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National Latin Exam
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III. Latin in Use
- Basic spoken phrases, such as Salve! Vale! Quid est nomen tibi? Adsum! Quid agis? Quota hora est? Quid novi? Gratias tibi ago! Ita! Minime!
- Derivatives: for example, ambulatory (from ambulâre = to walk) or fraternity (from frater = brother) Latin derivatives from Ecce Romani readings
- Expressions, Mottoes, and Abbreviations in common use; e.g., semper fidelis (always faithful); semper paratus (always prepared); tempus fugit (time flies); anno domini (in the year of the Lord); N.B. or Nota Bene ("make careful note of") - you can find a list of common abbreviations here and mottoes here.
- Visit the Etymology index under the Latin I Links for several excellent sites