Irregular Latin Noun Forms

Irregular Latin Noun Forms

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World Languages

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video tutorial covers the rules and exceptions of second declension nouns in Latin. It highlights exceptions where nouns ending in -us are feminine or neuter, and introduces the concept of pluralia tantum. The tutorial also explains the irregular forms of the word 'deus' and the irregular vocative of 'filius'. These exceptions are important for understanding Latin grammar and translation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about some Latin nouns ending in -us?

They are always neuter.

They can be feminine.

They are used only in singular.

They are always masculine.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'pluralia tantum' refer to?

Nouns that are always singular.

Nouns that are only used in the plural form.

Nouns that change gender.

Nouns that have no plural form.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an irregular nominative plural form of 'deus'?

deum

deī

deus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the alternative genitive plural form of 'deus'?

deī

deōrum

dīs

deum

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word has an irregular vocative form mentioned in the video?

deī

diī

fīlius-iī

deus