Which of the following writing system/s follow/s right to left writing direction?
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- Arabic
- Hebrew
- Aramaic
- Amharic
The Correct Option is A, B, C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Identifying right-to-left (RTL) writing systems.
Languages with RTL scripts often use abjads (consonant-based scripts), like:
Arabic (Arabic script)
Hebrew (Hebrew script)
Aramaic (ancestor to many Semitic scripts)
Step 2: Evaluating Amharic.
Amharic uses the Ge'ez script, which is written left to right, unlike some other Semitic scripts that are written right to left.
Step 3: Evaluating the options.
(A) Arabic: Right to left
(B) Hebrew: Right to left
(C) Aramaic: Right to left
(D) Amharic: Left to right
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