Adjectives and Nouns are closely related. Here is how to make and use a Latin Flashcard for Adjectives
When you learn a Latin Adjective you will learn three Latin words: .
Put the three words on the front of your card.
On the back of your card, put the English translation(s), the part of speech (adjective), declension (1st or 2nd)
Asking “HOW DO YOU KNOW?” is key to learning success.
Using this flashcard may sound like this...
WHAT PART OF SPEECH IS THIS? Adjective.
HOW DO YOU KNOW? A new student might respond..." I know it is an adjective because I see four words and I know that when I learn a new verb, I learn four words." Or a more experienced student might respond... "I recognize the verb parts"
WHAT IS THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION?
WHAT DECLENSION IS IT IN?
HOW DO YOU KNOW?
WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES THAT MAKE?
Asking “HOW DO YOU KNOW?” is key to learning success. Knowing all this information helps so much when they are ready to translate and parse.
Kick it up another notch, ask…
WHAT ELSE DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS WORD?
derivatives.
singular meaning verses