4th and 5th Noun Declensions

Open Ended

Why do you think understanding the characteristics of nouns is important when learning Latin?

Draw

Underline the nouns in each sentence then use the notes from the previous slide to determine the case of each noun:

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct way to determine the declension of a Latin noun?

• By looking at the first form of the dictionary entry

• By looking at the gender of the noun

• By looking at the end of the second form of the dictionary entry

• By translating the noun into English

Draw

Using the notes on the previous slide, determine the declension (1st, 2nd, 3rd) for each of the following nouns:

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nouns is an example of a 4th declension noun?

• servus, servi, m.

• dea, deae, f.

• exercitus, exercitūs, m.

• canis, canis, m/f.

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Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between the endings of 4th declension nouns and those of the first three declensions?

• 4th declension nouns end with -ae

• 4th declension nouns are dominated by the letter 'u'

• 4th declension nouns end with -is

• 4th declension nouns are always feminine

Draw

Using the notes and song on the previous slide, change the forms for this 4th declension noun:

Draw

Using the notes and song on the previous slide, change the forms of this 4th declension neuter noun:

Poll

Select how you are feeling:

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The 5th declension is dominated by the letter ___ and has no neuter nouns.

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Using the notes and song on the previous slide, change the forms for this 5th declension Noun:

Open Ended

How do the characteristics of case, gender, and number help you understand or translate Latin nouns?

Open Ended

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