Greek tenses

What is the key indicator of a past tense in Greek?

• σ at the end of the stem

• augment (ἑ) at the start of the stem

• augment (ἐ) at the start of the stem

• α in the endings

Which tenses have σ added at the end of the stem?

• present

• future

• imperfect

• aorist

Which letter appears in the aorist in all endings except the 3rd sg?

• ε

• α

• ι

• ο

The future has the same endings as which tense?

• present

• imperfect

• aorist

When the augment is combined with an α or ε, what letter/combination of letters is generally formed?

• α

• η

• ει

• αε

When an augment is added to a verb starting with a vowel, which way round does the breathing go?

• smooth (backwards c)

• rough (forwards c)

• whichever direction the original verb had

When σ is added to a verb with a stem ending in κ, γ, χ, σκ, or σσ, what combined letter is formed?

• ξ

• ψ

• σ

• ζ

When σ is added to a verb with a stem ending in π, β, or φ, what combined letter is formed?

• ξ

• ψ

• σ

• ζ

When σ is added to a verb with a stem ending in τ, δ, θ, or ζ, which letter survives?

• ξ

• ψ

• σ

• ζ