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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