EmSAT Arabic Flashcards

What is the dual form of 'معلم' (teacher, male)?

Answer: معلمان

The dual form of a masculine noun in the nominative case adds 'ان' (aani). 'معلمان' means 'two (male) teachers'. In the accusative/genitive, it becomes 'معلمين'.

In Arabic, what case does the object of a preposition take?

Answer: Genitive (مجرور)

In Arabic, the object of a preposition (اسم مجرور) always takes the genitive case (مجرور), marked by a kasra (ِ) or its equivalent in broken plurals and dual forms.

What does 'المضاف إليه' refer to in Arabic grammar?

Answer: The second noun in a genitive construction (إضافة)

In an إضافة (genitive construction), the المضاف إليه is the second noun, which takes the genitive case (مجرور). For example, in 'كتابُ الطالبِ', 'الطالب' is the مضاف إليه.

Which of the following is an example of the imperative mood (الأمر) in Arabic?

Answer: اكتبْ

'اكتبْ' is the imperative form meaning 'Write!' The imperative (الأمر) is used to give commands and is derived from the present tense verb form.

What is 'الجملة الفعلية' in Arabic?

Answer: A sentence that begins with a verb

الجملة الفعلية (verbal sentence) is a sentence that begins with a verb. The typical order is Verb-Subject-Object (فعل-فاعل-مفعول به), though other arrangements are possible.

What is the root (الجذر) of the word 'كاتب' (writer)?

Answer: ك-ت-ب

Arabic words are built on three-letter (or sometimes four-letter) roots. The root of 'كاتب' (writer) is ك-ت-ب (k-t-b), which relates to writing. Other words from this root: كتب (books), كتابة (writing), مكتبة (library).