation The word "audere" is a Latin verb that means "to dare." It is commonly used to express the act of taking risks or being bold in one's actions. The other options provided, such as "I dare," "there," and "however," do not accurately capture the meaning of the word "audere." Therefore, the correct answer is "to dare."
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2.
Caput
A.
To head
B.
Head
C.
Head (genitive case)
Correct Answer
B. Head
Explanation The word "caput" is a Latin term that can be translated as "head". It can refer to the physical body part, or it can also be used in a metaphorical sense to mean the top or leader of something. In this context, "head" is the correct answer because it accurately reflects the meaning of "caput".
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3.
Coepi
A.
I began
B.
I begun
C.
I was begining
Correct Answer
A. I began
Explanation The correct answer is "I began." This is the correct form of the verb "begin" in the past tense for the subject "I." "Begun" is the past participle form and is used in perfect tenses, while "was beginning" is the past continuous tense and requires a helping verb. Therefore, "I began" is the appropriate choice for indicating the past tense of "begin" for the subject "I."
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4.
Gognosco
A.
I get to know
B.
I got to know
C.
To get to know
Correct Answer
A. I get to know
Explanation The correct answer is "I get to know" because "gognosco" is a Latin word that translates to "I get to know" in English. The other options, "i got to know" and "to get to know," are not grammatically correct translations of the Latin word.
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5.
Cognoscere
A.
I get to know
B.
I got to know
C.
To get to know
Correct Answer
C. To get to know
Explanation The word "cognoscere" is a Latin verb that means "to get to know." It can be used to describe the act of acquiring knowledge or becoming familiar with something or someone. The other options, "I get to know" and "I got to know," are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the infinitive form of the verb. The correct answer, "to get to know," is the most appropriate translation of the Latin word "cognoscere."
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6.
Cognovi
A.
I get to know
B.
I got to know
C.
To get to know
Correct Answer
B. I got to know
Explanation The phrase "I got to know" is the correct answer because it is in the past tense and indicates that the person has acquired knowledge or information about something in the past. The other options, "I get to know" and "to get to know," are not in the past tense and do not convey the same meaning as the correct answer.
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7.
Dea
A.
Godess
B.
Of the Godess
C.
To show
Correct Answer
A. Godess
8.
Demonstratodemonstraredemonstratvi
Correct Answer I point out, to point out, I pointed out I show, to show, I showed I demonstrate, to demonstrate, I demonstrated
Explanation The correct answer is "I demonstrate, to demonstrate, I demonstrated". The given options are different forms of the verb "demonstrate" in different tenses. "I demonstrate" is in present tense, "to demonstrate" is the infinitive form, and "I demonstrated" is in past tense. This answer choice provides the correct forms of the verb "demonstrate" in a consistent manner.
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9.
I depart-discedo
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation The statement "I depart" translates to "discedo" in Latin. Since the given answer is "True," it implies that the translation is accurate.
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10.
I departed-discedere
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
11.
Perhaps-fortasse?
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation The given answer is "True". The word "perhaps" suggests uncertainty, indicating that the statement is not definite. Therefore, the answer "True" implies that there is a possibility that the statement "fortasse" is true.
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12.
Ibi
A.
Hand
B.
However
C.
There
Correct Answer
C. There
13.
Gladly
A.
Postea
B.
Libenter
C.
Nunc
Correct Answer
B. Libenter
Explanation The correct answer is "libenter". "Libenter" is a Latin adverb that translates to "gladly" in English. It is used to express willingness or eagerness to do something. In this context, "libenter" is the appropriate translation for "gladly".
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14.
Manus
A.
Hand
B.
Arm
C.
Be accustommed
Correct Answer
A. Hand
Explanation The word "manus" is Latin for "hand".
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