Using ablative of agent in Latin

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Choose the correct translation for the underlined section of the sentence.

Ego visus sum a Bruto.

by Brutus

to Brutus

for Brutus

with Brutus

at Brutus

Explanation

The sentence translates to "I was seen by Brutus." This is called the ablative of personal agent, which uses the preposition "a" before the noun that is doing the action.

This construction is seen in the words "a Bruto."

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