AP Latin : Latin Adjectives

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Latin

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Latin Adjectives

Which adjective correctly completes the sentence below?

Legionarii romani milites __________ in mundo sunt.

Possible Answers:

fortissimis

fortissima

fortissimes

fortissimi

Correct answer:

fortissimi

Explanation:

Although "fortis" is a third declension adjective, in its superlative comparative form, "fortissimus," it functions as a second declension adjective; this means that in order to agree with "milites," which is itself an appositive for "Legionarii," it must be in the second declension masculine nominative plural, "fortissimi."

Example Question #1 : Using Second Declension Adjectives In Latin

Which adjective correctly completes the sentence below?

Agricola __________ est.

Possible Answers:

laetum

laeta

laeti

laetus

Correct answer:

laetus

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.

Example Question #2 : Using Second Declension Adjectives In Latin

Which adjective form properly completes the sentence?

Mare __________ est.

Possible Answers:

placidum

placido

placida

placidus

Correct answer:

placidum

Explanation:

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

Example Question #3 : Using Second Declension Adjectives In Latin

Which adjective form properly completes the sentence?

Cornu capri __________ est.

Possible Answers:

longum

longus

longa

longo

Correct answer:

longum

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."

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