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Arabic Alphabet Quiz: Learn and Test Your Letters

Quick, free Arabic alphabet test. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Francesca MontanariUpdated Aug 24, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This Arabic alphabet quiz helps you practice letter shapes and sounds, and spot what to review next. After you finish, strengthen your skills with an arabic grammar quiz, explore a hebrew alphabet quiz to compare scripts, or tune your listening with a phonetic alphabet quiz.

Which letter represents the emphatic sound distinct from k in Arabic and is transliterated as q?
Ghayn (غ)
Kaf (ك)
Jeem (ج)
Qaf (ق)
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The Arabic definite article is al- and attaches to nouns.
True
False
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What is the Arabic word for book?
Bab (باب)
Qalam (قلم)
Kitab (كتاب)
Bayt (بيت)
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In Arabic, which of the following is a sun letter where the l of al- assimilates?
Shin (ش)
Mim (م)
Qaf (ق)
Ha (ه)
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Ma means what?
When
Who
Where
What
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Which demonstrative means this (masculine) in Standard Arabic?
Ulaʿika (أولئك)
Tilka (تلك)
Hadhihi (هذه)
Hatha (هذا)
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Which form is the dual ending for masculine nouns in the nominative case?
-uuna (ـون)
-ayni (ـيْنِ)
-aani (ـانِ)
-aat (ـات)
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In Arabic, broken plurals form by internal vowel changes rather than suffixes.
False
True
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Which verb pattern is known as Form II?
faʿʿala (فعّل)
infaʿala (انفعل)
faʿala (فعل)
istafʿala (استفعل)
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The nisba adjective ending typically is -iyy (masc.) and -iyya (fem.).
False
True
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Which letter represents the voiced uvular/velar fricative sound often transliterated gh?
ʿAyn (ع)
Kha (خ)
Ghayn (غ)
Ha (ح)
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Identify the correct idafa (genitive construct) meaning the teacher of the student.
mudarrisun li-talib
al-mudarris al-talib
al-mudarris li al-talib
mudarris al-talib
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In Iraqi Arabic, qaf (ق) is always pronounced as a glottal stop like hamza.
False
True
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Which pattern is a common passive participle formation from kataba?
maktab (مكتب)
katib (كاتب)
kitaba (كتابة)
maktub (مكتوب)
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Choose the correct jussive after lam: I did not write.
lam akatab
lam yaktub
lam aktubu
lam aktub
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Which form X verb means to seek knowledge from the root ʿ-l-m?
istaʿlama (استعلم)
iʿtalama (اعْتلم)
taʿallama (تعلّم)
aʿlima (أعلم)
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Select the correct iʿrab for a fully declinable singular definite noun as a direct object.
al-kitab-un (nominative tanwin)
al-kitab-u (nominative damma)
al-kitab-i (genitive kasra)
al-kitab-a (accusative fatha)
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In Classical syntax, VSO order often keeps the subject in nominative with a single damma in full voweling.
False
True
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Which is the correct Form VIII (iftaʿala) conjugation for the root d-kh-l (د-خ-ل, to enter) in Standard Arabic?
idtakhal (nonstandard)
dakhala (دخل)
iddakhala (ادّخل)
iftakhar (افتخر) (different root)
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Darija (Moroccan Arabic) uses bzaaf to mean a lot.
True
False
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze Regional Dialects -

    Distinguish features of major Arabic dialects - Levantine, Egyptian, Gulf, and North African - by answering dialect-specific questions.

  2. Apply Grammar Rules -

    Demonstrate understanding of Arabic grammar structures such as verb conjugations, noun cases, and sentence construction in various contexts.

  3. Identify Vocabulary and Script -

    Recognize and match essential Arabic words in both Arabic script and transliteration to strengthen your vocabulary retention.

  4. Interpret Classical vs. Modern Usage -

    Compare examples from Classical Arabic and contemporary dialects to interpret differences in usage, style, and register.

  5. Evaluate Language Proficiency -

    Assess your command of the language with this Arabic language trivia quiz, pinpointing strengths and areas for improvement.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the Arabic Script Variations -

    Arabic letters morph in four forms - isolated, initial, medial, and final - and recognizing these shapes is essential. For example, the letter ب appears as ب (initial), ب (medial), and ب (final). Making flashcards with all four forms, as suggested by Oxford University Press, will sharpen your reading skills for any arabic language quiz.

  2. Leverage the Tri-Literal Root System -

    Most Arabic words derive from three-consonant roots, so identifying roots like K-T-B (to write) reveals related words: كتاب (book), مكتبة (library), and يكتب (he writes). This pattern boosts vocabulary retenion and is backed by research from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Use mnemonic devices - e.g., "Kite To Book" - to lock in root meanings before your next quiz in arabic language.

  3. Understand Nominal vs. Verbal Sentences -

    Arabic syntax splits into nominal (جملة اسمية) starting with a noun and verbal (جملة ٝعلية) starting with a verb. For instance, الولدٝ طويلٌ (The boy is tall) is nominal, while يدرسٝ الطالبٝ (The student studies) is verbal. Recognizing these structures, per guidelines from Cambridge University's Arabic program, sharpens your grammar skills for any arabic language trivia quiz.

  4. Appreciate Dialectal Diversity -

    Arabic dialects vary greatly: Egyptians say إيه for "what," while Levantines say شو and Gulf speakers say شنو. Familiarize yourself with 10 - 15 common words from major dialects using resources like the British Council's dialect guides. This comparative approach not only enriches your cultural insight but also boosts your score on a test Arabic language knowledge segment.

  5. Adopt Effective Quiz-Taking Strategies -

    Spaced repetition and timed practice tests enhance recall and speed - two factors proven in the Journal of Language Teaching Research. Start with easier questions, flag tougher ones, and review flagged items in a second pass. These tactics will build confidence and ensure you ace any arabic language quiz.

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