Using second-declension adjectives in Latin

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1

Which adjective form properly completes the sentence?

Mare __________ est.

placidum

placida

placido

placidus

Explanation

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

2

Which adjective form properly completes the sentence?

Cornu capri __________ est.

longum

longus

longo

longa

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."

3

Which adjective correctly completes the sentence below?

Agricola __________ est.

laetus

laeta

laeti

laetum

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.

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