Using dative case in Latin
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AP Latin › Using dative case in Latin
The correct dative plural of dux is .
ducibus
duxibus
duces
ducia
ducebus
Explanation
The correct dative plural of dux is ducibus. As a third declension noun with a genitive of ducis, the proper ending, -ibus is added to the stem, resulting in ducibus.
Choose fill in the blank with the correct answer from the choices below
Senator mandat in hortum
puero
puer
puerum
pueri
pueros
Explanation
The correct answer is "puero". It should be rememebered that Mandare in Latin takes the dative case instead of the accusative; therefore, "puero" is the only viable option.
Dux mandat .
militibus
milites
militum
a militibus
militem
Explanation
The verb mandare takes the dative instead of the accusative; therefore the only correct answer can be militibus; since every other option is in the wrong case.