Ecce 38-42: Translating Deponents and Semi-deponents Choose the best meaning. Remember, deponents look passive but translate active!!! Semi-deponents look active in the first 3 tenses, but passive in the 2nd 3. Tools Activity created by: Ginny Lindzey This activity was created by a Quia Web subscriber. To learn how to make your own, just like this, click here.