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Greek Word Case & Word Root Quiz Web App

Overview

This web app is a learning tool designed to help users improve their knowledge of Greek word cases and Greek/Latin word roots. It features interactive quizzes with immediate feedback and detailed explanations for each answer.

The app is hosted on GitHub Pages and Glitch.

Features

• Two Quiz Types:
  1. Greek Cases: Identify the grammatical case of a Greek word. Options include Nominative, Genitive, Accusative, Vocative, and Dative, always presented in a fixed order.
  2. Word Roots: Match a Greek or Latin root (e.g., aster-, astr-) to its English meaning (e.g., "star, star-shaped").
• Helpful Grammar Tables:
  • Click the "View Tables" button to open a modal containing detailed Greek grammar tables, including:
    • Summary of articles and endings by gender and case.
    • Case usage and function in sentences.
    • Declension tables for common words.
    • Pronunciation guides for Greek diphthongs.
• Answer Feedback:
  • Correct answers display additional details such as etymology, examples, and translations.
  • Incorrect answers prompt users to try again.
• Dark Mode: Toggle between light and dark themes for a comfortable viewing experience.
• Mobile Friendly: Optimised for desktop and mobile devices.

How to Use

1. Select Quiz Type: Use the dropdown menu to choose between "Greek Cases" or "Word Roots".
2. Answer Questions: Click on the option that you believe is correct.
3. Feedback:
   • Correct answers show explanations and details.
   • Incorrect answers provide a retry option.
4. View Tables: Click the "View Tables" button for helpful grammar tables.
5. Next Question: Click the "Next" button to load a new question.
6. Reset Stats: Use the "Reset" button to reset your score.

Helpful Tables

The "View Tables" button displays:

1. Greek Grammar Tables:
   • Summary of articles by gender and case.
   • Examples of noun endings and their translations.
2. Case Usage and Function in Sentences:
   • Illustrates how each case is used in Greek.
3. Declension Practice Table for Common Words:
   • Provides declension examples for masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns.
4. Diphthong Pronunciation Guide:
   • A table to aid in reading Greek diphthongs with examples and pronunciation tips.

JSON Data Files

• quiz-data.json: Contains questions for the Greek Cases quiz.
• word-roots.json: Contains questions for the Word Roots quiz.

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Example Data

Greek Cases:

{
    "word": "λίθον",
    "case": "Accusative",
    "gender": "Masculine",
    "singularPlural": "Singular",
    "translation": "stone"
}

Word Roots:

{
    "root": "aster-, astr-",
    "english": "star, star-shaped",
    "origin": "Greek",
    "etymology": "ἀστήρ (astēr)",
    "examples": "asteroid, astronomy"
}

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How to Use

1. Select Quiz Type:
   • Use the dropdown menu to choose between "Greek Cases" and "Word Roots".
2. Answer Questions:
   • For Greek Cases, select the correct grammatical case.
   • For Word Roots, choose the correct English meaning.
3. Check Feedback:
   • Immediate feedback is provided for each answer.
4. View Helpful Tables:
   • Click "View Tables" for reference materials.

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File Structure

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├── index.html          # Main HTML structure
├── styles.css           # Styling for the app
├── quiz.js           # Core JavaScript logic
├── quiz-data.json      # Data for Greek Cases quiz
├── word-roots.json     # Data for Word Roots quiz

