Latin: Elaborative Interrogation
When reading a sentence, do not just translate it — ask why. Why is puellae spelled that way here? Is it genitive singular (of the girl), dative singular (to the girl), or nominative plural (the girls)? The surrounding context forces the answer, and the act of asking cements the grammar far more deeply than being told.
The big idea
Asking 'why is it this form?' turns every sentence into a grammar lesson.
Think about it
In 'puellae rosam dant,' which of the three readings of puellae must be correct, and what in the sentence proves it?
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