Latin

Exit Lesson

Practise Translation: Ulysses and Polyphemus (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will practise adjectives and adverbs by translating the conclusion of Ulysses' encounter with Polyphemus the cyclops.

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the definition of an adverb?

1/8

Q2.Which THREE of these are adverbs in English.

Select three (3) boxes

2/8

Q3.Which TWO endings can adverbs have in Latin?

Select two (2) boxes

3/8

Q4.Which THREE of these Latin words are adverbs?

Select three (3) boxes

4/8

Q5.Which THREE of these Latin words are comparative adjectives?

Select three (3) boxes

5/8

Q6.Translate: navis celer navigat.

6/8

Q7.Translate: gladiator fortiter pugnat.

7/8

Q8.What is the difference between 'pater laetissime consumit' and 'pater laete consumit.'

8/8

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the definition of an adverb?

1/8

Q2.Which THREE of these are adverbs in English.

Select three (3) boxes

2/8

Q3.Which TWO endings can adverbs have in Latin?

Select two (2) boxes

3/8

Q4.Which THREE of these Latin words are adverbs?

Select three (3) boxes

4/8

Q5.Which THREE of these Latin words are comparative adjectives?

Select three (3) boxes

5/8

Q6.Translate: navis celer navigat.

6/8

Q7.Translate: gladiator fortiter pugnat.

7/8

Q8.What is the difference between 'pater laetissime consumit' and 'pater laete consumit.'

8/8

Video

Play video

Click on the play button to start the video. If your teacher asks you to pause the video and look at the worksheet you should:

  • Click "Close Video"
  • Click "Next" to view the activity

Your video will re-appear on the next page, and will stay paused in the right place.

Worksheet

Print
PDF
PPTX

These slides will take you through some tasks for the lesson. If you need to re-play the video, click the ‘Resume Video’ icon. If you are asked to add answers to the slides, first download or print out the worksheet. Once you have finished all the tasks, click ‘Next’ below.

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

Ulysses and Polyphemus 2:

Answer the questions below.

Q1.What ONE thing can an adverb NOT describe?

1/15

Q2.Which TWO endings can adverbs have in Latin?

Select two (2) boxes

2/15

Q3.Match the following English word to its category: happily

3/15

Q4.Match the following English word to its category: happiest

4/15

Q5.Match the following English word to its category: happier

5/15

Q6.Match the following English word to its category: frequently

6/15

Q7.Match the following English word to its category: very interesting

7/15

Q8.Match the following Latin word to its category: ferocior

8/15

Q9.Match the following Latin word to its category: ferociter

9/15

Q10.Match the following Latin word to its category: triste

10/15

Q11.Match the following Latin word to its category: celerrimus

11/15

Q12.Match the following Latin word to its category: celerius

12/15

Q13.Give the ADVERB form of fortis and give the English translation of the new form.

Select two (2) boxes

13/15

Q14.Give the SUPERLATIVE ADVERB form of laetus and give the English translation of the new form.

Select two (2) boxes

14/15

Q15.How would you describe Ulysses' FINAL words to Polyphemus?

15/15

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

Ulysses and Polyphemus 2:

Answer the questions below.

Q1.What ONE thing can an adverb NOT describe?

1/15

Q2.Which TWO endings can adverbs have in Latin?

Select two (2) boxes

2/15

Q3.Match the following English word to its category: happily

3/15

Q4.Match the following English word to its category: happiest

4/15

Q5.Match the following English word to its category: happier

5/15

Q6.Match the following English word to its category: frequently

6/15

Q7.Match the following English word to its category: very interesting

7/15

Q8.Match the following Latin word to its category: ferocior

8/15

Q9.Match the following Latin word to its category: ferociter

9/15

Q10.Match the following Latin word to its category: triste

10/15

Q11.Match the following Latin word to its category: celerrimus

11/15

Q12.Match the following Latin word to its category: celerius

12/15

Q13.Give the ADVERB form of fortis and give the English translation of the new form.

Select two (2) boxes

13/15

Q14.Give the SUPERLATIVE ADVERB form of laetus and give the English translation of the new form.

Select two (2) boxes

14/15

Q15.How would you describe Ulysses' FINAL words to Polyphemus?

15/15

Lesson summary: Practise Translation: Ulysses and Polyphemus (Part 2)

It looks like you have not completed one of the quizzes.

To share your results with your teacher please complete one of the quizzes.

Time to move!

Did you know that exercise helps your concentration and ability to learn?

For 5 mins...

Move around:
Climb stairs

On the spot:
Chair yoga

The next lesson in:
Adjectives and Adverbs
is:
Irregular Comparison of Adjectives

Browse Oak's lessons:

SubjectsSchedule