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Stage 12 Latin Fact File

The document provides a summary of a story set during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, highlighting the panic and destruction faced by the characters in Pompeii. It includes key Latin vocabulary, grammar rules for verb tenses, noun cases, and comparative forms, along with tips for effective revision. The focus is on understanding Latin language structures and their meanings in context.

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Stage 12 Latin Fact File

The document provides a summary of a story set during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, highlighting the panic and destruction faced by the characters in Pompeii. It includes key Latin vocabulary, grammar rules for verb tenses, noun cases, and comparative forms, along with tips for effective revision. The focus is on understanding Latin language structures and their meanings in context.

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Stage 12 Latin Fact File

Story Summary
The story is set during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Caecilius and the other characters
are trying to escape. It shows panic, destruction, and the final moments of Pompeii. This
stage brings together past events and shows how the town was suddenly buried in ash.

Key Vocabulary (Learn These!)


Latin Word English Meaning Part of Speech

amittit loses verb (present)

complet fills verb (present)

custodit guards verb (present)

epistula letter noun (feminine)

flamma flame noun (feminine)

fugit runs away/flees verb (perfect)

mittit sends verb (present)

sentit feels/notices verb (present)

templum temple noun (neuter)

timet is afraid/fears verb (present)

Grammar from Stage 12

Verb Tenses You Need to Know


Tense Example Translation Ending Example

Present amat he/she loves -t

Imperfect amabat he/she was loving -bat

Perfect amavit he/she loved -vit

Be able to spot all person endings for each tense!

Noun Cases Review


Case Function Singular Ending (1st Plural Ending (1st
decl.) decl.)

Nominative Subject -a -ae

Accusative Object -am -as

Dative To/for someone -ae -is

Do the same for 2nd and 3rd declension if you have time.

Comparatives & Superlatives


Type Example Meaning

Positive laetus happy

Comparative laetior happier

Superlative laetissimus very happy

6 Person Verb Endings (Regular Verbs: amare)


Person Present Imperfect Perfect Example
Meaning

1st singular -o / -m -bam -i amo = I love

2nd singular -s -bas -isti amas = you love

3rd singular -t -bat -it amat =


he/she/it loves

1st plural -mus -bamus -imus amamus = we


love

2nd plural -tis -batis -istis amatis = you all


love

3rd plural -nt -bant -erunt / -ere amant = they


love

Verb “To Be” (sum, esse)


Person Present Imperfect Perfect

1st singular sum eram fui

2nd singular es eras fuisti

3rd singular est erat fuit


1st plural sumus eramus fuimus

2nd plural estis eratis fuistis

3rd plural sunt erant fuerunt

Top Tips to Revise


- Practise spotting verb tenses in sentences

- Match noun endings to their case and number

- Memorise vocab using flashcards or Quizlet

- Translate full sentences to spot patterns

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