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Example Question #1 : Sat Subject Test In Latin
Vir __________ caeditur
Possible Answers:
cum gladio
gladium
a gladio
per gladio
gladio
Correct answer:
gladio
Explanation:
The correct answer is gladio. This is the example of the ablative of means, meaning an inanimate object was used to achieve an action. As such, there is no need for a preposition, as gladio in this context means "with a sword" already.
Example Question #1 : Latin Ablative Case
Choose the correct translation for the underlined section of the sentence.
Ego visus sum a Bruto.
Possible Answers:
for Brutus
at Brutus
by Brutus
with Brutus
to Brutus
Correct answer:
by Brutus
Explanation:
The sentence translates to "I was seen by Brutus." This is called the ablative of personal agent, which uses the preposition "a" before the noun that is doing the action.
This construction is seen in the words "a Bruto."
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