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Question 1 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the nominative case ending for an indefinite singular noun?

A. فتحة
B. كسرة
C. ضمة
D. سكون
Explanation

'ضمة' with tanwin (e.g., كتابٌ) marks nominative for indefinite singular nouns.

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Question 2 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which is a relative pronoun in Arabic?

A. هذا
B. الذين
C. في
D. لأن
Explanation

'الذين' (those who) is a relative pronoun for plural masculine nouns.

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Question 3 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the function of the particle 'لـ'?

A. Possession or purpose
B. Negation
C. Emphasis
D. Contrast
Explanation

'لـ' denotes possession (e.g., to/for) or purpose (e.g., for the sake of).

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Question 4 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Identify the direct object in: الطالب يحفظ القرآن

A. الطالب
B. يحفظ
C. القرآن
D. None
Explanation

'القرآن' receives the action of 'يحفظ' (memorizes) in the sentence.

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Question 5 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which case is indicated by 'ـين' for sound masculine plural nouns?

A. Nominative
B. Accusative
C. Genitive
D. Both B and C
Explanation

'ـين' marks accusative and genitive for sound masculine plurals (e.g., لمدرسين).

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Question 6 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the plural of 'بيت' (house)?

A. بيوت
B. بيتان
C. بيتون
D. أبيات
Explanation

'بيوت' is the irregular plural of 'بيت'; 'بيتان' is dual, 'أبيات' is for verses.

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Question 7 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which is a defective verb?

A. دعا
B. كتب
C. ضرب
D. فتح
Explanation

'دعا' ends with a weak letter (from و), making it defective.

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Question 8 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the past tense third person plural masculine of 'رأى' (to see)?

A. رأوا
B. رأت
C. رأين
D. رأون
Explanation

'رأوا' is the correct form for 'they saw' (masculine plural).

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Question 9 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which particle expresses condition?

A. إذا
B. لكن
C. و
D. إن
Explanation

'إذا' (if) is used for conditional sentences.

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Question 10 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the role of 'الرسم' in: رسمت الرسم على الورق؟

A. Subject
B. Direct object
C. Prepositional phrase
D. Verb
Explanation

'الرسم' is the direct object of 'رسمت' (drew).

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Question 11 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the Arabic word for 'mosque'?

A. مدرسة
B. مسجد
C. سوق
D. مكتبة
Explanation

'مسجد' means 'mosque'; others mean school, market, library.

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Question 12 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Translate: أنا ألعب كرة القدم

A. I play basketball
B. I play football
C. I play tennis
D. I play volleyball
Explanation

'كرة القدم' means 'football,' so the translation is 'I play football.'

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Question 13 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What does 'أرض' mean in English?

A. Sky
B. Sea
C. Earth
D. Star
Explanation

'أرض' means 'earth'; others are 'سماء,' 'بحر,' 'نجم.'

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Question 14 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Translate: The door is closed

A. الباب مفتوح
B. الباب مغلق
C. الباب جديد
D. الباب قديم
Explanation

'الباب مغلق' means 'the door is closed'; others mean open, new, old.

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Question 15 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the opposite of 'صغير' (small)?

A. كبير
B. قصير
C. طويل
D. خفيف
Explanation

'كبير' (big) is the opposite of 'صغير'; others mean short, tall, light.

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Question 16 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Translate: I am hungry

A. أنا جائع
B. أنا سعيد
C. أنا تعبان
D. أنا حزين
Explanation

'أنا جائع' means 'I am hungry'; others mean happy, tired, sad.

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Question 17 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What does 'تكلم' mean in English?

A. To walk
B. To speak
C. To write
D. To read
Explanation

'تكلم' means 'to speak'; others are 'مشى,' 'كتب,' 'قرأ.'

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Question 18 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Complete: اشتريت ___ من المتجر

A. طعامًا
B. الحديقة
C. الغرفة
D. الكرسي
Explanation

'طعامًا' (food) logically fits 'I bought ___ from the store.'

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Question 19 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Translate: The mirror is in the bathroom

A. المرآة في المطبخ
B. المرآة في الحمام
C. المرآة في الحديقة
D. المرآة في الفصل
Explanation

'المرآة في الحمام' means 'the mirror is in the bathroom.'

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Question 20 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the plural of 'يد' (hand)?

A. أيدي
B. يدان
C. يدون
D. أياد
Explanation

'أيدي' is the irregular plural of 'يد'; 'يدان' is dual.

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Question 21 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which poet praised the Umayyad Caliphs?

A. Al-Farazdaq
B. Abu Nuwas
C. Ibn Zaydun
D. Mahmoud Darwish
Explanation

Al-Farazdaq is known for his Umayyad praise poetry.

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Question 22 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which pre-Islamic poet is known for love poetry?

