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Question 1

In Arabic, nouns have which grammatical genders?

Accepted Answer

Masculine and feminine only

Answer

Arabic nouns are either masculine or feminine; there is no neuter gender as in some European languages.

Question 2

What is the Arabic word for 'yes'?

Accepted Answer

نعم (na'am)

Answer

'نعم' (na'am) means 'yes' in Arabic, while 'لا' (laa) means 'no'.

Question 3

Which direction is Arabic script written and read?

Accepted Answer

Right to left

Answer

Arabic is written and read from right to left, which is the opposite of English.

Question 4

What does 'كيف حالك؟' (kayfa haalak?) mean?

Accepted Answer

How are you?

Answer

'كيف حالك؟' means 'How are you?' — 'kayfa' means 'how' and 'haal' means 'condition/state'.

Question 5

What is the term for the formal, standardized form of Arabic used in media and education?

Accepted Answer

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)

Answer

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), or 'Fusha', is the standardized form used in news, education, and formal writing across the Arab world.

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