Exploring Sanskrit Grammar Basics

What is the basic structure of a Sanskrit sentence?

• Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) structure.

• Object-Subject-Verb (OSV) structure.

• Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure.

• Verb-Subject-Object (VSO) structure.

Define the term 'Sandhi' in Sanskrit grammar.

• Sandhi refers to the grammatical rules of verb conjugation in Sanskrit.

• Sandhi is the process of translating Sanskrit texts into English.

• Sandhi denotes the use of punctuation in Sanskrit writing.

• Sandhi is the combination of sounds at the junction of words or within a word in Sanskrit grammar.

What are the three genders in Sanskrit?

• Animal, Vegetable, Mineral

• Red, Blue, Green

• North, South, East

• Masculine, Feminine, Neuter

Explain the concept of 'Vibhakti' in Sanskrit.

• Vibhakti denotes the number of syllables in a word.

• Vibhakti is a type of Sanskrit poetry.

• Vibhakti is the grammatical case system in Sanskrit that indicates the relationship of nouns in sentences.

• Vibhakti refers to the tense system in Sanskrit.

What is the difference between 'Samas' and 'Sandhi'?

• Samas is a compound formation of words, while Sandhi is the phonetic alteration at word junctions.

• Samas is used in poetry, while Sandhi is used in prose.

• Samas refers to a single word, while Sandhi is a type of punctuation.

• Samas is a grammatical rule, whereas Sandhi is a literary device.

How many cases are there in Sanskrit grammar?

• 6

• 10

• 4

• 8

What is the role of 'Pratyaya' in word formation?

• Pratyaya modifies root words to create new words.

• Pratyaya is a synonym for suffix.

• Pratyaya is a type of root word.

• Pratyaya is used to define grammatical rules.

Describe the significance of 'Dhatu' in Sanskrit.

• 'Dhatu' signifies the historical context of Sanskrit language.

• 'Dhatu' is a type of Sanskrit poetry.

• 'Dhatu' refers to the meaning of words in Sanskrit.

• 'Dhatu' is significant as it represents the root form of verbs in Sanskrit, essential for word formation and grammar.

What are the different types of verbs in Sanskrit?

• Transitive, Intransitive, Ditransitive, Causative, Reflexive, Impersonal

• Regular, Irregular, Modal, Auxiliary

• Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

• Active, Passive, Perfect, Imperfect

How does Sanskrit handle tense and aspect in verbs?

• Tense and aspect are combined into a single form in Sanskrit.

• Sanskrit verbs do not indicate aspect at all.

• Sanskrit uses only one tense for all verbs.

• Sanskrit handles tense and aspect in verbs through distinct forms for present, past, and future tenses, with aspect indicating the nature of the action.