1. Relative Pronouns and Adjectives How They are Used in Latin Sentences.

2. The Antecedent All relative pronouns, no matter how they are used in a sentence, have an antecedent. All relative pronouns, no matter how they are used in a sentence, have an antecedent. The antecedent will dictate the gender and number of the relative pronoun The antecedent will dictate the gender and number of the relative pronoun The case of the relative is dictated by its use in the clause. The case of the relative is dictated by its use in the clause. If the antecedent is Vir, the relative must be Masculine and Singular. If the antecedent is Vir, the relative must be Masculine and Singular.

3. Uses in a Sentence The Relative Pronoun can Be used three ways in a Latin sentence 1) To introduce a relative clause (with an antecedent) 2) To introduce an independent clause 3) To introduce a relative clause (without an antecedent)

4. 1)Introduce a Relative Clause (with an antecedent) A relative clause is dependent (can not be a sentence by itself) A relative clause is dependent (can not be a sentence by itself) Translate as a form of: Who, Which, That. Translate as a form of: Who, Which, That. Homo sum, qui terram servabit.  I am a person, who will save the earth. *Remember, if you get confused plug in the form of your antecedent to find the case of the relative.

5. 2) Introduce an independent Clause An independent clause is a sentence by itself An independent clause is a sentence by itself The relative pronoun will look the same but must be translated with two ideas The relative pronoun will look the same but must be translated with two ideas –The conjunction “et” –A form of the Demonstrative (Is, Ea,Id) *Qui = et is Agricola in agris laborabat, qui nunc fessus est. Agricola in agris laborabat, et is nunc fessus est The farmer was working in the fields and now he is tired.

6. 3) Introduce a Relative clause without an antecedent A relative pronoun may not have an antecedent in a Latin sentence, but it must be supplied for it to make sense in english. A relative pronoun may not have an antecedent in a Latin sentence, but it must be supplied for it to make sense in english. You will be able to spot these because the Relative will start the sentence. You will be able to spot these because the Relative will start the sentence. Quae mater bona est, meliorem feminam erit. (She) who is a good mother, will be a better woman.