Exploring the Arabic Language

What is the basic structure of an Arabic sentence?

• The basic structure of an Arabic sentence is Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) or Verb-Subject-Object (VSO).

• Verb-Object-Subject (VOS)

• Object-Subject-Verb (OSV)

• Subject-Object-Verb (SOV)

Identify the three main types of Arabic verbs.

• Regular, Weak, Hollow

• Transitive, Intransitive, Reflexive

• Simple, Compound, Complex

• Active, Passive, Causative

What are the rules for gender agreement in Arabic nouns?

• Nouns in Arabic are either masculine or feminine, with feminine nouns often ending in 'ة'. Adjectives must match the gender of the nouns.

• All Arabic nouns are neuter regardless of form.

• Nouns in Arabic have no gender distinction.

• Adjectives can be any form regardless of noun gender.

What is the significance of diacritics in Arabic writing?

• Diacritics serve as punctuation marks in Arabic sentences.

• Diacritics are significant in Arabic writing as they indicate vowel sounds, clarify pronunciation, and prevent ambiguity in meaning.

• Diacritics are used to decorate the letters in Arabic writing.

• Diacritics are only relevant in Arabic poetry and not in prose.

Name one famous style of Arabic calligraphy.

• Diwani

• Kufic

• Naskh

• Thuluth

What are the main components of Arabic calligraphy?

• Scripts, tools, composition principles

• Colors, patterns, history

• Themes, subjects, sizes

• Materials, techniques, styles

Translate the word 'book' into Arabic.

• مجلة

• مكتبة

• كتاب

• صحيفة

What is the Arabic term for 'language'?

• صوت

• كلمة

• نحو

• لغة

How many letters are there in the Arabic alphabet?

• 24

• 28

• 30

• 26

What is the difference between formal and colloquial Arabic?

• Colloquial Arabic is the same as formal Arabic but with slang.

• Formal Arabic is only used in poetry and literature.

• The difference between formal and colloquial Arabic is that formal Arabic is standardized and used in writing and formal contexts, while colloquial Arabic consists of regional dialects used in everyday conversation.

• Formal Arabic is spoken in everyday conversations.