Quiz on Third Declension Latin Nouns

What is the genitive singular ending for third declension nouns?

• -um

• -us

• -is

• -a

Which of the following is NOT a possible nominative singular ending for third declension nouns?

• -a

• -e

• -x

• -us

What is the nominative singular form of the noun 'principis'?

• principis

• principibus

• principem

• princeps

In the sentence 'gladiatores leones necant', who is performing the action?

• Both

• Neither

• The gladiators

• The lions

What is the genitive form of the noun 'princeps'?

• principis

• principem

• principes

• principibus

Which case is used to determine the declension of a noun?

• Genitive

• Dative

• Accusative

• Nominative

What is the accusative singular ending for third declension nouns?

• -us

• -a

• -em

• -is

Which of the following is a characteristic of third declension nouns?

• Have a blank nominative singular

• Always end in -us

• Always end in -a

• Always end in -r

What is the dative plural ending for third declension nouns?

• -is

• -um

• -em

• -ibus

In Latin, what does the word order typically indicate?

• Emphasis

• Case

• Tense

• Subject and object