A Tough Hebrew Language Exam
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Hebrew comes from the Canaanite group of languages. Canaanite languages are a branch of the North-west Semitic category of languages. Hebrew flourished as a popular spoken language in the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah during the period from about 1200 to 586 BC.
Take this quiz as a test to measure how much you know about this ancient language of Hebrew. ALL THE BEST!
- 1.
Identify the Hebrew prefix.
- A.
From
- B.
The
- C.
And
- D.
With
Correct Answer
B. TheExplanation
The Hebrew prefix in this case is "the." In Hebrew, prefixes are added to words to indicate various grammatical functions, such as possession, direction, or relationship. The prefix "the" is commonly used to indicate a definite article, specifying a particular noun.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Identify the Hebrew prefix.
- A.
Them
- B.
Beside
- C.
To, for
- D.
In, with
Correct Answer
D. In, withExplanation
The Hebrew prefix that is being identified in this question is "in, with". This prefix is commonly used in Hebrew words to indicate a sense of being "in" or "with" something.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does the circled letter make the word.
- A.
"on" sheep
- B.
"beside" sheep
- C.
"like" sheep
- D.
"under" sheep
Correct Answer
C. "like" sheepExplanation
The circled letter makes the word "like" when combined with the word "sheep".Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does the suffix add to a word?
- A.
Our, us, we
- B.
He, she
- C.
You, yours
- D.
Under
Correct Answer
A. Our, us, weExplanation
The suffix "our, us, we" adds a sense of possession or group association to a word. It indicates that the word is related to "our," "us," or "we" in some way. The suffix suggests that the word is connected to a collective identity or ownership.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Identify the prefix.
- A.
He
- B.
You
- C.
My
- D.
Our
Correct Answer
A. HeExplanation
The correct answer is "he". In this question, we are asked to identify the prefix. A prefix is a word part that is added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "he" is a prefix because it is added to words like "heal", "help", or "hear" to create new words.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What does the circled letter add to the word.
- A.
"from" his own way.
- B.
"like" his own way.
- C.
"under" his own way.
- D.
"to" his own way.
Correct Answer
D. "to" his own way.Explanation
The circled letter "to" adds the meaning of direction or movement to the word "his own way." It suggests that the person is going or moving in a specific direction, emphasizing that they are doing things in their own preferred manner.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What does the prefix add to a word?
- A.
Of him
- B.
I
- C.
Or them
- D.
Of everyone
Correct Answer
B. IExplanation
The prefix "I-" adds the meaning of "not" or "opposite" to a word. In this case, adding the prefix "I-" to the word "him" creates the word "Ihim," which means "not him" or "opposite of him."Rate this question:
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- 8.
What do the circled letters add to the word?
- A.
"by" the transgressions.
- B.
For "our" transgressions.
- C.
For "his" transgressions.
- D.
For "bad" transgressions.
Correct Answer
B. For "our" transgressions.Explanation
The circled letters "ou" spell out the word "our". Therefore, the circled letters add the word "our" to the word "transgressions".Rate this question:
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- 9.
What does the circled letter add to the word?
- A.
"he" said
- B.
Said "loudly"
- C.
"and" said
- D.
Said "softly"
Correct Answer
C. "and" saidExplanation
The circled letter "and" adds the conjunction "and" to the word "said". It indicates that there is another action or statement following the word "said".Rate this question:
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- 10.
What does this prefix add to the word?
- A.
In
- B.
Next to
- C.
Under
- D.
From
Correct Answer
D. FromExplanation
The prefix "in-" typically means "not" or "without" when added to a word. However, in this case, the prefix "in-" is used as a variation of the prefix "en-" which means "to cause to." Therefore, when "in-" is added to a word, it adds the meaning of "from" or "out of."Rate this question:
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- 11.
What does this suffix add to a word?
- A.
Them
- B.
Ours
- C.
Hers
- D.
His
Correct Answer
A. ThemExplanation
The suffix "them" is added to a word to indicate a plural possessive form. It shows that something belongs to or is associated with a group of people or things.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What do the circled letters add to the word?
- A.
"and" waters
- B.
"next to" waters
- C.
"from" waters
- D.
"the" waters
Correct Answer
D. "the" watersExplanation
The circled letters add the word "the" to the word "waters".Rate this question:
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- 13.
What do the suffix letters add to the word?
- A.
You, your singular
- B.
You, your plural
- C.
To them
- D.
From them
Correct Answer
B. You, your pluralExplanation
The suffix letters "plural" add the meaning of multiple or more than one to the word. In this case, it indicates that the word "you" is referring to more than one person. So, the correct answer is "you, your plural" as it specifies the plural form of the word "you" and the possessive form "your".Rate this question:
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- 14.
What does this prefix indicate?
- A.
Who, that
- B.
Inside
- C.
On/on top of
- D.
Behind
Correct Answer
A. Who, thatExplanation
This prefix indicates the meaning of "who" or "that". It is used to refer to a person or thing that is the subject or object of a verb or preposition. The prefix "who, that" suggests that it is used to introduce a relative clause or to refer to a specific person or thing.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What does the circled letter add to the word?
- A.
"from" the beginning
- B.
"the" beginning
- C.
"near" the beginning
- D.
"in" the beginning
Correct Answer
D. "in" the beginningExplanation
The circled letter "in" adds the meaning of "inside" or "within" to the word. It suggests that something is located or happening at the start or beginning of something else.Rate this question:
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