Course description:
Hebrew Language I builds a basic Hebrew vocabulary including some nouns, verbs, and adjectives which are essential to communication in Hebrew. Students learn foundations of Hebrew grammar as they explore common prefixes, pluralization, and sentence structure.
. Course structure:
8 credits, lower level
Course Syllabus
Study Guide (approx. 4 pages, with links to outside resources)
Exam:
50 questions: 40 multiple choice and 10 open ended
2 hours to complete
Closed book
Sample questions:
1. What sound does the letter ד, as in the word ,דָבָר make?
A. d
B. m
C. k
D. y
2. Which of these letters can be found only at the end of a word?
A. ף
B. א
C. ר
D. כ
3. Translate the following sentences into Hebrew:
1. The apple is red, and I eat the apple.
4. Fill in the blank with the grammatically correct word.
בכל בקר חיים ודוד ________ לבית ספר
A. הולך
B. הולכת
C. הולכים
D. הולכות
5. ביום ראשון של כתה א', מורה אדלר אמרה לכתה "היום כלכן ילדות______."
A. גדולות
B. גדולים
C. גדולה
D. גדול
Answers:
1. A
2. A
3. התפוח הוא אדום ואני אוכל את התפוח
4. C
5. A