How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 113 questions focused on Latin verb tenses and principal parts.

What format does the quiz use?

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there is no timer.

Is the difficulty suitable for beginners and advanced learners?

Yes. The difficulty is mixed, so you’ll see both common forms and more challenging or irregular patterns.

Can I choose the number of questions and difficulty?

Yes. Before you start, you can select your preferred question count and difficulty level.

What’s the most common mistake in this topic?

Learners often confuse similar tense markers or pick the wrong principal part, especially between present-system and perfect-system forms.

Online Quiz: Latin verb tenses

About this quiz

What you’ll practice

Latin verbs get easier once you can spot tense, voice, mood, and person—and connect a form back to its principal parts. This quiz targets that skill so you can move from “recognize the ending” to “explain the construction.”

Every question uses 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can slow down and reason through stems, tense markers, and personal endings.

Difficulty and length options

Difficulty is mixed by default, blending straightforward present-system forms with perfect-system and less common patterns so practice stays realistic. You can also choose your question count and difficulty before starting to tailor a quick review or a longer study session.

Common pitfalls to watch for

Many mistakes come from confusing similar-looking endings or assuming a principal part that doesn’t match the verb’s conjugation. Use each item to confirm the stem (present/perfect/supine) first, then identify the tense sign and ending.

Mixing up imperfect (-ba-) and future (-bi-/-bo-) indicators
Treating perfect forms as present because of familiar personal endings
Forgetting that principal parts can be irregular or misleading (e.g., short perfects)
Confusing passive endings with deponent patterns
Misreading -re/-ri and infinitive/passive cues

Tips for better scores

Say the principal parts out loud (or write them) before answering, then map the form to the correct stem. If you miss a question, note whether the issue was tense recognition or principal-part recall—then retry with a shorter set to reinforce the weak spot.