The Comparison of Adjectives
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- In this lesson, we will look at the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in Latin.
- 3rd declension adjectives including ablative endings; comparative with quam; superlative
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7 Questions
Q1.
Which THREE of these adjectives are comparative in English.
brightest
happy
most important
terrible
very sad
Q2.
Which THREE of these adjectives are superlative in English.
happier
happy
louder
more realistic
terrible
Q3.
Which THREE of the following Latin adjectives are comparatives?
callidissimus
crudelissimus
Q4.
Which TWO of the following Latin adjectives are superlatives?
callidius
fortior
iratior
Q5.
What does the following phrase mean: canis celerior?
the quick dog
the quickest dog
Q6.
What does the following phrase mean: regina iratissima?
the angrier queen
the angry queen
Q7.
What is the Latin for 'the newer gift'?
donum novissimum
donum novum