Task 1 - Take notes
Last week we practiced commands with Cicero dixit (Simon Says). We learned that commands are formed by removing the -re from the infinitive form of the verb (see Latintutorial below if you need a refresher). There are two tricky things about infinitives. First, if the stem ends in a short-e, that short-e will change to an "i" in the command forms. The second tricky thing is that there are four irregular commands: fac (do or make) fer (bring) dic (say) duc (lead).
Benefit of learning commands (imperative forms): the singular command form is also the verb's stem.
We also leaned that the direct object form when it is singular usually ends in -m (unless the word is neuter).
This week we are going to put commands together with direct objects. "Touch your nose!"
Task 2 - Practice the flashcard set of commands in Quizlet. This set has audio. The speakers pronounce "v" as "v' instead of "w" and the audio for "lacrima" sounds like the noun for sorrow "maeror, maeroris m." - not the verb to cry.
Task 3 - Play the Match game with the command set and record your times.
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