The Curriculum
Chapter 7: Third Declension & Fourth Conjugation

Lesson 19: 4th Conjugation Verbs Conjugation

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4th Conjugation Verbs

These verbs have an infinitive ending in -īre (e.g., audiō, audīre - to hear). The present tense endings for 4th conjugation verbs are:

  • ō (I) 

  • -s (you singular) 

  • -t (he, she, it) 

  • -mus (we) 

  • -tis (you plural) 

  • -unt (they)

Example: 4th Conjugation (audiō, audīre - to hear):

  • audiō (I hear)

  • audīs (you hear)

  • audit (he/she/it hears)

  • audīmus (we hear)

  • audītis (you hear)

  • audiunt (they hear)

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 – Fill in the Blanks
Complete the missing forms.

  1. (I hear) __________ →

  2. (you hear) __________ →

  3. (we hear) __________ →

  4. (they sleep) __________ →

  5. (he comes) __________ →

Part B – Conjugate a Verb

  1. Conjugate puniō, punīre (“to punish”) in the present tense. Write all six forms.

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 – Fill in the Blanks

    1. audiō

    2. audīs

    3. audīmus

    4. dormiunt

    5. venit

    Part B – Conjugate a Verb

    1. puniō – I punish

    2. punīs – you (sg.) punish

    3. punit – he/she/it punishes

    4. punīmus – we punish

    5. punītis – you (pl.) punish

    6. puniunt – they punishAdd Answers Here