Exploring Comparative Adjectives in Latin

The video tutorial explains adjectives, focusing on the comparative degree in both English and Latin. It covers how comparatives are formed, including regular and irregular forms, and how they are used in sentences. The tutorial also discusses the ablative of comparison and using comparatives to express excessive degrees. Key examples and rules are provided to aid understanding.

What is the primary function of an adjective?

• To describe adverbs

• To describe nouns

• To describe pronouns

• To describe verbs

Which degree of adjectives is used to compare two different nouns?

• Absolute

• Superlative

• Comparative

• Positive

How is the comparative form of 'altus' (high) formed in Latin?

• Altissimus

• Altior

• Altusior

• Altus

What is the comparative form of 'felix' (happy) in Latin?

• Feliximus

• Felicior

• Felicius

• Felixior

Which of the following is an irregular comparative form in Latin?

• Melior

• Karyor

• Altior

• Felicius

What is the comparative form of 'magnus' (great) in Latin?

• Magnior

• Magnissimus

• Maior

• Magnusior

When using 'quam' to compare two objects, what case should both objects be in?

• Ablative

• Accusative

• Same case

• Nominative

In the sentence 'Hic fluvius est latior quam ille fluvius', what does 'latior' mean?

• Deeper

• Narrower

• Wider

• Shallower

What is the ablative of comparison used for in Latin?

• To compare two objects without 'quam'

• To show possession

• To indicate direction

• To express time

Which word can be used in Latin to mean 'more' without using the comparative degree?

• Plus

• Maior

• Magis

• Melior