16.1 QI 2G

2G verbs are easily recognized as Qal Imperfect since the QI diagnostic \(Pre \ =\) יִקְ is retained

• When \(V_2\) reduces, it will be a Hateph Vowel instead of Vocal Sheva
• Gutturals prefer Patach
  • When NOT reduced, \(V_S = A\) instead of the strong QI \(V_S = \bar O\)

	2G	Strong
3ms	יִבְחַר	יִקְטֹל
3mp	יִבְחֲרוּ	יִקְטְלוּ