A Tough Hebrew Language Exam

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Hebrew comes from the Canaanite group of languages. Canaanite languages are a branch of the North-west Semitic category of languages. Hebrew flourished as a popular spoken language in the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah during the period from about 1200 to 586 BC.
Take this quiz as a test to measure how much you know about this ancient language of Hebrew. ALL THE BEST!

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1.

Identify the Hebrew prefix.
- A.
  
  From
- B.
  
  The
- C.
  
  And
- D.
  
  With
Correct Answer
B. The

Explanation
The Hebrew prefix in this case is "the." In Hebrew, prefixes are added to words to indicate various grammatical functions, such as possession, direction, or relationship. The prefix "the" is commonly used to indicate a definite article, specifying a particular noun.

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2.

Identify the Hebrew prefix.
- A.
  
  Them
- B.
  
  Beside
- C.
  
  To, for
- D.
  
  In, with
Correct Answer
D. In, with

Explanation
The Hebrew prefix that is being identified in this question is "in, with". This prefix is commonly used in Hebrew words to indicate a sense of being "in" or "with" something.

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3.

What does the circled letter make the word.
- A.
  
  "on" sheep
- B.
  
  "beside" sheep
- C.
  
  "like" sheep
- D.
  
  "under" sheep
Correct Answer
C. "like" sheep

Explanation
The circled letter makes the word "like" when combined with the word "sheep".

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4.

What does the suffix add to a word?
- A.
  
  Our, us, we
- B.
  
  He, she
- C.
  
  You, yours
- D.
  
  Under
Correct Answer
A. Our, us, we

Explanation
The suffix "our, us, we" adds a sense of possession or group association to a word. It indicates that the word is related to "our," "us," or "we" in some way. The suffix suggests that the word is connected to a collective identity or ownership.

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5.

Identify the prefix.
- A.
  
  He
- B.
  
  You
- C.
  
  My
- D.
  
  Our
Correct Answer
A. He

Explanation
The correct answer is "he". In this question, we are asked to identify the prefix. A prefix is a word part that is added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "he" is a prefix because it is added to words like "heal", "help", or "hear" to create new words.

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6.

What does the circled letter add to the word.
- A.
  
  "from" his own way.
- B.
  
  "like" his own way.
- C.
  
  "under" his own way.
- D.
  
  "to" his own way.
Correct Answer
D. "to" his own way.

Explanation
The circled letter "to" adds the meaning of direction or movement to the word "his own way." It suggests that the person is going or moving in a specific direction, emphasizing that they are doing things in their own preferred manner.

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7.

What does the prefix add to a word?
- A.
  
  Of him
- B.
  
  I
- C.
  
  Or them
- D.
  
  Of everyone
Correct Answer
B. I

Explanation
The prefix "I-" adds the meaning of "not" or "opposite" to a word. In this case, adding the prefix "I-" to the word "him" creates the word "Ihim," which means "not him" or "opposite of him."

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8.

What do the circled letters add to the word?
- A.
  
  "by" the transgressions.
- B.
  
  For "our" transgressions.
- C.
  
  For "his" transgressions.
- D.
  
  For "bad" transgressions.
Correct Answer
B. For "our" transgressions.

Explanation
The circled letters "ou" spell out the word "our". Therefore, the circled letters add the word "our" to the word "transgressions".

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9.

What does the circled letter add to the word?
- A.
  
  "he" said
- B.
  
  Said "loudly"
- C.
  
  "and" said
- D.
  
  Said "softly"
Correct Answer
C. "and" said

Explanation
The circled letter "and" adds the conjunction "and" to the word "said". It indicates that there is another action or statement following the word "said".

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10.

What does this prefix add to the word?
- A.
  
  In
- B.
  
  Next to
- C.
  
  Under
- D.
  
  From
Correct Answer
D. From

Explanation
The prefix "in-" typically means "not" or "without" when added to a word. However, in this case, the prefix "in-" is used as a variation of the prefix "en-" which means "to cause to." Therefore, when "in-" is added to a word, it adds the meaning of "from" or "out of."

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11.

What does this suffix add to a word?
- A.
  
  Them
- B.
  
  Ours
- C.
  
  Hers
- D.
  
  His
Correct Answer
A. Them

Explanation
The suffix "them" is added to a word to indicate a plural possessive form. It shows that something belongs to or is associated with a group of people or things.

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12.

What do the circled letters add to the word?
- A.
  
  "and" waters
- B.
  
  "next to" waters
- C.
  
  "from" waters
- D.
  
  "the" waters
Correct Answer
D. "the" waters

Explanation
The circled letters add the word "the" to the word "waters".

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13.

What do the suffix letters add to the word?
- A.
  
  You, your singular
- B.
  
  You, your plural
- C.
  
  To them
- D.
  
  From them
Correct Answer
B. You, your plural

Explanation
The suffix letters "plural" add the meaning of multiple or more than one to the word. In this case, it indicates that the word "you" is referring to more than one person. So, the correct answer is "you, your plural" as it specifies the plural form of the word "you" and the possessive form "your".

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14.

What does this prefix indicate?
- A.
  
  Who, that
- B.
  
  Inside
- C.
  
  On/on top of
- D.
  
  Behind
Correct Answer
A. Who, that

Explanation
This prefix indicates the meaning of "who" or "that". It is used to refer to a person or thing that is the subject or object of a verb or preposition. The prefix "who, that" suggests that it is used to introduce a relative clause or to refer to a specific person or thing.

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15.

What does the circled letter add to the word?
- A.
  
  "from" the beginning
- B.
  
  "the" beginning
- C.
  
  "near" the beginning
- D.
  
  "in" the beginning
Correct Answer
D. "in" the beginning

Explanation
The circled letter "in" adds the meaning of "inside" or "within" to the word. It suggests that something is located or happening at the start or beginning of something else.

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