Arabic Grammar: Pronouns and Prepositions
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Which demonstrative pronoun correctly refers to a singular feminine noun?

  • هُذه (hādhī) (correct)
  • هؤُلاء (ha’ulā’)
  • هذا (hādhā)
  • هذان (hādhān)

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the demonstrative pronoun for dual feminine nouns?

  • هذان المهندسان ذكيان.(hādhān al-muhandisān dhakīyān)
  • هؤلاء الطالبات مجتهدات.(ha’ulā’ al-ṭālibāt mujtahidāt)
  • هاتان المعلمتان بارعتان.(hātān al-mu’allimātān bāri’atān) (correct)
  • هُذه الطالبتان مثابرتان.(hādhī aṭ-ṭālibatān muẖāhirātān)

Select the option that correctly completes the sentence: _______ أصدقاء رائعين.

  • هذا (hādhā)
  • هؤلاء (ha’ulā’) (correct)
  • هُذه (hādhī)
  • هَذان (hādhān)

Which sentence incorrectly uses a demonstrative pronoun?

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Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: كتب علي شعراً _____ الورقة.

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Identify the correct expression for reading a story from the school book: يقرأ علي قصة _____ كتاب المدرسة.

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Which part of speech is the word 'وعلي' (wa 'Ali) in the sentence: لعب محمد وعلي في الحديقة بجانب المنزل?

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In the sentence 'علي يُفضّل الكتابة بقلم الحبر،' what part of speech is 'الكتابة' (al-kitābah)?

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Choose the correct combination of parts of speech for a full sentence.

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Which is a correct usage of demonstrative pronouns in a single statement?

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What is the meaning of 'غرفة المعيشة/غرفة الجلوس'?

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In which place do we typically eat our meals?

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Which profession involves providing security and law enforcement?

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What is the name of the shape with five sides?

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Which of the following is the Arabic word for 'garden'?

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Who is responsible for drawing engineering plans?

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What is the function of 'على' in the sentence 'الكتاب على الطاولة'?

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What is the correct translation of 'غرفة المكتبة'?

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What do you call a person who travels to outer space?

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In the sentence 'الطبيب يفحص المريض', which word is the verb?

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What does 'المكتب' refer to?

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Which demonstrative pronoun fits the sentence: '…...الممحاتتان نظيفتان'?

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What does 'غرفة الطعام' mean?

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What is the Arabic word for 'circle'?

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Flashcards

Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns indicate which noun or pronoun is being referred to. They specify location, proximity, or distance.

What does "هذا" (hādhā) refer to?

The demonstrative pronoun "هذا" (hādhā) refers to a singular masculine noun close to the speaker.

What does "هُذه" (hādhī) refer to?

This demonstrative pronoun refers to a singular feminine noun close to the speaker.

What does "هذان" (hādhān) refer to?

The demonstrative pronoun "هذان" (hādhān) refers to two masculine nouns close to the speaker.

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What does "هاتان" (hātān) refer to?

The demonstrative pronoun "هاتان" (hātān) refers to two feminine nouns close to the speaker.

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Prepositions

Prepositions connect nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, showing the relationship between them.

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What is the meaning of "في" (fī)?

The preposition "في" (fī) translates to "in" or "inside."

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What is the meaning of "إلى" (ilā)?

The preposition "إلى" (ilā) translates to "to" or "towards."

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Nouns (أسماء)

Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas.

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Verbs (أفعال)

Verbs are words that describe actions or states of being.

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Living Room

The living room is the area in a house where people relax, socialize, and spend time together. It's often furnished with comfortable seating, a TV, and a coffee table.

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Library Room

A library room is a space dedicated to books, providing a quiet and organized environment for reading, studying, or research.

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Kitchen

The kitchen is the room in a house where food is prepared, cooked, and often eaten. It contains appliances like a stove, oven, and refrigerator.

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Dining Room

The dining room is a designated space in a house for eating meals, usually with a table and chairs.

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Garden

A garden is an outdoor space, often attached to a house, where plants, flowers, or vegetables are cultivated. It's a place to relax and enjoy nature.

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Policeman

A policeman is a law enforcement officer who maintains security, investigates crimes, and arrests criminals.

