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Key Facts: QCAA Arabic (SEE) Exam

100%

The Senior External Examination in Arabic is 100% external; the examination determines the entire subject result

QCAA Senior External Examination

$75.95

2026 SEE registration fee per subject (late registration $124.12), collected by the candidate's school

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4 credits

QCE credits earned for a subject result of C or better in the SEE in Arabic

QCAA Queensland Certificate of Education

Continuers

The SEE in Arabic equates to the national Continuers designation for senior languages

QCAA SEE Arabic syllabus

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The QCAA Senior External Examination (SEE) in Arabic is Queensland's 100% external Year 12 examination in Arabic, offered to eligible Year 12 students who cannot access the subject at their school and to adult candidates. It tests listening comprehension, reading analysis, grammatical accuracy, contextual vocabulary, and Arab cultural awareness through a written component and a separate spoken component. This 100-question practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation covering the syllabus themes; it does not replace official writing, listening, or spoken practice.

Sample QCAA Arabic (SEE) Practice Questions

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1Read the following Arabic text about family gatherings: 'يجتمع أفراد العائلة كل يوم جمعة في بيت الجد لتناول وجبة الغداء وتبادل الأحاديث حول أحداث الأسبوع.' What main tradition is described in this passage? [Note: This item is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for QCAA Arabic Senior Assessment revision.]
A.Weekly Friday family lunch at the grandfather's house to share stories
B.Daily evening dinners hosted at different siblings' residences
C.Annual holiday celebrations with extended neighborhood friends
D.Monthly formal meetings to discuss family budget planning
Explanation: The passage explicitly states that family members gather every Friday ('كل يوم جمعة') at the grandfather's house ('في بيت الجد') for lunch and conversation ('لتناول وجبة الغداء وتبادل الأحاديث'). This accurately captures this core routine.
2In Arabic, what does the phrase 'علاقة وثيقة' (ʿalāqah wathīqah) describe in the context of personal relationships? [Note: This item is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for QCAA Arabic Senior Assessment revision.]
A.A distant acquaintance
B.A close, strong bond
C.A temporary agreement
D.A formal rivalry
Explanation: The adjective 'وثيقة' (wathīqah) means firm, strong, or close. Therefore, 'علاقة وثيقة' translates to a close, strong bond between friends or family members.
3Read the short statement on youth habits: 'يقضي الكثير من الشباب أوقاتهم في التفاعل عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي بدلاً من الأنشطة البدنية.' What issue regarding youth lifestyle is highlighted? [Note: This item is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for QCAA Arabic Senior Assessment revision.]
A.Youth avoid using digital technology during weekends
B.Youth focus exclusively on academic reading during leisure time
C.Youth spend significant time on social media instead of physical activities
D.Youth prefer outdoor sports over digital communication
Explanation: The statement explains that many young people spend their time interacting on social media ('التفاعل عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي') instead of engaging in physical activities ('بدلاً من الأنشطة البدنية').
4Which Arabic grammatical construction correctly represents possessive relationship ('my father's friend')? [Note: This item is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for QCAA Arabic Senior Assessment revision.]
A.صديقٌ في أب (Ṣadīqun fī ab)
B.أب من صديق (Abun min ṣadīq)
C.الصديق مع الأب (Al-ṣadīqu maʿa al-ab)
D.صديقُ أبي (Ṣadīqu abī)
Explanation: In Arabic grammar, possession is expressed via the Idafa (الإضافة) construction. 'صديقُ أبي' consists of the first noun (mudaf) without tanween or definite article, followed by the genitive possessor (mudaf ilayh), forming 'my father's friend'.
5Read the following Arabic phrase regarding well-being: 'التوازن بين الدراسة والأنشطة الترفيهية يضمن الصحة النفسية للشباب.' What is key to maintaining young people's mental health according to this phrase? [Note: This item is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for QCAA Arabic Senior Assessment revision.]
A.Balancing study and recreational activities
B.Focusing solely on academic exams without rest
C.Eliminating all extracurricular hobbies
D.Spending long hours working in commercial jobs
Explanation: The text states that balance between study and recreational activities ('التوازن بين الدراسة والأنشطة الترفيهية') ensures mental health ('يضمن الصحة النفسية') for youth.
6What does the Arabic concept of 'التفاهم والاحترام المتبادل' (al-tafāhum wa-l-iḥtirām al-mutabādal) signify in peer relationships? [Note: This item is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for QCAA Arabic Senior Assessment revision.]
A.Unilateral authority and dominance
B.Mutual understanding and respect
C.Competitive jealousy and rivalry
D.Indifference toward others' opinions
Explanation: 'التفاهم' means understanding, and 'الاحترام المتبادل' means mutual respect. Together, they represent foundational qualities for healthy friendships and interpersonal relationships.
7Read the statement about Arab diaspora families: 'تحرص العائلات العربية في أستراليا على تعليم أبنائها اللغة العربية للحفاظ على الهوية الثقافية.' Why do Arab families in Australia prioritize teaching their children Arabic? [Note: This item is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for QCAA Arabic Senior Assessment revision.]
A.To replace English completely in public life
B.To fulfill secondary school graduation prerequisites
C.To preserve their cultural identity
D.To prepare for mandatory overseas travel
Explanation: The text explicitly gives the reason 'للحفاظ على الهوية الثقافية' (to preserve cultural identity).
8Which Arabic word best translates to 'daily routine' in the context of personal lifestyle? [Note: This item is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for QCAA Arabic Senior Assessment revision.]
A.المناسبة السنوية (Al-munāsabah al-sanawiyyah)
B.الرحلة الاستكشافية (Al-riḥlah al-istikshāfiyyah)
C.الإنجاز الأكاديمي (Al-injāz al-akādīmī)
D.الروتين اليومي (Al-rūtīn al-yawmī)
Explanation: 'الروتين اليومي' literally combines 'routine' with 'daily', designating daily habits and regular schedules.
9Read the excerpt from a letter by a student living abroad: 'عزيزتي جدتي، رغم بعد المسافة بيننا في أستراليا، إلا أنني أتطلع دائماً لاتصالنا الأسبوعي عبر الفيديو لمشاركة تفاصيل يومي معك.' What does the writer emphasize about their relationship with their grandmother? [Note: This item is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for QCAA Arabic Senior Assessment revision.]
A.Geographic distance does not prevent them from maintaining a close weekly bond via video call
B.The student prefers writing traditional letters rather than using video technology
C.The grandmother has recently moved to Australia to live with the student
D.The student rarely communicates with family members overseas
Explanation: The letter stresses that despite the long distance ('رغم بعد المسافة'), the student eagerly anticipates their weekly video call ('اتصالنا الأسبوعي عبر الفيديو') to share daily details, reflecting a continuous close bond.
10In Arab culture, what social values does the traditional idiom 'صلة الرحم' (Ṣilatu l-raḥim) advocate? [Note: This item is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for QCAA Arabic Senior Assessment revision.]
A.Living in complete isolation from community events
B.Maintaining strong family kinship ties and visiting relatives
C.Fostering competitive business partnerships
D.Traveling abroad for economic gain
Explanation: 'صلة الرحم' is a fundamental Arabic/Islamic concept emphasizing the moral obligation to uphold kinship ties, maintain contact, and support extended family members.

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