Noun Case Meanings Flashcards
1
Q
Nominative Case
A
most likely indicates the subject of the sentence; sometimes appears with a linking verb as a predicate nominative
2
Q
Genitive Case
A
Limits or modifies another noun; commonly conveys the idea of possession.
3
Q
Dative Case
A
shows a person or thing indirectly affected by the verb (indirect object); often the word “to” or “for” is supplied in translation.
4
Q
Accusative Case
A
the direct object of a sentence or object of a preposition
5
Q
Ablative Case
A
“adverbial case”; limits or modifies a verb conveying ideas such as means, agent, accompaniment, manner, place, or time; often the word “from,” “by,” or “with” are supplied in translation.
6
Q
Vocative Case
A
used as a call or address; can sometimes operate as an interjection
