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Arabic Grammar Quiz: Check Your Understanding

Fast, 15-question level test in Arabic grammar. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Imran HusainUpdated Aug 23, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
Learning OutcomesStudy Material
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This Arabic grammar quiz helps you practice core rules, spot errors, and see your level in 15 quick questions. Use it to build speed for class or an exam, then review weak areas. If you're refreshing basics, try the arabic alphabet quiz, and for extra practice, sharpen skills with fill in the blanks online.

In Arabic, what is the basic difference between a nominal sentence (jumlah ismiyyah) and a verbal sentence (jumlah fi'liyyah)?
Nominal ends with tanween; verbal ends with sukun
Nominal always has an object; verbal never has an object
Nominal begins with an adjective; verbal begins with a noun
Nominal begins with a noun; verbal begins with a verb
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Which case ending marks the subject (mubtada') or a nominative noun in fully declinable Arabic nouns?
Sukun
Fathah (a)
Dammah (u)
Kasrah (i)
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Which particle makes the following noun accusative and emphasizes the statement: inna?
It makes both the noun and predicate genitive
It makes the noun jussive and the predicate subjunctive
It makes the noun nominative and the predicate accusative
It makes the noun after it accusative and leaves the predicate nominative
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Which is the correct definite article usage with a sun letter?
al-shams pronounced ash-shams with assimilation
al-shams pronounced al-shams without assimilation
ash-shams spelled without the letter l
ash-shams spelled with doubled l
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Which form correctly marks the dual nominative ending for a sound noun?
-ani
-in
-una
-ayni
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What happens to agreement when the subject is a broken plural referring to non-humans?
Verb agrees as masculine singular; adjective plural
Verb must be dual; adjective plural
Verb and adjective usually agree as feminine singular
Verb and adjective must be masculine plural
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In the idafa construct, which noun becomes definite by possession if the second noun is definite?
Both nouns must take tanween
The first noun (mudaf) becomes definite by annexation
Both nouns must be indefinite
The second noun (mudaf ilayh) becomes indefinite
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What is the effect of kana on its subject and predicate in a nominal sentence?
Subject becomes accusative; predicate nominative
Subject remains nominative; predicate becomes accusative
Both subject and predicate become jussive
Both subject and predicate become genitive
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What is the grammatical function of maf'ul mutlaq?
A genitive complement of a preposition
A circumstantial accusative
An absolute object that emphasizes or clarifies the type or number of the action
An object indicating time or place
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Which of the following correctly identifies a circumstantial accusative (haal)?
An accusative object indicating purpose
A genitive word following a preposition
An accusative word describing the state of a noun during the action
A nominative predicate of kana
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Which particle negates present-tense verbs and makes them jussive?
laa of simple negation
lan
maa (for past)
lam
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Which is true about the five nouns (al-asmaa' al-khamsa) in case inflection?
They take waw for nominative, alif for accusative, yaa for genitive
They always take dammah, fathah, kasrah like regular nouns
They take alif for nominative, waw for genitive, yaa for accusative
They are indeclinable in all cases
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Which particle introduces a conditional that requires the verb of the protasis (condition clause) to be jussive?
la'alla
in
inna
idhaa (future habitual)
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Which statement about hamzat al-wasl is correct?
It can carry tanween
It is pronounced only when beginning with the word and dropped in connected speech
It is always pronounced regardless of position
It appears only in the middle of words
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In a verbal sentence with VSO order, how does the verb typically agree with a plural subject?
Verb must be plural masculine
Verb must be plural matching full number and gender
Verb is in singular; gender agrees with nearest subject
Verb must be dual
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Which of the following is true about diptotes (mamnuu' min as-sarf)?
They do not take tanween and take fathah in genitive unless with al- or in idafa
They are indeclinable in all cases
They never take al-
They always take kasrah in genitive
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In the five verbs (af'aal al-khamsah), what marks jussive and subjunctive moods?
Changing the prefix vowel to a
Dropping the final nun in both moods
Adding a final nun in both moods
Adding lam for subjunctive
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In exception with illa (istithnaa'), when the structure is affirmative and complete, what is the case of the mustathna (excepted)?
