Clauses Flashcards
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What is the typical word order in Latin?
Subject - Object - Verb (but it is flexible for emphasis).
What determines meaning in Latin sentences?
Endings (inflections) on words, not word order.
What is a main clause?
A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.
What is a subordinate clause?
A clause that depends on a main clause to make sense.
What is a purpose clause and how is it introduced?
Explains why something is done; introduced by ‘ut’ (so that).
What verb form is used in purpose clauses?
The subjunctive.
What is a result clause and how is it introduced?
Shows the outcome of an action; introduced by ‘ut’ and ‘tam/ita/tantus’ etc.
What is an indirect command?
Reported command using ‘ut’ + subjunctive after verbs of ordering, e.g. impero, moneo.
What is an indirect question?
Reported question introduced by a question word + subjunctive (e.g. cur, quis, ubi).
What is a cum clause?
Introduced by ‘cum’ meaning ‘when’ or ‘since’, uses the subjunctive.
How do you form a yes/no question in Latin?
Add ‘-ne’ to the first word.
What does ‘nonne’ indicate in a question?
That the speaker expects a ‘yes’ answer.
What does ‘num’ indicate in a question?
That the speaker expects a ‘no’ answer.
How is a singular imperative formed?
Take the present stem (e.g. ama! = love!)
How is a plural imperative formed?
Add -te to the stem (e.g. amate! = love! plural)
How do you form a negative command?
Use ‘noli’ (singular) or ‘nolite’ (plural) + infinitive.
