Using second-declension adjectives in Latin

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Choose the correct answers from the options below

Video __________ saxa

tria

CORRECT

tres

0

tribus

0

trium

0

tresia

0

Explanation

The number three, "tres,"declined like an adjective. The noun "saxa" is the accusative plural of "saxum" a neuter noun. The correct neuter accusative plural of "tres" is "tria."

2

Which adjective form properly completes the sentence?

Mare __________ est.

placidum

CORRECT

placida

0

placido

0

placidus

0

Explanation

"Mare" is a third declension neuter singular noun. Thus it requires the neuter nominative singular adjective form, "placidum."

3

Which adjective form properly completes the sentence?

Cornu capri __________ est.

longum

CORRECT

longus

0

longo

0

longa

0

Explanation

"Cornu" is a neuter fourth declension noun. It appears in the nominative singular case in this sentence, meaning it requires the neuter nominative singular form "longum."

4

Which adjective correctly completes the sentence below?

Agricola __________ est.

laetus

CORRECT

laeta

0

laeti

0

laetum

0

Explanation

Although "agricola" is a first declension noun, it is a rare exception to this declension in that it is masculine, meaning it would require the second declension masculine adjective form "laetus" in order to match grammtically in case, number and gender.