Latin Verb 'To Be' Forms

The video tutorial explores the irregular Latin verb 'to be', focusing on its future and imperfect tenses. It explains the conjugation patterns, highlighting the thematic vowels and personal endings. The tutorial also covers compound verbs of 'sum', such as 'adsum' and 'possum', and concludes with a comprehension check to reinforce learning.

What is the best way to learn the future and imperfect forms of the verb 'to be' in Latin?

• By understanding their meaning

• By memorizing the forms

• By practicing with sentences

• By comparing with other verbs

Which English phrase corresponds to the future tense of the Latin verb 'to be'?

• I used to be

• I was

• I will be

• I have been

What thematic vowel is used in the future tense conjugation of the verb 'to be'?

• -o-

• -i-

• -a-

• -e-

In the imperfect tense, which infix is used in the conjugation of the verb 'to be'?

• -bu-

• -bo-

• -ba-

• -bi-

Which of the following is a compound verb of 'sum'?

• amo

• adsum

• video

• lego

What does the compound verb 'possum' mean?

• I am strong

• I am able

• I am absent

• I am present