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Lawyer

A lawyer is a professional who defends individuals in legal matters, advises on laws, and represents clients in court.

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Engineer

An engineer is a professional who designs, builds, and maintains structures, machines, and systems using scientific principles.

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Farmer

A farmer is a person who cultivates land, grows crops, raises animals, and manages agricultural activities.

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Astronaut

An astronaut is a trained professional who travels into space to conduct research, operate spacecraft, and perform missions.

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Hexagon

A hexagon is a geometric shape with six sides and six angles.

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Triangle

A triangle is a closed shape with three sides and three angles.

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Pentagon

A pentagon is a closed shape with five sides and five angles.

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Circle

A circle is a closed shape with all points equidistant from a central point, forming a smooth curve.

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Study Notes

Demonstrative Pronouns

  • Singular Masculine: هذا (hādhā)

  • Singular Feminine: هُذه (hādhī)

  • Dual Masculine: هذان (hādhān)

  • Dual Feminine: هاتان (hātān)

  • Plural: هؤلاء (ha’ulā’)

  • Demonstrative pronouns agree in gender and number with the noun they refer to.

  • Example: هُذه معلّمة جيّدة (hādhī mu’allima jayyida) – This female teacher is good.

Prepositions (حروف الجر)

  • على (’alā): on, upon

  • إلى (ilā): to, towards

  • من (min): from, of

  • في (fī): in, at, on (within)

  • Prepositions show the relationship between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence.

  • Example: كتب علي شعراً على الورقة (katab ‘ali shu’ran ‘alā al-waraqa) – Ali wrote poetry on the paper.

Parts of Speech (أقسام الكلام)

  • Nouns (أسماء): People, places, things, ideas
  • Verbs (أفعال): denote action or state of being.
  • Prepositions (حروف الجر): show relationship between words.
  • Example sentence structure (Parts of Speech): Noun-Verb-Preposition-Noun.
  • Example: لعب محمد وعلي في الحديقة بجانب المنزل (la’ab muḥammad wa ‘ali fī al-ḥadiqah bijānib al-manzil) – Muhammad and Ali played in the garden next to the house

Parts of the House (أقسام المنزل)

  • Living room: غرفة المعيشة/غرفة الجلوس (ghurfat al-ma’īshah/ghurfat al-julūs)
  • Bedroom: غرفة النوم (ghurfat al-nawm)
  • Kitchen: المطبخ (al-maṭbax)
  • Bathroom: دورة المياه/الحمام (dūrat al-miyāh/al-ḥammām)
  • Dining room: غرفة الطعام (ghurfat aṭ-ṭa‘ām)
  • Library: غرفة المكتبة. (ghurfat al-maktaba)
  • Garden: الحديقة (al-ḥadīqah)

Jobs (المهن)

  • Police Officer: الشرطي (aš-šarṭī)
  • Lawyer: المحامي (al-muḥāmī)
  • Engineer: المهندس (al-muhandis)
  • Doctor: الطبيب (aṭ-ṭabīb)
  • Farmer: المزارع (al-mizrā’)
  • Teacher/Instructor: المعلم (al-mu’allim)
  • Pilot: الطيار (aṭ-ṭayyār)
  • Spacefarer/astronaut: رائد الفضاء (rā’id al-faḍā’)

Geometric Shapes (الأشكال الهندسية)

  • Hexagon: سداسي (sudaisī)
  • Triangle: مثلث (muthallath)
  • Pentagon: خماسي (khumāsī)
  • Circle: دائرة (dā’irah)

Further Notes (Combined Questions)

  • Ensure agreement in gender and number between demonstrative pronouns and nouns.
  • Prepositions are crucial for expressing relationships in sentences.
  • Be aware of different parts of speech (nouns, verbs, prepositions).
  • Be attentive to the appropriate job titles and names for shapes.
  • Practice changing singular/masculine to plural/masculine or dual forms where appropriate.
  • Carefully review the answer key and correct any mistakes.

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Test your understanding of demonstrative pronouns and prepositions in Arabic. This quiz covers singular and plural forms, as well as key preposition usages with example sentences. Perfect for beginners wanting to strengthen their grammatical skills.

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