Latin II Sayings & Abbreviations Final Review

The art collector said that he had a bona fide painting by Picasso

• genuine
• forged
• stolen
• detailed

A student who recites a poem verbatim repeats the poem

• very slowly
• word for word
• in a loud voice
• in a whisper

We approved the agenda at the beginning of the meeting.

• rules
• election
• items to discuss
• treasurer's report

The sign that read "Cave canem" informed the Romans that

• caves were nearby
• dinner was ready
• the store was closed
• the dog was dangerous

The Roman poet, Horace, gave us the expression "Carpe diem!", meaning

• seize the day
• change your mind
• walk faster
• try harder

The scoreboard on the baseball field read: red Sox against Cardinals.

• cf.
• vs.
• id.
• etc.

The coach asked the team to report at 8 in the morning.

• p.m.
• A.U.C.
• a.m.
• Q.E.D.

The teachers decided to discuss the most important  problems first, for example, the behavior of the students.

• i.e.
• viz.
• e.g.
• op. cit.

The teacer wrote a message on the chalkboard: "Note well: Students will not be permitted to use calculators on the test."

• N.B.
• P.S.
• A.D.
• B.C.

Errare humanum est. But to forgive is divine.

• everyone needs help

• humans are not wise

• Everyone makes mistakes

• humans are vindictive