Stage 26-27 Subjunctive Clauses and Gerundives

Purpose clauses are introduced by...

• quod

• ut

• cum

• ubi

Type in a translation of ut in a purpose clause

(a)  

Which of these is the correct translation of

Modestus culinam intravit ut cibum consumeret.

• Modestus entered the kitchen in order that he might eat food.

• Modestus entered the kitchen so that he might eat food.

• Modestus entered the kitchen to eat food.

• Modestus entered the kitchen for food.

Answer explanation

The incorrect translation does not contain a translation for the verb 'consumeret' and purpose clauses are not introduced by 'for'

Why is scriberet in the subjunctive in this sentence?

Caecilius stilum quaesivit ut epistulam scriberet.

• Indirect question

• Indirect command

• Purpose clause

Answer explanation

It is a purpose clause explaining 'why' or 'for what purpose' Caecilius searched for (quaesivit) the pen.

Which of these is the correct translation for

Caecilius stilum quaesivit ut epistulam scriberet.

• Caecilius searched for a pen to write a letter.

• Caecilius searched for a pen because he was writing a letter.

• Caecilius searched for a pen and was writing a letter.

What form of the verb is ei referendum est?

• Gerundive

• Perfect passive participle

• Subjunctive

Answer explanation

Remember that the gerundive is formed by taking the '-s' off of the present participle and adding '-dum'.

How would you translate mihi respondendum est.

(a)  

Which of these is the gerundive form of the verb curro, currere, cucurri ?

• cucurri

• currens

• currentum

• currendum

Answer explanation

Remember that the gerundive is formed by taking the '-s' off of the present participle and adding '-dum'.

What must Modestus do according to this gerundive of obligation?

Modesto fugiendum est.

• escape

• eat

• sleep

• sing

Answer explanation

fugiendum comes from fugio, fugere, fugi - to run away, flee (from).

What type of sentence is this?

Modestus militibus imperavit ut captivos caperent.

• indirect question

• indirect command

• purpose clause

• result clause

Answer explanation

It is an indirect command introduced by the commanding verb 'imperavit' and the conjunction 'ut', telling the soldiers what Modestus wants them to do.