John Duns Scotus

On the Elements

Latin Grammar: Deponent Verbs
Item, omnem substantiam corporalem consequitur quantitas, quae est propria passio substantiae corporeae…

Deponent verbs are verbs that look passive in form but are actually active in meaning. They follow the conjugation of passive verbs exactly. There also exist semi-deponent verbs that are only deponent in past tenses. Practice recognizing deponent verbs by choosing the correct translation.

1. I confess nothing.  

2. They dared to do this.  

3. We are complaining about the cold.  

4. You (s.) fear everything.  

5. He admired their knowledge.  

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