Masdar Patterns and Characteristics in Arabic

What does a Masdar express?

• A specific action performed by a subject.

• The abstract idea of an action.

• The tense of a verb.

• The object of a verb.

Which English grammatical concept is most similar to a Masdar?

• Adjectives

• Adverbs

• Infinitives or gerunds

• Prepositions

What is a common characteristic of Masdars in Arabic?

• They are always indefinite.

• They are almost always definite.

• They are always plural.

• They are always singular.

How do Masdar patterns differ between Form 1 verbs and Forms 2-10 verbs?

• Form 1 Masdars are highly regular, while Forms 2-10 are variable.

• Form 1 Masdars are highly variable, while Forms 2-10 are more regular.

• All Masdar patterns are highly variable regardless of verb form.

• All Masdar patterns are highly regular regardless of verb form.

What is the Masdar for the verb 'to live' (يسكن)?

• العمل

• المعرفة

• السكن

• الدراسة