Read the English and Latin versions of this paragraph. Which English noun is the possessive?

1. Read the English and Latin versions of this paragraph. Which English noun is the possessive? Which other English noun does the possessive describe? ? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? Now, identify the Latin form of that possessive noun? Which other Latin noun does the possessive (Genitive case) noun describe? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? Alexandria has a huge harbor. Near the harbor is an island. It is easy for ships to arrive at the harbor, because on this island there is a huge lighthouse. There are many ships in Alexandria’s harbor.

2. Read the English and Latin versions of this paragraph. Which English noun is the possessive? Which other English noun does the possessive describe? ? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? Now, identify the Latin form of that possessive noun? Which other Latin noun does the possessive (Genitive case) noun describe? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? The described noun comes after the possessive in English. The described noun comes before the possessive in Latin. Alexandria has a huge harbor. Near the harbor is an island. It is easy for ships to arrive at the harbor, because on this island there is a huge lighthouse. There are many ships in Alexandria’s harbor.

3. In Latin, possessive nouns use the Genitive case endings. In Latin, possessive nouns come after the nouns they describe.

4. Which English noun is the possessive? Which other English noun does the possessive describe? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? (before or after) Identify the Latin form of that possessive noun? Which other Latin noun does that Genitive case noun describe AND WHAT IS IT’S “CASE”? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? (before or after) Alexandria is a rowdy city. There is always a huge crowd in the city. Many merchants walk through the streets. Many slaves run through the city. Many soldiers march through the streets of the city. Roman soldiers protect the city.

5. The next three passages are similar to those we just went over, but now your answers will be graded and added to the gradebook as a TEST. You may use your notes, but NOT each other!! T h e L i b r a r y o f A l e x a n d r i a

6. Which English noun is the possessive? Which other English noun does the possessive describe? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? (before or after) Identify the Latin form of that possessive noun? Which other Latin noun does that Genitive case noun describe AND WHAT IS IT’S “CASE”? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? (before or after) Clemens and I saw a temple after we arrived in the city. We hurried to the temple, which Augustus Caesar had built near the shore. In front of Caesar’s temple was an altar. I poured some wine onto the altar.

7. Which English noun is the possessive? Which other English noun does the possessive describe? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? (before or after) Identify the Latin form of that possessive noun? Which other Latin noun does that Genitive case noun describe AND WHAT IS IT’S “CASE”? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? (before or after) Barbillus, a rich man, lived near this city. Barbillus used to do business often with my father. He had a slendid house. Soon I arrived at Barbillus’ house. It was easy for me to find the house, because Barbillus was a very well known man.

8. Which English noun is the possessive? Which other English noun does the possessive describe? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? (before or after) Identify the Latin form of that possessive noun? Which other Latin noun does that Genitive case noun describe AND WHAT IS IT’S “CASE”? Where does it come in the sentence in relation to the possessive? (before or after) Barbillus had many slaves, I had none. “It is right for you to have an Egyptian slave,” he said. Among Barbillus’ slaves was an Egyptian boy. Barbillus, a kind man, gave me the boy.

9. Extra Credit (to remove a low Quia Grammar Grade OR exempt yourself from this week’s goals) Find all of the grammar examples from the story & Tell me which section (#3-#5) you found them: • A first person singular (I) perfect tense verb. • A plural Accusative case noun acting • as a Prepositional Object (not as a D.O.) • A first declension noun actiong as a Direct Object. • A Dative case (Indirect Object) noun of any type. • A Plural Adjective of any case.