Chapter 28

Chapter 28 Jussive and Purpose Clauses Jussive Clauses A Jussive clause is one of the independent uses of the Subjunctive mood in Latin. By independent, I mean that the Jussive clause is the main clause of a sentence. The Jussive is recognized most easily because the main verb of the sentence

is in Subjunctive mood (usually Present tense) without any other introductory words. Jussive Clauses The Jussive is most easily thought of as a polite command or wish. Its most frequently translated with

the English words let or may. The negative is usually introduced by the word n. English Examples Lets go to the store. May

your trip go well. May they not try to be heroes. Latin Examples prens n in fliam amet

d hc taceam omnibus valeant mles ducem moneat Purpose Clauses (Final Clauses) Unlike the Jussive clause, the Purpose clause is a dependent clause.

That means that the Purpose clause will never be the main clause of a sentence and can never stand alone. It also works to indicate the purpose or reason for the action in the main clause of the sentence. Purpose Clauses This clause is most identifiable by the fact that there is a main clause that

it is subordinate to and one of the introductory words. Its introductory words are ut in the positive and n in the negative. Its most frequently translated with the English words so that or in order to/that. English Examples I went to the theater in order to see a movie.

She vacuums so that her mother doesnt yell at her. We study Latin to be the coolest kids in school. Latin Examples melira

et maira facit n vtam misserrimam agat. arma parmus n lberts nostra tolltur.