The Subjective Nominative

Recognizing a Subjective Nominative:

The Subjective nominative will agree with the verb in number.

Translating a Subjective Nominative:

Translate with the correct definition of the word either singular or plural.

Examples of the Subjective Nominative:

  • “pulso fratre Amulius regnat” (Livy, Ab Urbe Condita, 1.3)
    • Translation: With the brother repelled, Amulius reigned.

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