One reason to study Latin is to learn English better than you already know it. We will cover many English lessons in this course giving the foundation to learn the Latin.
This Chapter builds on the material from the previous lesson. Our next lesson is on the grammar concept 'linking verbs.' Fancy word for a verb that links a noun to another -- noun or adjective. For example, an adjective describes the noun, as in 'the desk is green.' 'Desk is' the noun, and 'green' describes it, so 'green' is the adjective. In 'Cornelia is a girl' the two nouns are 'Cornelia' and 'girl' linked by the verb 'is.' This verb 'is' is a linking verb.
1. Use this Link from an SAT English lesson to understand linking verbs. Only watch about half to get the point. That teacher refers to the subject of the sentence, in one example, as the 'nominative case,' a Latin term meaning subject. When done go to part 2, here.
Let's check your understanding of the concepts with this quiz. No grade attaches, only good knowledge even if you get it wrong. First, read the material on the top of page 8 about 'verbs, linking verbs and complements.' Then try this:
concept quiz
2. Latin verbs use endings to communicate persons. Persons are the words:
I, you, s/he, it, we, you all, they.
For this lesson you only need to learn the third person form of the verb:
-t s/he,it loves -nt they love
amat amant
The -t is translated as 'he or she or it'; the -nt is translated at 'they.'
The Latin then can have a subject on the end of the verb as in:
Amat eum. She loves him.
Amant eam. They love her.
Go to -- this link -- for an exercise on these and noun endings.
3. Review the vocabulary on page 7, when you feel you have the words, try this practice quiz. We don't want perfect scores here, just try and you will learn.
vocabulary quiz
4. Now that you have done the above, let's read the story, on page 7, together for practice. We will learn the pronunciation and you will see how much Latin you already know. For now, your teacher will help you further with pronunciation and read the story with you. So when ready, look to your teacher for the pronunciation exercise.
There are some 'little words,' such as 'but, because, and' -- here is a good way to get to know them since they frequently appear. Use this practice:
little words practice
A Roman Family. Let's learn a little more about culture and history. Read the short two page descriptions on pages 10 and 11, then answer these questions. Use this link. Besides the reading, you may also want to watch the video, below, at the end of this lesson for a college-student prepared film about Roman Families and social life.
This Chapter builds on the material from the previous lesson. Our next lesson is on the grammar concept 'linking verbs.' Fancy word for a verb that links a noun to another -- noun or adjective. For example, an adjective describes the noun, as in 'the desk is green.' 'Desk is' the noun, and 'green' describes it, so 'green' is the adjective. In 'Cornelia is a girl' the two nouns are 'Cornelia' and 'girl' linked by the verb 'is.' This verb 'is' is a linking verb.
1. Use this Link from an SAT English lesson to understand linking verbs. Only watch about half to get the point. That teacher refers to the subject of the sentence, in one example, as the 'nominative case,' a Latin term meaning subject. When done go to part 2, here.
Let's check your understanding of the concepts with this quiz. No grade attaches, only good knowledge even if you get it wrong. First, read the material on the top of page 8 about 'verbs, linking verbs and complements.' Then try this:
concept quiz
2. Latin verbs use endings to communicate persons. Persons are the words:
I, you, s/he, it, we, you all, they.
For this lesson you only need to learn the third person form of the verb:
-t s/he,it loves -nt they love
amat amant
The -t is translated as 'he or she or it'; the -nt is translated at 'they.'
The Latin then can have a subject on the end of the verb as in:
Amat eum. She loves him.
Amant eam. They love her.
Go to -- this link -- for an exercise on these and noun endings.
3. Review the vocabulary on page 7, when you feel you have the words, try this practice quiz. We don't want perfect scores here, just try and you will learn.
vocabulary quiz
4. Now that you have done the above, let's read the story, on page 7, together for practice. We will learn the pronunciation and you will see how much Latin you already know. For now, your teacher will help you further with pronunciation and read the story with you. So when ready, look to your teacher for the pronunciation exercise.
There are some 'little words,' such as 'but, because, and' -- here is a good way to get to know them since they frequently appear. Use this practice:
little words practice
A Roman Family. Let's learn a little more about culture and history. Read the short two page descriptions on pages 10 and 11, then answer these questions. Use this link. Besides the reading, you may also want to watch the video, below, at the end of this lesson for a college-student prepared film about Roman Families and social life.
Let's learn some basic English grammar to help learn Latin better. Watch this video to get started:
For more than some fun, the video, below, is an entertaining Latin speech given during a Harvard commencement. It's great for hearing the pronunciation, the excited animations of the speaker talking about Star Wars in Latin, and the audience laughter. A translation comes closed captioned.
Great job. Your last assignment is to translate the story of Chapter 2, page 7, into your classroom notebook. Number each sentence as you translate it. Any questions use the blog, Tuus Blogus.
The dictionary is on page 289 but the story uses many of vocabulary words from page 7.
The dictionary is on page 289 but the story uses many of vocabulary words from page 7.
Chapter 2 vocabulary quiz
On this and all quizzes you can use capitol letters or lower case, either will work with the answer key.
English to Latin Vocabulary Quiz
Content-Grammar Quiz
English to Latin Vocabulary Quiz
Content-Grammar Quiz