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Ultimate Hebrew Language Quiz - Can You Ace It?

Sharpen your Hebrew vocabulary and grammar with this free quiz

Difficulty: Moderate
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This Hebrew quiz helps you check your vocabulary and grammar in minutes. Play through short questions to spot gaps and build confidence before a class or exam. For a quick warm-up, try the quick vocab warm-up or the alphabet refresher .

What is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet?
Dalet
Alef
Gimel
Bet
Alef is the very first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and represents a glottal stop or is silent in modern pronunciation. It appears at the head of Hebrew letter charts and is fundamental to understanding the ordering of the script. Alef has no intrinsic vowel sound and often carries a niqqud mark to indicate a vowel.
In which direction is Hebrew text written?
Left to right
Right to left
Top to bottom
Bottom to top
Hebrew is written and read from right to left, a feature shared by several Semitic languages. This directionality applies to individual words and full lines of text. Modern Hebrew publications, signage, and digital displays all follow this pattern.
Which Hebrew letter is added as a prefix to a noun to form the definite article 'the'?
Lamed
Mem
Heh
Bet
The letter Heh (?) is prefixed to a noun to indicate definiteness, equivalent to 'the' in English. It attaches directly before the noun and often affects the vowel pattern of that noun. This definite article is one of the most common prefixes in Hebrew morphology.
What is the Hebrew word for 'peace' that is also commonly used as a greeting?
Shalom
Laila
Boker
Toda
Shalom (????) literally means 'peace' and is frequently used as both 'hello' and 'goodbye' in Hebrew. It carries a sense of wellbeing and harmony, reflecting its literal meaning. Its versatility makes it one of the most recognizable Hebrew words worldwide.
Which niqqud sign is a single dot under the letter and represents the 'i' sound as in 'machine'?
Hiriq
Patach
Segol
Tzere
The Hiriq niqqud is a single dot placed under a consonant and indicates the 'i' vowel sound, similar to 'ee' in English. It is one of the eight most common Hebrew vowel points. Recognizing Hiriq is essential for accurate pronunciation and vowel distinction.
How many letters are there in the standard Hebrew alphabet?
26
22
28
24
Modern Hebrew consists of 22 letters, with five of those having special final forms when they appear at the end of words. This count excludes vowel points (niqqud), which are diacritic marks rather than separate letters. The 22 letters form the basis of both biblical and modern Hebrew scripts.
What is the typical masculine plural ending for most Hebrew nouns?
-n
-im
-ot
-t
Most masculine nouns in Hebrew form their plural with the suffix '-im' (??). Feminine nouns typically use '-ot' (??). Recognizing these patterns helps with noun agreement and adjective matching.
Which binyan contains most of the simple active verbs in Hebrew?
Piel
Pa'al
Nifal
Hiphil
The Pa'al binyan (also called Qal) is the basic stem for simple, active verbs in Hebrew. It contains the majority of common verbs and serves as the foundation for understanding more complex stems. Its straightforward pattern makes it essential for learners.
What does the Hebrew phrase 'boker tov' mean?
Good evening
Good morning
Thank you
Good night
'Boker tov' (???? ???) literally translates as 'morning good' and is used to greet someone with 'good morning' in Hebrew. It combines the words ???? (morning) and ??? (good). It's an everyday greeting in Israel.
What is the function of the particle 'et' in Hebrew?
It negates a verb
It introduces a relative clause
It forms a question
It marks a definite direct object
The particle 'et' (??) precedes a definite direct object in Hebrew and has no translation in English. It indicates that the following noun is definite. Understanding 'et' is crucial for parsing sentence structure.
Which Hebrew root means 'to write'?
K-T-V
R-A-H
A-M-R
S-H-M
The triliteral root K-T-V (???) forms words related to writing, such as ??? (katav, 'he wrote') and ???? (michtav, 'letter'). Hebrew vocabulary is built around such roots, which carry core semantic meaning. Recognizing roots aids in understanding and memorizing new words.
How do you say the number three in Hebrew?
Shalom
Arba
Shalosh
Ehad
The Hebrew word for the number three is ????????, transliterated 'shalosh'. Arba is four, ehad is one, and shalom means peace. Mastery of numbers is basic for daily conversation and comprehension.
What is the first person singular past tense form of the verb ??? (to write) in Hebrew?
Katvu
Katavah
Katav
Katavti
Katavti (?????) is the past tense form for 'I wrote', with the suffix '-ti' marking first person singular. Katav is 'he wrote'. Understanding these suffixes is key to conjugating Hebrew verbs correctly.
In Hebrew construct state, what is the relationship between the two linked nouns?
Possessive or genitive relationship
Plural agreement
Reversed word order only
Shared definite article
The construct state (??????) links two nouns to express possession or a genitive relationship, as in 'bayit melekh' (king's house). The first noun loses its article and often changes its vowel pattern. This structure is common in Semitic languages.
Which binyan typically conveys an intensive or factitive action in Hebrew verbs?
Piel
Qal
Hiphil
Nifal
The Piel stem intensifies or emphasizes the action of the root and often doubles the second root consonant. It is used for actions that are more intense or causative compared to the simple Qal form. Recognizing Piel patterns helps in understanding nuanced meanings.
How do you say 'They (masculine) will go' in Hebrew future tense?
Yelechu
Yalech
Yalechu
Yilchu
The future third person masculine plural of ??? (to go) is ???????, transliterated 'yelechu'. Hebrew future forms use specific prefixes and vowel patterns for each person and number. Accurate vocalization distinguishes this form.
What is the correct feminine singular form of the adjective ???? (big)?
Gdolot
Gduly
Gdoli
Gdola
The feminine singular form of ???? is ????? (gdola), with the feminine suffix '-a'. Feminine adjectives typically take '-a' in singular and '-ot' in plural. Matching adjective gender and number is essential in Hebrew grammar.
What is the Hebrew term for the special final letter forms (e.g., ?, ?, ?, ?, ?) used at the end of words?
Geresh
Nekudot
Tagin
Sofiot
The final forms of certain Hebrew letters used exclusively at the end of words are called sofiot (??????). There are five such letters with distinct shapes. Recognizing sofiot is important for correct reading and writing.
In Biblical Hebrew, what does the verb stem Hiphil typically indicate?
Reflexive action
Causative action
Passive action
Intransitive action
The Hiphil stem in Biblical Hebrew usually conveys a causative meaning, indicating that the subject causes someone or something to perform the action. It is formed by prefixing ?- and changing vowel patterns relative to the Qal stem. Understanding Hiphil is key for interpreting classical texts.
Which rule determines when a Sheva is vocal (Sheva Na) or silent (Sheva Nach)?
It is only vocal in Biblical Hebrew and always silent in Modern Hebrew.
It is vocal if it appears at the beginning of a word or syllable, after a long vowel, or after a letter with a dagesh; otherwise it is silent.
It is silent when under a guttural letter and vocal in all other cases.
It is always vocal before a consonant and always silent before a vowel.
Sheva Na (vocal sheva) occurs at the start of a word or syllable, after a long vowel, or after a letter with a dagesh, and is pronounced as a quick 'e' sound. In all other positions, it is Sheva Nach (silent) and marks the end of a closed syllable. Proper identification of Sheva types is critical for accurate biblical pronunciation.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Assess Hebrew Vocabulary -

