Applying Invented Grammatical Rules Flashcards

Invented language Dorvik assigns every noun a 'heat class': hot (suffix '-ral'), cold (suffix '-sol'), neutral (suffix '-mel'). The word 'Prenu' (fire) is in the hot class. What form does 'prenu' take as a standalone noun?

Answer: Prenueral

Hot class nouns add '-ral': 'prenu' + '-ral' = 'prenural.'

In Strelvik, the subject pronoun changes based on the number of objects in the sentence. 0 objects: 'Vo', 1 object: 'Va', 2+ objects: 'Ve'. In the sentence '[He] gave a book and a pen to Maria', which pronoun is correct?

Answer: Ve

There are 2 objects (book and pen), so the pronoun is 'Ve.'

In Kelvor, sentences with animate subjects use verb prefix 'ta-', and inanimate subjects use 'ri-'. The sentence: '[The rock] fell.' Rock is inanimate. 'Vel' = fall. What is the correct verb form?

Answer: Rivel

Inanimate subjects take 'ri-', so the verb is 'rivel.'

The language Trenvok uses a dual number marker '-du' for exactly two of something, alongside singular (no marker) and plural '-mos'. 'Nalu' = horse. How do you say 'two horses'?

Answer: Naludu

Exactly two uses '-du': 'nalu' + '-du' = 'naludu.'

Delvish verbs add a 'certainty marker': '-kon' for certain, '-don' for uncertain (guessing). 'I certainly see the bird' vs 'I think I see the bird.' 'Prel' = see. Which is the correct uncertain form?

Answer: Preldon

Uncertain (guessing) takes '-don': 'prel' + '-don' = 'preldon.'

In Rolvic, the indirect object always immediately follows the verb, before the direct object. Statement elements: Subject 'Anu' (she), Verb 'gev' (gives), Indirect Object 'Melo' (to him), Direct Object 'shiru' (flower). What is the correct Rolvic sentence?

Answer: Anu gev melo shiru.

Verb first, then indirect object, then direct object: 'Anu gev melo shiru.'