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Sub-test Four

Form A

Read the vocabulary and rules of the artificial language given below. Then study the sample sentences. Do not try to memorize the vocabulary or forms, but consult them freely while translating the sentences below.

Vocabulary

I—ot me—oteb he—ol him—oleb that—ren

is—pue please—thanto satisfy—borpo live—bomo forever—thos

Rules

1. Plurals are formed by adding "a." Only nouns and pronouns have plurals.

   Examples:

   we—ota

   them—oleba

2. Past time is expressed by placing "erp" before the verb.

   Example:

   pleased—erpthanto

3. Future time is expressed by placing "bel" before the verb.

   Example:

   will please—belthanto

4. Nouns are formed by substituting the ending "ae" for the "o" ending of the verb.

   Example:

   pleasure—thantae

5. Adjectives are formed by substituting the ending "em" for the "o" ending of the verb.

   Example:

   pleasant—thantem

6. Adverbs are formed by substituting the ending "id" for the "o" ending of the verb.

   Example:

   pleasantly—thantid

Samples

(a) He pleases me. Ol thanto oteb. (b) Ota bomo thantid. We live pleasantly.

(c) He is living. Ol pue bomem. (d) Bomae erpthanto oleb. Life pleased them.