Page 2: Superlatives, Pronouns, and Modal Verbs

This page delves into various aspects of Latin grammar, including superlatives, pronouns in the dative case, question words, and modal verbs.

The section on superlatives explains that they are usually represented by double consonants in Latin.

Example: Superlative forms such as "irantissimi" and "miserrimus" are provided to illustrate this concept.

The page then moves on to pronouns in the dative case, listing common forms:

Vocabulary:

• Mihi = to me
• Tibi = to you
• Nobis = to us
• Vobis = to you (plural)

A comprehensive list of question words is provided, which is essential for forming interrogative sentences in Latin:

Highlight:

• Cur = why?
• Quis = who?
• Quid = what?
• Ubi = where?
• Quo = where to?
• Num = surely not?

The page introduces the concept of modal verbs in Latin, explaining that verbs like "volo" (I want), "nolo" (I don't want), and "possum" (I am able to) are often used with an infinitive.

A detailed conjugation of the modal verb "possum" in the present tense is provided:

Example:

• Possum - I am able
• Potes - you (singular) are able
• Potest - he/she/it is able
• Possumus - we are able
• Potestis - you (plural) are able
• Possunt - they are able

The page concludes by highlighting the present tense conjugation of the verb "to be" (sum) in Latin, emphasizing the importance of memorizing this irregular verb.

This page provides valuable information on various grammatical concepts, helping students to form more complex sentences and ask questions in Latin. The focus on modal verbs and pronouns in the dative case enhances students' ability to express ability, desire, and indirect objects in Latin.

Page 3: Latin Tenses - Perfect, Imperfect, Pluperfect, and Passive

This page provides a comprehensive overview of various Latin tenses, including the perfect, imperfect, pluperfect, and passive forms. Each tense is presented with its complete conjugation pattern, making it an invaluable resource for students studying Latin tenses.

The page begins with the perfect tense, which is used to describe completed actions:

Example: The perfect tense endings are: -o, -s, -t, -mus, -tis, -nt

Next, the imperfect tense is introduced, which is used to describe ongoing actions in the past:

Highlight: The imperfect tense endings are: -bam, -bas, -bat, -bamus, -batis, -bant

The pluperfect tense, used to describe actions completed before another past action, is also covered:

Vocabulary: Pluperfect tense endings: -eram, -eras, -erat, -eramus, -eratis, -erant

The page then shifts focus to the passive voice, presenting both the present and imperfect passive forms:

Definition: The passive voice is used when the subject of the sentence is being acted upon.

The present passive tense, used to describe actions being done to the subject in the present, is conjugated as follows:

Example: Present passive endings: -r, -ris, -tur, -mur, -mini, -ntur

The imperfect passive tense, describing actions that were being done to the subject in the past, is also provided:

Highlight: Imperfect passive endings: -bar, -baris, -batur, -bamur, -bamini, -bantur

Finally, the page introduces the future tense, differentiating between the conjugations for 1st and 2nd conjugation verbs versus 3rd and 4th conjugation verbs.

This page serves as an excellent reference for students learning about Latin tenses, providing a clear and comprehensive overview of various tense forms and their uses. The inclusion of both active and passive voices enhances students' understanding of how actions can be expressed in Latin.