DLAB Applying Invented Grammatical Rules 2

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Prenueral

Answer

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

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Ve

Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

Rivel

Answer

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

Question 4

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'?

Accepted Answer

Naludu

Answer

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

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Preldon

Answer

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

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DLAB Applying Invented Grammatical Rules 2