Grammar: Ism Ishaarah MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz is for Class IX (2023-24) students studying Arabic (Code 016), under Unit C: Grammar & Translation. It covers the topic of Ism Ishaarah (Demonstrative Pronouns) like ‘this’, ‘that’, ‘these’, and ‘those’. Answer all 10 multiple-choice questions and click “Submit Quiz” to see your score and download a PDF of your answers.
Understanding Ism Ishaarah (Demonstrative Pronouns)
In Arabic grammar, Ism al-Ishaarah (اِسْمُ الْإِشَارَةِ) refers to demonstrative pronouns. These are words used to point to a specific person, place, or thing. They are fundamental for constructing basic sentences and must agree with the noun they refer to in terms of gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural). They are categorized based on the distance of the object being pointed to: near or far.
Key Concepts of Ism Ishaarah
Demonstrative pronouns in Arabic are divided into two main groups:
- For the Near (لِلْقَرِيبِ): Used to point to things that are close to the speaker.
- For the Far (لِلْبَعِيدِ): Used to point to things that are at a distance from the speaker.
It’s crucial to match the pronoun with the noun’s gender and number.
Summary of Demonstrative Pronouns
| Distance | Gender | Number | Pronoun (Arabic) | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near | Masculine | Singular | هَٰذَا | Haadha | This |
| Near | Feminine | Singular | هَٰذِهِ | Haadhihi | This |
| Near | Plural (M/F) | Plural | هَٰؤُلَاءِ | Haa’ulaa’i | These |
| Far | Masculine | Singular | ذَٰلِكَ | Dhaalika | That |
| Far | Feminine | Singular | تِلْكَ | Tilka | That |
| Far | Plural (M/F) | Plural | أُولَٰئِكَ | Ulaa’ika | Those |
Usage and Examples
Here’s how to use these pronouns in sentences:
1. هَٰذَا (Haadha – This, for masculine singular near):
Example: هَٰذَا بَيْتٌ. (Haadha baytun.) – This is a house.
2. هَٰذِهِ (Haadhihi – This, for feminine singular near):
Example: هَٰذِهِ سَيَّارَةٌ. (Haadhihi sayyaaratun.) – This is a car.
3. ذَٰلِكَ (Dhaalika – That, for masculine singular far):
Example: ذَٰلِكَ مَسْجِدٌ. (Dhaalika masjidun.) – That is a mosque.
4. تِلْكَ (Tilka – That, for feminine singular far):
Example: تِلْكَ مَدْرَسَةٌ. (Tilka madrasatun.) – That is a school.
5. هَٰؤُلَاءِ (Haa’ulaa’i – These, for plural (M/F) near, for humans):
Example: هَٰؤُلَاءِ طُلَّابٌ. (Haa’ulaa’i tullaabun.) – These are students.
6. أُولَٰئِكَ (Ulaa’ika – Those, for plural (M/F) far, for humans):
Example: أُولَٰئِكَ مُهَنْدِسُونَ. (Ulaa’ika muhandisoona.) – Those are engineers.
Quick Revision Points
- Always check if the noun is masculine or feminine. Feminine nouns often end with a Ta Marbuta (ة).
- Determine if the object is near or far to choose the correct category of pronoun.
- For plural objects, check if they are human or non-human. For non-human plurals, the singular feminine pronoun (هَٰذِهِ / تِلْكَ) is often used.
- هَٰؤُلَاءِ and أُولَٰئِكَ are typically used for plural rational beings (humans).
Practice Questions
Fill in the blanks with the correct Ism Ishaarah:
- _____ قَلَمٌ. (_____ qalamun.) – … is a pen.
- _____ بِنْتٌ. (_____ bintun.) – … is a girl.
- _____ نَجْمٌ. (_____ najmun.) – … is a star. (far)
- _____ أَطِبَّاءُ. (_____ atibbaa’u.) – … are doctors. (near)
- _____ سَاعَةٌ. (_____ saa’atun.) – … is a watch.
Answers: 1. هَٰذَا (Haadha), 2. هَٰذِهِ (Haadhihi), 3. ذَٰلِكَ (Dhaalika), 4. هَٰؤُلَاءِ (Haa’ulaa’i), 5. هَٰذِهِ (Haadhihi)
