Unit 3

Question 1

What is the default formation of the definite article?

Answer 1

הַ+dagesh

Question 2

How is the definite article formed on words beginning with א, ע, ר?

Answer 2

Compensatory lengthening to qames: הָ

Question 3

How is the definite article formed on words beginning with ה, ח?

Answer 3

Virtual doubling: הַ

Question 4

How is the definite article formed on words beginning with חָ, unstressed עָ or unstressed הָ?

Answer 4

הֶ

Question 5

How is the definite article formed on words beginning with מְ, יְ?

Answer 5

Strong dagesh omitted: הַ

Question 6

Does the verb precede or come after the noun typically?

Answer 6

Precedes