Expertlatin
- Are indirect commands in the subjunctive?
- What is relative clauses with subjunctive?
- Do relative clauses take the subjunctive Latin?
- What is an example of an indirect command?
Are indirect commands in the subjunctive?
The Indirect Command is the Jussive Subjunctive attached to a verb of command.
What is relative clauses with subjunctive?
In a relative clause of characteristic, the subjunctive "generalizes" the sense of the clause by making the antecedent indefinite, i.e. the antecedent no longer refers to a specific person or thing: INDICATIVE: These are the men who did it (the very ones who did it);
Do relative clauses take the subjunctive Latin?
When the antecedent does not exist (when it is expressed as a negative), the relative clause MUST be in the subjunctive: Its just an example of Roman literalness. If there is no one who would do something, then they cannot be real people about whom we make reports; they must be imagined people, potential events.
What is an example of an indirect command?
You would normally use an indirect command when you 'desire' that someone do something, but you don't want to 'command' them to do it: Imperative: Get me the paper! Indirect command: I want you to get me the paper!
