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Example Question #1 : Latin Essentials
Which adjective correctly completes the sentence below?
Legionarii romani milites __________ in mundo sunt.
Possible Answers:
fortissimes
fortissimi
fortissimis
fortissima
Correct answer:
fortissimi
Explanation:
Although "fortis" is a third declension adjective, in its superlative comparative form, "fortissimus," it functions as a second declension adjective; this means that in order to agree with "milites," which is itself an appositive for "Legionarii," it must be in the second declension masculine nominative plural, "fortissimi."
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