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What is the primary difference between a verbal sentence and a nominal sentence?
What is the primary difference between a verbal sentence and a nominal sentence?
- The verbal sentence does not contain a subject, while the nominal sentence always contains a subject.
- The verbal sentence contains a noun as its subject, while the nominal sentence contains a verb that shows an action.
- The verbal sentence contains a verb that shows an action, while the nominal sentence contains a noun or pronoun as its subject. (correct)
- The verbal sentence does not contain a verb, while the nominal sentence always contains a verb.
Which type of sentence contains a verb that shows an action?
Which type of sentence contains a verb that shows an action?
- Verbal sentence (correct)
- Simple sentence
- Complex sentence
- Nominal sentence
What is the function of the subject in a nominal sentence?
What is the function of the subject in a nominal sentence?
- To modify the verb in the sentence
- To perform the action in the sentence
- To be the focus of the sentence (correct)
- To express the action of the sentence
Study Notes
Sentence Types
- A verbal sentence is a sentence that contains a verb that shows an action, whereas a nominal sentence is a sentence that does not contain a verb that shows an action.
- Verbal sentences contain a main verb that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
Nominal Sentences
- In a nominal sentence, the subject functions as a topic or a theme, and the predicate is a nominative that renames or describes the subject.
- The subject in a nominal sentence does not perform an action, but rather is described or identified.
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Test your knowledge of Arabic grammar with this quiz on verbal and nominal sentences. Learn about the key differences between the two types of sentences and understand the role of the verb and subject in each.
