Arabic GCSE
Cognate
What Cognate means in Arabic GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Cognate
A word that sounds similar and has the same meaning in both languages (e.g., telephone/tilifizyun).
Topics that use Cognate
- Theme 1: Identity and culture (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Noun-Adjective Agreement
- Register
- Al-Madi (الماضي)
- Al-Mudari' (المضارع)
- Al-Mustaqbal (المستقبل)
- Connectives (روابط)
- Justification
Using Cognate in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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