Nominative , Accusative, Or Ablative?
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Which case is the subject case?
- A.
Nominative
- B.
Accusative
- C.
Ablative
- D.
Genitive
- E.
Dative
Correct Answer
A. NominativeExplanation
The subject case refers to the case used for the subject of a sentence, which is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb. In this case, the correct answer is "Nominative" because the nominative case is used for the subject of a sentence in Latin and many other languages.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which is the Direct Object Case?
- A.
Nominative
- B.
Accusative
- C.
Dative
- D.
Genitive
- E.
Ablative
Correct Answer
B. AccusativeExplanation
The direct object case is the case that is used to indicate the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb directly. In English, the accusative case is used for this purpose. Therefore, the correct answer is "Accusative."Rate this question:
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Which case shows by means of? (out of, without, by etc.)
- A.
Nominative
- B.
Genitive
- C.
Dative
- D.
Accusative
- E.
Ablative
Correct Answer
E. AblativeExplanation
The ablative case in Latin is used to show the means or instrument by which an action is carried out. It is often translated as "by means of" or "with." Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "Ablative" because it shows "by means of."Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which Case uses the Prepositions SIDSPACE (Sub, In, De, Sine, Pro, A(b), Cum, E(x) )
- A.
Nominative
- B.
Genitive
- C.
Dative
- D.
Accusative
- E.
Ablative
Correct Answer
E. AblativeExplanation
The ablative case in Latin is used to indicate various relationships such as location, means, manner, time, and accompaniment. The prepositions SIDSPACE (Sub, In, De, Sine, Pro, A(b), Cum, E(x)) are commonly used with the ablative case to express these relationships. Therefore, the correct answer is Ablative.Rate this question:
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Which Case uses the Prepositions like ad, prope, and in (as in into)?
- A.
Explanation
The Accusative Case uses prepositions like ad, prope, and in (as in into).Rate this question:
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- 6.
What case is the word in bold Italics:Servus descendit ex arbore et ambulat in villam.
- A.
Explanation
The word "Servus" is in the nominative case.Rate this question:
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What case is the word in bold Italics:Servus descendit ex arbore et ambulat in villam.
- A.
Nominative
- B.
Genitive
- C.
Dative
- D.
Accusative
- E.
Ablative
Correct Answer
E. AblativeExplanation
The word "Servus" is in the ablative case. This is indicated by the preposition "ex" which is followed by the ablative case. The ablative case is used to indicate the means or manner by which something is done, and in this case, it shows that the servant descended from the tree.Rate this question:
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What case is the word in bold Italics:Servus descendit ex arbore et ambulat in villam.
- A.
Nominative
- B.
Genitive
- C.
Dative
- D.
Accusative
- E.
Ablative
Correct Answer
D. AccusativeExplanation
The word "Servus" is in the accusative case. In Latin, the accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a verb, and in this sentence, "Servus" is the direct object of the verb "descendit" (descends).Rate this question:
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Which word in the following sentence is Accusative?Brentus docet latinam in interrete.
- A.
Brentus
- B.
Docet
- C.
Latinam
- D.
In
- E.
Interrete
Correct Answer
C. LatinamExplanation
The word "latinam" in the sentence is in the Accusative case. In Latin, the Accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a verb. In this sentence, "docet" is the verb meaning "teaches," and "latinam" is the direct object, indicating that Brentus is teaching Latin.Rate this question:
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*BONUS* Translate the sentence (use context clues to figure out words you don't know)Brentus docet latinam in interrete.
Correct Answer
Brentus teaches Latin on the Internet
Brentus does teach Latin on the Internet
Brentus is teaching Latin on the Internet
Brent teaches Latin on the Internet
Brent is teaching Latin on the InternetExplanation
The correct answer is "Brentus teaches Latin on the Internet, Brentus does teach Latin on the Internet, Brentus is teaching Latin on the Internet, Brent teaches Latin on the Internet, Brent is teaching Latin on the Internet." This is because the sentence "Brentus docet latinam in interrete" translates to "Brentus teaches Latin on the Internet" in English. The verb "docet" is the third person singular form of "docere" which means "to teach" in Latin. The present tense form of the verb indicates that the action is happening currently.Rate this question:
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