Understanding Kan and Its Sisters

What is the function of 'كان' in a sentence?

• To show a habitual action.

• To express a command or request.

• To indicate a past state or condition.

• To indicate a future action.

Provide an example of a sentence using 'كان'.

• كان الطقس سيئاً

• كان الطعام لذيذاً

• كان الكتاب مملّاً

• كان الجو جميلاً

List three verbs that are considered 'أخواتها'.

• جاء

• ['أصبح', 'أمسى', 'صار']

• كتب

• ذهب

How does 'أصبح' change the meaning of a sentence?

• 'أصبح' is a synonym for 'كان' without changing context.

• 'أصبح' has no effect on the meaning of a sentence.

• 'أصبح' indicates a change in state or condition in a sentence.

• 'أصبح' is used to indicate a future action.

Create a sentence using 'أصبح' correctly.

• أصبح الصباح مظلماً.

• أصبح الطفل يلعب في الحديقة.

• أصبح الكتاب على الطاولة.

• أصبح الجو جميلاً.

What is the difference between 'كان' and 'ليس'?

• 'كان' is used for future events; 'ليس' is used for past events.

• 'كان' is a verb form; 'ليس' is an adjective.

• 'كان' indicates past existence; 'ليس' indicates negation.

• 'كان' indicates negation; 'ليس' indicates existence.

Explain how 'أمسى' is used in a sentence.

• أمسى تستخدم فقط في الكتابة

• أمسى تعني الصباح

• أمسى تعني أن الجو مشمس

• 'أمسى' can be used in a sentence like: 'أمسى الجو بارداً' which means 'The weather has become cold by evening.'

Translate the sentence 'كان الجو جميلاً' into English.

• It was a beautiful day.

• The weather was beautiful.

• The weather is nice.

• The climate was lovely.