Comparing Tenses of Infinitives in Indirect Statement

When learning about indirect statement, it can be useful to compare sentences using the all the same words, but changing the tense of the infinitive.

Likewise, it can be useful to compare translations of such sentences when introduced by verb in different tenses.

It is also beneficial to remind oneself about both passive and active infinitive forms.

So this exercise was constructed to let you do all of these things and compare the translations however you wish.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use the pull-down bars below to view the different translations based on 1) the tense of the introductory verb, 2) the tense of the infinitives in indirect discourse, and 3) the voice of the infinitive. You may compare the differences in translation based on the introductory verbs by choosing the same items from the menus and comparing the translations.

Using a present tense verb to introduce the indirect statement:

Cicero dicit

Using a perfect tense verb to introduce the indirect statement:

Cicero dixit

Using a present tense verb to introduce the indirect statement:

Cicero dicit

Using a perfect tense verb to introduce the indirect statement:

Cicero dixit

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