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How should you go about answering a reading comprehension question in a GCSE Latin Language paper?

First of all, you should bear in mind that a reading comprehension question does not require you to actually translate a sentence or passage, but rather to show knowledge of what is happening in it. Therefor...
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Answered by Christina M. • Latin tutor
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How do I go about translating a sentence?

Translating a sentence can be easy if you take it in simple steps! We will translate the sentence 'Julius suo servo pecuniam dedit'. We should begin by finding the verb. If you have learnt to conjugate verbs...
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Answered by Kathryn D. • Latin tutor
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How do I spot a purpose clause?

A purpose clause contains a main verb in the indicative, and a secondary verb in the subjunctive which is introduced by 'ut'. If the main verb is in the past tense, the imperfect subjunctive is used. ie. ser...
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Answered by Gemma T. • Latin tutor
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Complete the following translation.

Romani Hannibalem timebant. Hannibal vir clarus Africanus erat. quod Romanos non amabat, magnas copias contra Romam ducere et oppidum delere constituit. dux bonus et validus erat. Africani igitur eum magnope...
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Answered by James H. • Latin tutor
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Name and explain three clauses where you might find the subjunctive

Purpose clauses - A purpose clause contains the word 'ut' followed by the subjunctive and is translated as 'in order that' or 'in order to' Result clauses - A result clause also contains the word 'ut' follow...
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Answered by Lucia R. • Latin tutor
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