A. Imru’ al-Qays
B. Zuhayr ibn Abi Sulma
C. Al-Nabigha al-Dhubyani
D. Labid ibn Rabi’a
Explanation

Imru’ al-Qays is famed for love poetry in his Mu’allaqa.

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Question 23 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which Al-Ghazali work revives religious sciences?

A. Ihya Ulum al-Din
B. Tahafut al-Falasifa
C. Kitab al-Shifa
D. Muqaddimah
Explanation

'Ihya Ulum al-Din' focuses on reviving religious sciences.

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Question 24 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the primary theme of Al-A’sha’s poetry?

A. Love and wine
B. Tribal pride
C. Mysticism
D. Philosophy
Explanation

Al-A’sha’s pre-Islamic poetry celebrates love and wine.

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Question 25 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Who wrote the novel 'Miramar'?

A. Naguib Mahfouz
B. Taha Hussein
C. Tayeb Salih
D. Muhammad Husayn Haykal
Explanation

Naguib Mahfouz authored 'Miramar,' exploring Egyptian society.

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Question 26 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which form is love poetry with a specific rhyme?

A. Qasida
B. Ghazal
C. Maqama
D. Rubai
Explanation

Ghazal is love poetry with a specific rhyme scheme.

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Question 27 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which poet is known for Andalusian love poetry?

A. Ibn Zaydun
B. Ahmad Shawqi
C. Al-Mutanabbi
D. Mahmoud Darwish
Explanation

Ibn Zaydun is celebrated for his Andalusian romantic poetry.

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Question 28 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which Ibn Tufail work is a philosophical allegory?

A. Hayy ibn Yaqzan
B. Kitab al-Shifa
C. Tahafut al-Tahafut
D. Risala fi al-Aql
Explanation

'Hayy ibn Yaqzan' is Ibn Tufail’s philosophical allegory.

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Question 29 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which Abbasid poet wrote philosophical poetry?

A. Al-Ma’arri
B. Abu Nuwas
C. Al-Farazdaq
D. Jarir
Explanation

Al-Ma’arri’s Luzumiyyat is known for philosophical themes.

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Question 30 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is Ahmad Shawqi’s famous play?

A. Masra’ Cleopatra
B. Al-Ayyam
C. Zaynab
D. Miramar
Explanation

'Masra’ Cleopatra' is Shawqi’s famous poetic play.

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Question 31 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the term for daily prayers in Islam?

A. Hajj
B. Salah
C. Zakat
D. Sawm
Explanation

Salah refers to the five daily prayers, a Pillar of Islam.

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Question 32 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Who was the second Caliph of Islam?

A. Abu Bakr
B. Umar ibn al-Khattab
C. Uthman ibn Affan
D. Ali ibn Abi Talib
Explanation

Umar ibn al-Khattab was the second Caliph (634–644 CE).

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Question 33 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the night prayer in Islam called?

A. Fajr
B. Zuhr
C. Maghrib
D. Isha
Explanation

Isha is the night prayer among the five daily prayers.

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Question 34 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What event is linked to the Battle of Hunayn?

A. Muslim defeat by Quraysh
B. Muslim victory over Hawazin
C. Peace treaty with Quraysh
D. Migration to Medina
Explanation

Battle of Hunayn (630 CE) was a Muslim victory over Hawazin.

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Question 35 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the term for the Prophet’s sayings?

A. Sunnah
B. Hadith
C. Tafsir
D. Fiqh
Explanation

Hadith refers to the Prophet’s sayings and actions.

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Question 36 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which city was the Umayyad Caliphate’s capital?

A. Medina
B. Damascus
C. Baghdad
D. Mecca
Explanation

Damascus was the Umayyad capital (661–750 CE).

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Question 37 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the tax paid by non-Muslims in an Islamic state?

A. Zakat
B. Jizya
C. Sadaqah
D. Ushr
Explanation

Jizya is the tax for non-Muslims for protection.

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Question 38 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which battle was the first major Muslim-Quraysh conflict?

A. Battle of Uhud
B. Battle of Badr
C. Battle of Khandaq
D. Battle of Yarmuk
Explanation

Battle of Badr (624 CE) was the first major Muslim victory.

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Question 39 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

What is the term for Quranic exegesis?

A. Tafsir
B. Hadith
C. Sunnah
D. Ijma
Explanation

Tafsir is the scholarly interpretation of the Quran.

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Question 40 of 40
JAMB · Arabic Studies · 2016

Which companion is known as 'Al-Siddiq'?

A. Abu Bakr
B. Umar ibn al-Khattab
C. Uthman ibn Affan
D. Ali ibn Abi Talib
Explanation

Abu Bakr is 'Al-Siddiq' for his truthfulness.

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