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WorksheetsLatin Grammar and Comprehension Practice
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
What is the nominative singular ending for a 1st declension noun in Latin?
a
us
um
em
Which case is used for the direct object in Latin?
Nominative
Accusative
Genitive
Dative
What is the accusative singular ending for a 2nd declension noun in Latin?
um
am
em
us
For what purpose is the nominative case used in Latin?
Subject and subject modifiers
Direct object and object
Possession and ownership
Indirect object
Which of the following is an example of a nominative subject modifier from the story in basilica?
mendax
Hermogenes
Hermogenem
anulum
What is the correct accusative singular ending for a 3rd declension noun in Latin?
em
am
um
us
Which of the following is an example of a 1st person verb from the story in basilica?
ago
accusas
intrat
anulum
Why was Caecilius’ family considered rich?
They had a big house and fancy stuff
They worked in the forum every day
They owned many slaves and animals
They traveled to Rome frequently
Which activity did NOT happen in the forum according to the list?
farming
shopping
negotiation
banking
Which of the following is the accusative object of the preposition in the story in basilica?
anulum
Hermogenes
mendax
ago
What is the nominative singular ending for a 2nd declension noun in Latin?
us or er
a
um
em
Which of the following is an example of an accusative direct object from the story in basilica?
Hermogenem
Hermogenes
mendax
ago
What is the accusative singular ending for a 1st declension noun in Latin?
am
um
em
a
Which of the following is an example of a 2nd person verb from the story in basilica?
accusas
ago
intrat
anulum
Which of the following is an example of a 3rd person verb from the story in basilica?
intrat
ago
accusas
Hermogenem
What is the nominative singular ending for a 3rd declension noun in Latin, as shown in the chart?
(fish drawing)
a
us
um
Which of the following is NOT a use of the accusative case in Latin?
Subject
Direct object
Object
Accusative object of a preposition
Which of the following activities is specifically mentioned as happening in the forum?
banking
farming
teaching
hunting
Why do we know so much about the city of Pompeii?
It was preserved in ash.
It was discovered by archaeologists in the 1800s who wrote many books.
It was the capital of the Roman Empire for centuries.
It was mentioned in every ancient Roman text.
What is the correct translation for the Latin verb 'sum'?
I am
You are
He/she/it is
We are
Which Latin verb means 'you are'?
es
sum
est
habes
How do you translate the Latin verb 'est'?
is
are
am
have
What person is 'numerat' and how do you translate it?
3rd person; He/she/it counts.
1st person; I count.
2nd person; You count.
3rd person; He/she/it seeks.
What person is 'quaero' and how do you translate it?
1st person; I seek.
2nd person; You seek.
3rd person; He/she/it seeks.
1st person; I count.
What person is 'habes' and how do you translate it?
2nd person; You have.
1st person; I have.
3rd person; He/she/it has.
2nd person; You seek.
What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'carpe diem'?
Seize the day.
Pay attention.
Blank slate; new beginnings.
Cast of characters.
Which Latin phrase means 'nurturing mother' and is a fancy way of saying 'my graduating school is...'?
alma mater
mea culpa
tabula rasa
placebo
What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'mea culpa'?
My bad; important in Catholic prayer.
I will please.
Seize the day.
Blank slate; new beginnings.
Which Latin phrase is used to mean 'pay attention'?
NB
via
Moana sum
circa
What is the origin of the English word 'prejudice'?
iudex, to judge
laborate, to work together
via, by way of
magnus, being forgiven
Which Latin root is related to a chef and gives us the English word 'culinary'?
coquus
taberna
vocat
bibit
Which Latin word means 'someone who sells things' and is the origin of the English word 'vendor'?
vendit
vocat
clamant
agilis
What is the meaning of the Latin root 'magnus' as used in the English word 'magnanimous'?
Being forgiven
Never be satisfied
Drink
Calls
Which Latin root means 'never be satisfied' and is the origin of the English word 'insatiable'?
satis
bibit
clamant
portat
What is the first step in translating a Latin sentence?
Find the verb
Find the subject
Find the direct object
Translate
Translate the Latin sentence 'ego laboro'.
I am working.
You are working.
The merchant is working.
I am listening.
What does the Latin word 'audit' mean?
hears, listen to
to villa
to, at
store, shop, inn
Which Latin phrase means 'we will find a way or make one' and was said by Hannibal Barca in 218 BC?
inveniemus viam aut faciemus
carpe diem
tabula rasa
dramatis personae
What is the English meaning of the Latin word 'pecunia'?
money
forum with money
happy
terrified
What does the Latin word 'numerat' mean in English?
he/she/it counts
he/she/it sells
he/she/it calls
he/she/it seeks
What is the Latin word for 'money'?
pecunia
forum
barbam
negotium
What is the English translation of the Latin phrase 'negotium agit'?
does business
does not do business
sells business
counts business
What does the Latin word 'videt' mean?
sees
calls
sells
counts
What is the English meaning of the Latin word 'vocat'?
calls
sees
says
counts
If someone is described as 'perterritus', how do they feel?
terrified
happy and excited
angry and loud
not happy
Which Latin word would you use to say 'I am'?
ego
sum
tu
es
Which Latin word means 'you are'?
es
tu
ego
sum
Which Latin word means 'he/she/it counts'?
numerat
venit
respondet
inquit
Which Latin word means 'calls'?
vocat
videt
clamat
quaero
Which Latin word means 'does business'?
negotium agit
pecunia
forum
barbam
Which Latin word means 'angry'?
iratus
laetus
perterritus
forum
Which Latin word would best complete the sentence: 'Marcus ____ in foro.' (Marcus is in the forum.)
est
sum
ego
tu
If you wanted to say 'I seek money' in Latin, which words would you use?
quaero pecunia
ego pecunia
sum pecunia
venit pecunia
Which Latin word is most opposite in meaning to 'laetus'?
iratus
pecunia
forum
numerat
Which Latin word would you use to describe someone who is terrified?
perterritus
laetus
iratus
forum
Which Latin word would you use to say 'you have'?
habes
tu
sum
ego
Which Latin word means 'says' or 'said'?
inquit
respondet
clamat
vocat