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Tables Available in the App

Greek Grammar Tables

Gender	Case	Singular (Article, Ending)	Plural (Article, Ending)	English Equivalent	Example (Masc: λόγος, Fem: δόξα, Neut: δῶρον)
Masculine	Nominative	ὁ, -ός	οἱ, -οί	"the" (subject)	ὁ λόγος / οἱ λόγοι
	Genitive	τοῦ, -οῦ	τῶν, -ῶν	"of the"	τοῦ λόγου / τῶν λόγων
	Accusative	τόν, -όν	τούς, -ούς	"the" (object)	τόν λόγον / τούς λόγους
	Vocative	(same as nom.), -έ	(same as nom.), -οί	"O!" (addressing)	ὦ λόγε / ὦ λόγοι
	Dative	τῷ, -ῷ	τοῖς, -οῖς	"to/for the"	τῷ λόγῳ / τοῖς λόγοι
Feminine	Nominative	ἡ, -ά	αἱ, -αί	"the" (subject)	ἡ δόξα / αἱ δόξαι
	Genitive	τῆς, -ῆς	τῶν, -ῶν	"of the"	τῆς δόξης / τῶν δόξων
	Accusative	τήν, -άν	τάς, -άς	"the" (object)	τήν δόξαν / τάς δόξας
	Vocative	(same as nom.), -ά	(same as nom.), -αί	"O!" (addressing)	ὦ δόξα / ὦ δόξαι
	Dative	τῇ, -ῇ	ταῖς, -αῖς	"to/for the"	τῇ δόξῃ / ταῖς δόξαι
Neuter	Nominative	τό, -όν	τά, -ά	"the"	τό δῶρον / τά δῶρα
	Genitive	τοῦ, -οῦ	τῶν, -ῶν	"of the"	τοῦ δώρου / τῶν δώρων
	Accusative	τό, -όν	τά, -ά	"the"	τό δῶρον / τά δῶρα
	Vocative	(same as nom.), -όν	(same as nom.), -ά	"O!"	ὦ δῶρον / ὦ δῶρα
	Dative	τῷ, -ῷ	τοῖς, -οῖς	"to/for the"	τῷ δώρῳ / τοῖς δώροι

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Case Usage and Function in Sentences

Case	Function	Example in Greek	Translation
Nominative	Subject of the sentence	Ὁ φίλος ἔρχεται.	The friend is coming.
Genitive	Possession, origin, or partitive	Τοῦ φίλου τὸ βιβλίον.	The friend's book.
Accusative	Direct object or movement	Βλέπω τὸν φίλον.	I see the friend.
Vocative	Direct address	Ὦ φίλε!	O friend!
Dative	Indirect object, location, or means	Δίδωμι τῷ φίλῳ.	I give to the friend.

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Declension Practice Table for Common Words

Word	Gender	Case	Singular	Plural
ἄνθρωπος	Masculine	Nominative	ἄνθρωπος	ἄνθρωποι
		Genitive	ἀνθρώπου	ἀνθρώπων
		Accusative	ἄνθρωπον	ἀνθρώπους
		Vocative	ἄνθρωπε	ἄνθρωποι
		Dative	ἀνθρώπῳ	ἀνθρώποις
θάλασσα	Feminine	Nominative	θάλασσα	θάλασσες
		Genitive	θαλάσσης	θαλασσῶν
		Accusative	θάλασσαν	θάλασσας
		Vocative	θάλασσα	θάλασσες
		Dative	θαλάσσῃ	θαλάσσαις

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Diphthong Pronunciation Guide

Diphthong	Pronunciation (IPA)	Example Words	Explanation
αι	ai	αἰών (aion, "age")	Like the "i" in "kite."
ει	ei	εἶδος (eidos, "form")	Like the "ei" in "rein" or the "ay" in "say."
οι	oi	οἶκος (oikos, "house")	Like the "oy" in "boy."
υι	yi	υἱός (huios, "son")	Like "ee" in "see" with a "y" sound at the beginning.
αυ	au, af, av	αὐτός (avtos, "he")	The "ow" in "how." The "af" in "after."
ευ	eu	εὐτυχία (eutychia, "happiness")	Like "eu" in "feud" or "ew" in "few."
ηυ	eu	ηὐτός (eutos, "he")	Like "eu" in "feud," but slightly softer.
ου	ou	οὐρανός (ouranos, "sky")	Like the "oo" in "food."
ωι	oi	ὠΐδιον (oidion, "song")	Like the "oy" in "boy," but with a longer duration.
υω	wo	δύσκολος (dyskolos, "difficult")	Like the "wo" in "wonder."