Perfect And Imperfect Verbs Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the definition of a perfect verb in Latin?
A perfect verb indicates a completed action in the past.
What is the definition of an imperfect verb in Latin?
An imperfect verb describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past.
True or False: The perfect tense in Latin can express actions that are still ongoing.
False
Fill in the blank: The perfect tense in Latin is typically formed using the ______ stem.
perfect
Which of the following is an example of a perfect verb form in Latin? a) amabat b) amavit c) amat
b) amavit
What is the primary function of the imperfect tense?
To describe actions that were ongoing or habitual in the past.
True or False: The imperfect tense can be used to set the scene in a narrative.
True
What is the key ending for first conjugation imperfect verbs in Latin?
The key ending is -bat for singular and -bant for plural.
Provide an example of an imperfect verb form.
amabat (he/she was loving)
In Latin, how do you typically form the perfect tense for regular verbs?
By adding the appropriate perfect tense endings to the perfect stem.
Multiple choice: Which tense would you use to describe a one-time action that occurred in the past? a) Imperfect b) Perfect
b) Perfect
What are the principal parts of a Latin verb needed to form the perfect tense?
The first, second, and fourth principal parts.
Fill in the blank: The imperfect tense is often used with ______ expressions to indicate duration.
time
What is the Latin term for the ‘perfect active indicative’?
Perfectum activum indicativum
True or False: The imperfect tense can indicate completed actions in the past.
False
