M&M Verbs
Translation
Relative Time
Structure
100
Name two M&M verbs.
Credo, dico, scio, puto, spero, cogito, etc.
100
What word is used in the translation of an indirect statement?
"That"
100
If the main verb is past tense and the infinitive is present tense, how do you translate the infinitive?
The subject was verbing/ verbed
100
What verbal form is used in all Indirect Statements?
Infinitives
200
Translate these two M&M verbs: Video Puto
Video- to see Puto- to think
200
Translate: Credunt vitam amare.
They believe that he loves life.
200
If the main verb is past tense and the infinitive is perfect tense, how do you translate the infinitive?
The subject had verbed
200
In what case are all the nouns in an indirect statement?
Accusative
300
Which of the following is not an M&M verb? Ostendo, nego, iacio, audio
Iacio
300
Translate: Putabant auctorem libros scribere.
They believed that the author wrote the books.
300
If the main verb is past tense and the infinitive is future tense, how do you translate the infinitive?
The subject would verb/ the subject was going to verb
300
How do you recognize an indirect statement?
There is an M&M verb, an infinitive, and accusative nouns.
400
What does M&M stand for?
Mind and Mouth
400
Translate: Videbas ductem cives iuvisse.
You saw that the leader had helped the citizens.
400
If the main verb is future tense and the infinitive is perfect, how do you translate the infinitive?
The subject was verbing/ verbed
400
How do you find the subject of the indirect statement portion of the sentence?
You find the first accusative noun, or any personal pronoun such as "mē", "vōs", "tē", or "nōs".
500
Translate these three M&M verbs: Sentio Scribo Nescio
Sentio- to feel Scribo- to write Nescio- to not know
500
Translate: Nesciebat tyrannum urbem deletum esse.
He did not know that the tyrant would destroy the city.
500
What other construction is Relative Time used for?
Participles
500
In English, how does the structure of Direct Statements differ from Indirect Statements?
Direct statements use quotations, dialogue coming directly from the speaker, and Indirect statements don't use quotations, dialogue being reported indirectly through a third party. Example: Direct– "I love money." Jack says. Indirect– Jack says that he loves money.
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