Jussive
Genitive
Accusative
Nominative
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How does idhaa typically interact with verb moods in classical conditional sentences?
It makes the apodosis subjunctive
It negates the verb
It introduces a conditional without jussive requirement; verbs typically in indicative for future/habitual
It requires both verbs to be jussive
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What is the function of the emphatic nun (nun at-tawkid) added to imperatives and present verbs?
To show dual number
To mark the subjunctive mood
To indicate passive voice
To add emphasis to the command or assertion
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify essential Arabic grammar structures and rules.
  2. Apply subject-verb agreement in Arabic sentences.
  3. Analyse sentence patterns for nominal vs verbal forms.
  4. Demonstrate correct use of definite articles and prepositions.
  5. Master plural and dual noun formations in Arabic.
  6. Evaluate adjective-noun agreement in gender and number.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the Arabic Definite Article "al-" (ال) - In Arabic, the prefix "al-" turns any indefinite noun into a definite one, just like adding "the" in English. It's like giving your nouns VIP status! For example, "kitĝb" means "book," but "al-kitĝb" shines as "the book."
  2. Understand Sun and Moon Letters - Arabic letters are categorized as "sun" or "moon" letters and they affect how you pronounce the "l" in "al-." With sun letters (t, d, r, etc.), the "l" assimilates and doubles the following sound - think "ash-shams" for "the sun." With moon letters (b, j, m, etc.), you clearly pronounce the "l," as in "al-bĝb" for "the door."
  3. Apply Subject-Verb Agreement - Verbs in Arabic must match their subjects in both gender and number, so a masculine or feminine subject demands its own verb form. For instance, "al-walad yaktub" means "the boy writes," while "al-bint taktub" means "the girl writes." Mastering this keeps your sentences sounding sharp and accurate!
  4. Differentiate Between Nominal and Verbal Sentences - Nominal sentences start with a noun and often imply "to be," like "al-kitĝb jadīd" ("the book is new"). Verbal sentences begin with a verb, for example "yaqraʾ al-ṭĝlib al-kitĝb" ("the student reads the book"). Spotting the difference helps you understand and build clear Arabic statements.
  5. Use Prepositions Correctly - Prepositions in Arabic, like "fī" (in) and "ʿalĝ" (on), label spatial relationships clearly. Saying "al-kitĝb ʿalĝ al-ṭĝwila" means "the book is on the table," so practice pairing the right preposition with each scenario. Nail these little words and your Arabic will instantly sparkle!
  6. Form Plural and Dual Nouns - Arabic boasts singular, dual, and plural forms, making it fun to count in style. To express "two," you typically add "ĝn" or "īn" to the singular - so "ṭĝlib" (student) becomes "ṭĝlibĝn" (two students). Beyond that, irregular plurals keep you on your toes and supercharging your vocab!
  7. Ensure Adjective-Noun Agreement - In Arabic, adjectives must mirror the nouns they describe in gender and number. A "tall man" is "rajul ṭawīl," but a "tall woman" becomes "imraʾa ṭawīla." Keeping these in sync makes your descriptions flow and sound beautifully natural.
  8. Recognize the Iḝĝfah Construction - This possessive structure links two nouns directly, with the second noun in the genitive case - no preposition needed! For instance, "kitĝb al-ṭĝlib" means "the student's book." It's like snapping words together to show ownership in one smooth step.
  9. Understand Case Endings (Iʿrĝb) - Arabic nouns wear different endings depending on their role: nominative (subject), accusative (object), and genitive (possession). So "al-kitĝbu" is nominative, "al-kitĝba" is accusative, and "al-kitĝbi" is genitive. Spotting these endings is like a superpower for decoding sentences!
  10. Learn the Root System - Most Arabic words spring from three-letter roots that unlock meaning across related words. For example, k-t-b relates to writing, yielding "kitĝb" (book), "kĝtib" (writer), and "maktaba" (library). Cracking these roots helps you expand your vocabulary rapidly - like discovering secret word families!
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