    Determine how well you know essential Hebrew words and expand your vocabulary base.

  2. Analyze Hebrew Grammar -

    Identify and correct common grammar structures to improve sentence accuracy and fluency.

  3. Interpret Written Hebrew -

    Enhance comprehension skills by deciphering Hebrew sentences and understanding context.

  4. Gauge Overall Proficiency -

    Measure your Hebrew language skills across vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension in one test.

  5. Build Learning Confidence -

    Boost your confidence in using Hebrew and recognize areas for further study and practice.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the Hebrew Alphabet (Alef-Bet) -

    According to the Academy of the Hebrew Language, mastering all 22 letters plus their final forms is essential for any Hebrew language quiz. Use flashcards and a simple rhyme like "Alef-Bet, let's get set!" to speed up recognition of shapes and sound values.

  2. Leverage the Root System for Vocabulary -

    Hebrew vocabulary quiz success often hinges on understanding three-consonant roots; for example, כ־ת־ב (K-T-B) spawns כתב (katav, "he wrote"), מכתב (mikhtav, "letter") and הכתבה (hakhtava, "dictation"). Group flashcards by root and practice forming new words in context to solidify meaning (University of Pennsylvania Semitic Studies).

  3. Understand the Seven Binyanim (Verb Patterns) -

    Hebrew verbs follow seven major patterns (binyanim), each altering voice and transitivity - Pa'al (simple active), Pi'el (intensive), Hif'il (causative), etc. A color-coded chart from the Hebrew University can help you conjugate כתב in each binyan: כתב, כִּתֵּב, הִכְתִּיב, boosting recall through pattern recognition.

  4. Apply Gender and Number Agreement -

    Every noun, adjective, and pronoun in Hebrew is marked for gender and number: masculine plurals take - ים (-im), feminine plurals - ות (-ot). Practice with pairs like ספרים (sfarim, "books") and בנות (banot, "girls") and match adjective cards for accurate agreement (Tel Aviv University guidelines).

  5. Practice Prepositions and Basic SVO Structure -

    Hebrew uses prefix prepositions בְּ (in), לְ (to), מִן (from) attached directly to words - for example, בַּבַּיִת (ba-bayit, "in the house"). Drill simple Subject-Verb-Object sentences such as םני קורם ספר (Ani kore sefer, "I read a book") using online exercises from HebrewPod101 to build fluency.

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