L 28

Question 1

How does δίδωμι (stem: δο-) go through changes in the present principle part?

Answer 1

1) Stem vowel lengthened to ω
2) present system δι-reduplication is prefixed
3) The -μι is the normal ending for these verbs

Question 2

Two important points about the present system reduplication

Answer 2

1) will follow basic rules of the perfect but with an iota

2) will appear on all forms based on this principle part

Question 3

Do μι verbs use connecting vowels?

Answer 3

Only in imperfect singular and future

Question 4

What can be expected from the stem vowel of the μι verbs?

Answer 4

lengthening, shortening, and dropping out

Question 5

What is the tense formative for most aorist μι verbs?

Answer 5

κα

Question 6

4 clues for identifying the form of δίδωμι

Answer 6

1) If it has the prefix δι-, it must be present or imperfect.
2) If it has the prefix δε-, it must be perfect or pluperfect.
3) If it has neither, it must be aorist or future.
4) If it has neither and is not indicative, it is almost certainly aorist