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Questions & Answers about Amicus scribit et puella scribit.
Why is amicus in the nominative case?
In Latin, amicus is a second-declension masculine noun in its nominative singular form. Since the sentence needs a subject (the one doing the action), amicus appears in the nominative case.
Why is puella also in the nominative case?
Puella is a first-declension feminine noun. Just like amicus, it is also serving as the subject of the verb scribit, so it remains in the nominative case.
Why is et used in this sentence?
Et means and in Latin. It connects two clauses or statements, showing that both amicus and puella perform the same action (writing).
Why is the verb scribit used twice?
In Latin, each noun subject typically has its own verb form, even if the action is the same. By repeating scribit, the sentence emphasizes that both the friend and the girl each perform the action independently.
Does scribit change form to match amicus or puella?
No, scribit is the third-person singular present form of the verb scribere, and it works for any third-person singular noun, whether masculine (amicus) or feminine (puella). The form scribit remains the same for both.
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