Tuesday, July 2, 2013

4 Changes to English...

...so subtle we probably don't know they are happening:
http://m.theweek.com/article.php?id=246098

And what's the deal with the phrase "used to": "I used to exercise."  When did that starting being a thing?  #4 in the article above (the "get-passive") sounds like a similar construction.
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Friday, June 14, 2013

Stay Fresh! Latin Summer Practice

Want to keep your Latin knowledge fresh over the summer? Great choice!  I hope you will find some of the websites below to be a helpful resource to you.

Vocab
Online Latin Vocab Quizzer: Generate your own Latin Vocabulary quizzes (Uses vocab from Wheelock's Latin text)
Classical Roots Practice: Practice exercises asking the reader to drag & match English word parts with their ancient Latin or Greek root.

Grammar
See the Exam review posts below for further practice links!
Online Latin Declension/Principal Part Quizzer: Generate your own Latin Grammar quizzes
Wheelocks Practice Exercises (including crossword puzzles!) 
Wildcards - Randomized Translation!
Scribax: Random Latin sentence generator, for translation practice
Gilbo: Online Latin storybook (for Latin I)

 Twitter Resources
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Latin III/IV Final Exam Review

Grammar Practice
NB: Some of the vocabulary from the following exercises will differ from vocab we have studied!

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Latin II Final Exam Practice

Grammar Practice
NB: Some of the vocabulary from the following exercises will differ from vocab we have studied!

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Latin I Final Exam Practice

Grammar Practice
NB: Some of the vocabulary from the following exercises will differ from vocab we have studied!


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