Neuter
To which declension do the neuter nouns we've learned so far belong?
2nd
What is an adjective?
a word that describes/modifies a noun
What is the dative case used for?
Indirect object
Who is the Ch. 4 author?
Cicero
In what cases and numbers does the neuter differ from masculine nouns?
Nom S, Nom/Acc Pl (Voc S/P)
How do adjectives always agree with nouns?
gender, number and case
What is an indirect object?
The noun indirectly affected by the verb
What genre(s) did he write?
Oratory/speeches, letters, philosophy
What is the nominative and accusative plural ending for 2nd declension neuter nouns?
-a
Why don't adjectives need to match nouns in ending?
Ending doesn't necessarily indicate gender
Adjectives can match with nouns from any declension
How do you translate the dative case into English?
to/for
When did he live?
106 - 43 BCE
What is the neuter rule?
The nominative and accusative (and vocative) endings are always the same in the neuter
What is the order of genders for an adjective's dictionary form?
Masculine, Feminine, Neuter
What are the singular/plural dative endings in the 1st and 2nd declension (including neuter)?
1st: -ae, -is
2nd: -o, -is
2nd N: -o, -is
What is a "Pyrrhic victory"?
A victory won at an unacceptable cost
Translate this sentence: Praemia viri boni dant.
Good men give rewards.
malo
Translate this sentence: Aquam athletis paratis.
Y'all give water to the athletes.
What is the title of the work from which the Ch. 4 story is adapted?
De Officiis (On Duties)