Understanding Latin Cases

Which case is primarily used for the subject of a sentence in Latin?

• Genitive

• Dative

• Nominative

• Ablative

What is the primary function of the genitive case?

• To show possession

• To indicate direct objects

• To indicate the subject

• To show indirect objects

Which case is used for indirect objects in Latin?

• Accusative

• Nominative

• Dative

• Vocative

What is the accusative case primarily used for?

• Indirect objects

• Direct objects

• Showing possession

• Subjects

Which case is often used with prepositions indicating motion towards?

• Vocative

• Accusative

• Ablative

• Genitive

What is the ablative case often used to indicate?

• Means or manner

• Direct objects

• Indirect objects

• Possession

Which case is used to call or address someone directly?

• Accusative

• Genitive

• Dative

• Vocative

In the American order, which case comes first?

• Genitive

• Nominative

• Ablative

• Dative

Which case is used to show duration of time?

• Ablative

• Dative

• Genitive

• Accusative

What is the function of the nominative case in sentences with linking verbs?

• To show possession

• To indicate the subject and complement

• To indicate direct objects

• To show indirect objects