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What is the present stem for the first conjugation in the imperfect tense?

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ama-

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How is the imperfect tense formed in Latin?

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By adding the endings bam, bas, bat, bamus, batis, bant to the present stem.

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What does the sign ‘ba’ indicate in the imperfect tense?

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It indicates the imperfect tense.

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What does the term ‘imperfect’ mean in Latin?

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Not finished.

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What types of actions does the imperfect tense describe?

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  • Ongoing
  • Repeated
  • Habitual
  • Interrupted
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Is the imperfect tense used to describe a single completed past action?

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False.

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Provide an example of a sentence using the imperfect tense.

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I was calling you when the doorbell rang.

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What is the Latin verb for ‘I plow’?

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aro

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What is the Latin verb for ‘I shout’?

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clamo

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What is the Latin verb for ‘I err, wander’?

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erro

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What is the Latin verb for ‘I help’?

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juvo

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What is the Latin verb for ‘I praise’?

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laudo

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What is the Latin verb for ‘I tell’?

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narro

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What is the Latin verb for ‘I desire, wish’?

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opto

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What is the Latin verb for ‘I fight’?

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pugno

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What is the Latin verb for ‘I look at’?

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specto

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What is the Latin verb for ‘I tempt’?

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tempto

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What is the derivative of ‘aro’?

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arable

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What is the derivative of ‘clamo’?

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clamor

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What is the derivative of ‘erro’?

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erroneous

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What is the derivative of ‘juvo’?

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What is the derivative of ‘laudo’?

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What is the derivative of ‘narro’?

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What is the derivative of ‘opto’?

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What is the derivative of 'pugno'?
pugnacious
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What is the derivative of 'specto'?
inspect
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What is the derivative of 'tempto'?
temptation
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What does the Latin word 'specto' mean?
look at
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Why might an English preposition be needed when translating a Latin verb?
Because the personal ending of the verb indicates a pronoun subject
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What is the significance of personal endings in Latin verbs?
They are sufficient to indicate a pronoun subject, allowing a Latin sentence to consist of one word
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Translate 'I was fighting' into Latin.
Pugnabam
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Translate 'You were shouting' into Latin.
Clamabas
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Translate 'We are washing' into Latin.
Lavamus
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Translate 'He plows' into Latin.
Arat
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What is 'Stabat Mater'?
An ancient Latin hymn celebrating the emotions of Mary at the Cross
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What is another name for 'Stabat Mater'?
The Dolorosa
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Since when has 'The Dolorosa' been used in liturgy?
Since at least the 14th century
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What tense is the verb in 'Stabat Mater'?
Imperfect tense
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In 'Stabat Mater', where does the verb appear in relation to the subject?
Precedes the subject
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What is the Latin term for 'he was wandering'?
Errabat
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What is the Latin term for 'they plow'?
Arant
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What is the Latin term for 'she praises'?
Laudat
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What is the Latin term for 'you were fighting'?
Pugnabas
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What is the Latin term for 'he was desiring'?
Desiderabat
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What is the Latin term for 'we tell'?
Narramus
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What is the Latin term for 'you (p) look at'?
Spectatis
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What is the Latin term for 'we were helping'?
Juvabamus
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What is the Latin term for 'you err'?
Erras
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What is the Latin term for 'they were praising'?
Laudabant
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Fill in the blank: The Latin verb 'specto' translates to _______.
look at
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