Hebrew Lesson 2 - Quiz

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     What sound does this letter make? - ProProfs

     What sound does this letter make?

    • B - as in boy
    • D - as in dog
    • C - as in cat
    • M - as in mouse
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Hebrew Lesson 2 - Quiz assesses knowledge of Hebrew orthography including recognition of letters like Bet, understanding of diacritical marks such as Dagesh and Patach, and familiarization with basic phonetics. The quiz also touches on cultural knowledge with terms like Tanakh.

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  • 2. 
      What is the name of this Hebrew letter? - ProProfs

      What is the name of this Hebrew letter?

    • Alef

    • Bet

    • Gimmel

    • Dalet

    Correct Answer
    A. Bet
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Bet. In the Hebrew alphabet, Bet is the second letter. It is pronounced as "b" and represents the sound "b" in English.

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    What sound does the line under the Hebrew letter make? - ProProfs

    What sound does the line under the Hebrew letter make?

    • D as in dog.

    • C as in cat

    • CU as in cut

    • AH as in Shah of Iran

    Correct Answer
    A. AH as in Shah of Iran
    Explanation
    The line under the Hebrew letter is called a "dagesh" and it indicates that the letter should be pronounced with an emphasis or a doubling of its sound. In this case, the correct answer suggests that the line under the Hebrew letter makes the "AH" sound, as in "Shah of Iran."

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  • 4. 
      What is the dot in the center of this letter? - ProProfs

      What is the dot in the center of this letter?

    • Brokem

    • Shaled

    • Dagesh

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Dagesh
    Explanation
    The dot in the center of this letter is called a "Dagesh". A Dagesh is a Hebrew diacritic used to indicate the doubling of a consonant sound. In this case, it is used to indicate the doubling of the "k" sound in the word "Brokem".

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  • 5. 
     The marks around Hebrew letters are called. - ProProfs

     The marks around Hebrew letters are called.

    • Braka

    • Bracka

    • Nikkud

    • Dvar

    Correct Answer
    A. Nikkud
    Explanation
    The marks around Hebrew letters are called "Nikkud". Nikkud are vowel points or diacritical marks that are used in Hebrew to indicate the pronunciation of the words. These marks help in clarifying the vowels and pronunciation of the Hebrew text, as Hebrew is traditionally written without vowels. Nikkud is an essential component in Hebrew grammar and is used in various texts, including religious texts, poetry, and children's books, to aid in proper pronunciation and understanding of the language.

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  • 6. 
     Another name for the Old Testament is what? - ProProfs

     Another name for the Old Testament is what?

    • Talmud

    • Mishna

    • Tora

    • Tanakh

    Correct Answer
    A. Tanakh
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Tanakh. The Tanakh is the Hebrew Bible, which is composed of three main sections: the Torah (the first five books), the Nevi'im (the Prophets), and the Ketuvim (the Writings). It is another name for the Old Testament in Judaism. The Talmud and Mishna are important texts in Jewish law and tradition, but they are not alternative names for the Old Testament.

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     What is the name of the line under the hebrew letter? - ProProfs

     What is the name of the line under the hebrew letter?

    • Kamatz

    • Lamed

    • Patach

    • Bet

    Correct Answer
    A. Patach
    Explanation
    The name of the line under the Hebrew letter is Patach.

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