The Curriculum
Chapter 6: Second Declension & New Verb Groups

Lesson 15: 2nd and 3rd Conjugation Verbs Conjugation

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2nd and 3rd Conjugation Verbs Conjugation

2nd Conjugation Verbs

These verbs have an infinitive ending in -ēre (e.g., moneō, monēre - to warn).

The present tense endings for 2nd conjugation
verbs are:

  • -ō (I)

  • -s (you singular)

  • -t (he, she, it)

  • -mus (we)

  • -tis (you plural)

  • -nt (they)

Example:

2nd Conjugation (moneō, monēre - to warn):

  • moneō (I warn)

  • monēs (you warn)

  • monet (he/she/it warns)

  • monēmus (we warn)

  • monētis (you warn)

  • monent (they warn)

3rd Conjugation Verbs

These verbs have an infinitive ending in -ere (e.g., dūcō, dūcere - to lead).

The present tense endings for 3rd conjugation
verbs are:

  • -ō (I)

  • -is (you singular)

  • -it (he, she, it)

  • -imus (we)

  • -itis (you plural)

  • -unt (they)

Example:

3rd Conjugation (dūcō, dūcere - to lead):

  • dūcō (I lead)

  • dūcis (you lead)

  • dūcit (he/she/it leads)

  • dūcimus (we lead)

  • dūcitis (you lead)

  • dūcunt (they lead)

Lesson Review Instructions:

Before checking the answers, write your responses on paper or in a digital document. Carefully review your work, ensuring each answer is complete. Once finished, compare your responses to the correct answers, noting any mistakes. If you find errors, identify patterns, revisit the lesson material, and review relevant vocabulary or grammar rules. Strengthen your understanding by practicing corrections and applying what you’ve learned in new examples.

Part A – Identify the Conjugation

  1. moneo, monere

  2. duco, ducere

Part B – Fill in the Blanks
Complete the missing forms.

  1. (I warn) __________ → moneo

  2. (you plural warn) __________ →

  3. (he leads) __________ →

  4. (they lead) __________ →

Part C – Conjugate a Verb (2 pts)

  1. Conjugate scribo, scribere (“to write”) in the 1st person singular and 3rd person plural present tense.

Part D – Translate (2 pts)

  1. monemus

  2. ducunt

Lesson Answers Instructions

Compare your answers to the correct ones, paying attention to differences and patterns in mistakes. If you spot errors, review the related lesson material and take notes on tricky concepts. For further practice, rewrite corrected answers or create new sentences using the same rules. If anything remains unclear, revisit previous lessons or seek clarification. Regular review and application will reinforce your learning and improve retention.

  • Part A – Identify the Conjugation

    1. 2nd

    2. 3rd

    Part B – Fill in the Blanks

    1. moneo

    2. monetis

    3. ducit

    4. ducunt

    Part C – Conjugate a Verb

    1. scribo – I write

    2. scribunt – they write

    Part D – Translate

    1. we warn

    2. they lead