Neuter
Noun-Adjectives
Dative Case
Author Notes
100

To which declension do the neuter nouns we've learned so far belong?

2nd

100

What is an adjective?

a word that describes/modifies a noun

100

What is the dative case used for?

Indirect object

100

Who is the Ch. 4 author?

Cicero

200

In what cases and numbers does the neuter differ from masculine nouns?

Nom S, Nom/Acc Pl (Voc S/P)

200

How do adjectives always agree with nouns?

gender, number and case

200

What is an indirect object?

The noun indirectly affected by the verb

200

What genre(s) did he write?

Oratory/speeches, letters, philosophy

300

What is the nominative and accusative plural ending for 2nd declension neuter nouns?

-a

300

Why don't adjectives need to match nouns in ending?

Ending doesn't necessarily indicate gender

Adjectives can match with nouns from any declension

300

How do you translate the dative case into English?

to/for

300

When did he live?

106 - 43 BCE

400

What is the neuter rule?

The nominative and accusative (and vocative) endings are always the same in the neuter

400

What is the order of genders for an adjective's dictionary form?

Masculine, Feminine, Neuter

400

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

400

What is a "Pyrrhic victory"?

A victory won at an unacceptable cost

500

Translate this sentence: Praemia viri boni dant.

Good men give rewards.

500
Make the adjective in parentheses match the noun in bold: Fabricius vincula profugae _____ dat. (malus)

malo

500

Translate this sentence: Aquam athletis paratis.

Y'all give water to the athletes.

500

What is the title of the work from which the Ch. 4 story is adapted?

De Officiis (On Duties)