A verb contains 2 essential pieces of information: the action and the _____.
The person doing the action (subject)
100
The Latin word for English's definite article "the" is ___.
TRICK QUESTION, Latin doesn't have the definite article "the"
100
What is the name of the first Roman emperor?
Augustus
100
What is the capital of New York state?
Albany
200
Name 1 derivative from the Latin word "femina"
female, feminine, femininity, femme fatale, etc.
200
True/False: English word order impacts the meaning of a sentence.
True
200
Which part of a Latin verb tells you the action, the beginning part or the end part?
The beginning part
200
In what Greek city did Horace study philosophy?
Athens
200
What is the smartest breed of dog?
Border collie
300
Name 1 derivative from the Latin word "intrat."
enter, entrance, introduction, introductory, introduce, etc.
300
True/False: Latin word order impacts the meaning of a sentence.
False
300
Which of the following can be translated "Dinner is ready"?
"cena parata est" OR "cena est parata"
TRICK QUESTION -- they BOTH can be translated that way
300
Horace's four books of _____ were modeled on Greek lyric poetry.
Odes
300
List each classmate's Latin name.
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400
Name 1 derivative from the Latin word "habitat"
habitat, habitation, inhabit, cohabitation
400
A subject complement is used to describe ___.
The subject
400
Is a Latin verb more commonly found at the beginning or end of a sentence?
the end
400
Which philosopher taught that we should enjoy life's pleasures but in moderation?
Epicurus
400
Who came up with the phrase "carpe diem"/"seize the day"?
Horace
500
Name 2 derivatives from the Latin word "discipula"
disciple, discipline, disciplinarian, disciplinary, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, etc.
500
TWO PARTS:
1. Which Latin sentence expresses "she is walking": "ambulat" or "est ambulat"?
2. Explain why
"ambulat"
Reason: est is its own sovereign verb, not a helping verb. Latin does not use helping verbs like English does.
500
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) "Scintilla est in casa laborat"
B) "Scintilla in casa laborat"
B is correct
(Latin does NOT use helping verbs)
500
True/False: Horace came from humble beginnings; in fact, his father had once been a slave.
True
500
Most of us are very familiar with the three main categories of chocolate: dark, milk, and white. However, this summer a new FOURTH category was revealed: ______ chocolate!