Ch3 Daghesh Lene vs. Forte Exercise

Chapter 3 — Syllabification and Pronunciation

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Identify the Daghesh type (Lene or Forte) in 15 Hebrew words and name the letter in which it appears.

Sample Questions

Q1. 1 בְּרָכָה Forte Lene Both

A: ✓ בְּרָכָה Lene ב — word-initial begadkephat without preceding vowel

Q2. 2 אִשָּׁה Forte Lene Both

A: ✓ אִשָּׁה Forte שׁ — doubles the Shin (gemination)

Q3. 3 חַטָּאת Forte Lene Both

A: ✓ חַטָּאת Forte ט — doubles the Tet