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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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