Syntax and Semantics of the Form II Modern Standard Arabic Verb.

DeMiller, Anna L.

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ERIC Number: EJ373657

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Publication Date: 1988

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Syntax and Semantics of the Form II Modern Standard Arabic Verb.

DeMiller, Anna L.

Al-Arabiyya, v21 n1-2 p19-50 1988

Examines the syntactic and semantic relationship between verb forms I and II in modern standard Arabic. The main function of form II verbs was causative/factitive, with the core elements of the causative including (1) agent-subject, (2) action-process verb, and (3) patient-object. (CB)

Descriptors: Arabic, Distinctive Features (Language), Language Patterns, Semantics, Syntax, Uncommonly Taught Languages, Verbs

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