AP Latin › Latin Ablative Case
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
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."
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
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."
Vir __________ caeditur
gladio
cum gladio
a gladio
per gladio
gladium
The correct answer is gladio. This is the example of the ablative of means, meaning an inanimate object was used to achieve an action. As such, there is no need for a preposition, as gladio in this context means "with a sword" already.
Vir __________ caeditur
gladio
cum gladio
a gladio
per gladio
gladium
The correct answer is gladio. This is the example of the ablative of means, meaning an inanimate object was used to achieve an action. As such, there is no need for a preposition, as gladio in this context means "with a sword" already.