1.
Which word has a long vowel sound?
Correct Answer
A. سليم
Explanation
The word "سليم" has a long vowel sound because the letter "ي" represents the long vowel sound /i:/ in Arabic.
2.
Which one has a long vowel?
Correct Answer
C. تُوت
Explanation
The word "تُوت" has a long vowel. In Arabic, long vowels are indicated by a diacritic called "ٌ" which is placed above the letter. In this word, the letter "و" is followed by the diacritic "ٌ" which signifies a long vowel sound. The other options do not have this diacritic, indicating that they have short vowels.
3.
WHat is 'tan-ween'?
Correct Answer
B. The double vowelling that makes the sound of 'noon'
Explanation
Tan-ween refers to the double vowelling that makes the sound of 'noon'. In Arabic, tan-ween is used to indicate the nasal sound of 'noon' (ن) when it is followed by a short vowel. It is represented by two small diagonal lines (ًٌٍ) above or below the letter. This diacritic changes the pronunciation of the letter and adds a nasal sound to it. So, the correct answer is the double vowelling that makes the sound of 'noon'.
4.
What is 'taa al-marbootah'?
Correct Answer
D. A cross between a 'taa' and a 'haa'
5.
What is 'alif al-maqsoorah'?
Correct Answer
A. A cross between an 'alif' and a 'yaa'
6.
'Alif al-Maqsoorah' only comes at the end of a word.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is true because "Alif al-Maqsoorah" is a specific form of the Arabic letter "Alif" that is only used at the end of a word. In Arabic grammar, "Alif al-Maqsoorah" is written with a small loop instead of the usual elongated form of "Alif" and is pronounced differently. It is a unique feature of the Arabic language and is important to understand for correct pronunciation and writing. Therefore, the correct answer is true.
7.
مُوسَىTHe final letter of the word is
Correct Answer
B. Alif al-maqsoora
Explanation
The correct answer is "alif al-maqsoora." In Arabic, "alif al-maqsoora" is a letter that looks like a small "y" and is used at the end of a word. In this case, the word "مُوسَى" (Musa) ends with an "alif al-maqsoora," indicating that it is the final letter of the word.
8.
WHich one is a sun letter?
Correct Answer
C. ص
Explanation
The letter "ص" is a sun letter because it belongs to the group of Arabic letters that undergo assimilation when followed by the definite article "ال" (al). This means that the "ص" sound changes to a "س" sound when preceded by "ال". The other letters listed in the question, "ب", "ع", and "ج", do not undergo this assimilation and are not considered sun letters.
9.
WHich one is a sun letter?
Correct Answer
A. ط
Explanation
The correct answer is ط because it is a sun letter. In Arabic, there are two types of letters: sun letters and moon letters. Sun letters are those that are followed by a definite article "ال" (al) and cause assimilation of the letter "ل" (l) in the definite article. ط is a sun letter because when "ال" (al) is added before it, the "ل" (l) becomes assimilated and the pronunciation changes to "at-ta".
10.
Which letter does not connect to the letter following it?
Correct Answer
A. و
Explanation
The letter و does not connect to the letter following it. In Arabic script, most letters connect to the letter following them, creating a cursive flow. However, the letter و is one of the few exceptions and does not connect to the letter that comes after it.
11.
WHich letter does not connect to the letter following it?
Correct Answer
D. د
Explanation
The letter "د" does not connect to the letter following it. In Arabic script, certain letters connect to the letter following them when writing words. However, "د" is one of the few letters that does not connect to the letter that comes after it.
12.
Which is the word "Islaam"?
Correct Answer
C. إسلام
Explanation
The correct answer is "إسلام". This word represents the religion of Islam in Arabic. The other options, "إبهام", "إحسان", and "إقبال" do not have the same meaning as "إسلام".
13.
Which one is Allah's name "As-Samadu"?
Correct Answer
A. الصَّمَدُ
Explanation
The correct answer is "الصَّمَدُ". "As-Samad" is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam. It is an Arabic term that means "The Eternal" or "The Absolute". This name signifies that Allah is self-sufficient, independent, and does not need anything or anyone for support or sustenance. He is the ultimate source of all needs and desires, and all creation depends on Him.
14.
Which one is Allah's name "al Lateef"?
Correct Answer
D. اللَّطِيفُ
Explanation
The correct answer is "اللَّطِيفُ". This is because "اللَّطِيفُ" is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam, which means "The Subtle One" or "The Gentle One". It is believed that Allah possesses this attribute of being subtle and gentle in His actions and dealings with His creation.
15.
Which one is another name for our prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.)?
Correct Answer
B. مُصْطَفَى
Explanation
The correct answer is "مُصْطَفَى". This is another name for our prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.).
16.
THe arrow is pointing to a letter 'daal' with a
Correct Answer
A. Sukoon
Explanation
The arrow is pointing to the letter "daal" with a sukoon. A sukoon is a diacritic mark in Arabic script that indicates the absence of a vowel sound. In this case, the sukoon indicates that the "daal" letter is pronounced without any vowel sound.
17.
THe arrow is pointing to a letter 'waw' with
Correct Answer
C. Tan-ween
Explanation
The arrow is pointing to a letter "waw" with tan-ween. Tan-ween is a diacritic mark that is added to the end of a word to indicate a nasal sound. In Arabic, the tan-ween is represented by two small diagonal lines above the letter. In this case, the arrow is indicating that the letter "waw" is followed by a tan-ween, which means that the word has a nasal sound at the end.
18.
The arrow is pointing to an alif. Do we pronounce hamza here?
Correct Answer
B. No
Explanation
The question asks whether we pronounce hamza when the arrow is pointing to an alif. The correct answer is "No" because hamza is not pronounced when it appears on an alif. In Arabic, hamza is a glottal stop sound that is typically written on top of or below certain letters, but it is not pronounced when it appears on an alif.
19.
THe arrow is pointing to a letter 'alif'. Do we pronounce the hamza here?
Correct Answer
A. Yes
Explanation
The arrow is pointing to a letter 'alif'. In Arabic, the hamza is a diacritic mark that indicates the presence of a glottal stop or a silent letter. When the hamza is present on the letter 'alif', it is pronounced. Therefore, in this case, we pronounce the hamza on the letter 'alif'.
20.
Which word has taa-al marbootah?
Correct Answer
A. جَميلة
Explanation
The word جَميلة has taa-al marbootah.