SAT II Latin : Using ablative of means in Latin

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT II Latin

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 :Latin Nouns

Vir __________ caeditur

Possible Answers:

per gladio

gladium

a gladio

cum gladio

gladio

Correct answer:

gladio

Explanation:

The correct answer isgladio. This is the example of the ablative of means, meaning an inanimate object was used to achieve an action. As such, there is no need for a preposition, asgladioin this context means "with a sword" already.

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