Marcus Aurelius

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. --Marcus Aurelius

Thursday, October 25, 2018

October 25. Chapter 05 Complementary Infinitives. Bellwork and Guided Practice


Grammar Term of the Day: Complementary Infinitives

Complementary infinitives:
  • expand the meaning of some verbs by adding an infinitive form the verb
  • complete the meaning of a verb
  • infinitives can be recognized by the letters -re at the end of the verb:

errare, to wander
ridere to laugh
ascendere to climb
cadere, to fall
repellere, to drive off
conspicere, to catch sight of
 vexare to annoy
ambulare, to walk
sedere, to sit

Translate on your own:
laborare
descendere
exire (ex+ire)



Review Characters in Iliad, Odyssey and Aeneas with this Quizlet set.


Take quiz on Aeneid: http://www.quia.com/quiz/6890653.html

HOMEWORK: LAST 3 SENTENCES OF 3C AND COMPLEMENTARY INFINITIVE ACTIVITY SHEET HANDOUT.

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