Fundamentals Of Arabic Grammar Av Mohammed (University Of Virginia Usa) Sawaie

<P><EM>Fundamentals of Arabic Grammar</EM> provides an authoritative guide to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) grammar. It has been organised to promote a thorough understanding of MSA grammar and presents its complexities in a cohesive and user-friendly format, filling many gaps left by other textbooks. Explanations are clear, full and accessible and extensive cross-referencing, two generous indices and six appendices provide users with easy access to the information they require. No prior knowledge of linguistic terminology is required. </P><P>Features include: </P><UL><P><LI>Expert treatment of a full range of grammar topics and structures, including the case system, <I>Idhaafa</I>, the equational sentence, quantifiers and the vocative, generously spread across thirty eight chapters </LI><LI>Special attention to parts of speech, such as nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs and propositions, given at the beginning of the book to acquaint students with the basic units of Arabic and provid