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On the Will

Latin Grammar: comparatives

Igitur nostra voluntas non est nisi secundum quod consideramus eligere rem que est nobis utilis. Eius vero voluntas est de ordine universitatis, secundum quod considerat sciencia eius quod res in se bona est et quod in se melius est esse quam non esse.

To express comparison in Latin, one can use quam, which literally translates to "than." The object which is being compared is in the same case as the subject. Latin authors, however, also use the ablative of comparison. The object which is being compared to the subject is placed in the ablative case.

Translate the following English sentences using quam with the ablative of comparison as indicated.

1. (Use quam) To see is better than to believe.

2. (Use ablative) We are better than them.

3. (Use quam) I am able to understand more than you.

4. (Use ablative) I am able to understand more than you.

5. (Use quam) You read more books than I.

6. (Use quam) You read more books than I.

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