ABSTRACT
This chapter explains the agreements in the Arabic language. In Arabic, as in other languages, agreement is important. Words within a clause or sentence take on features that conform to each other. For example: verbs and their subjects agree. This is true whether the subject is implied, a pronoun, or a standalone noun. Nouns and their adjectives or pronouns agree. The following are the grammatical categories that contribute to agreement: Syntactic function, Gender, Definiteness, Humanness, Tense, Person, Voice and Number. The chapter covers some grammar points in which students would expect to encounter in their first year of learning Arabic. Examples and exercises are provided throughout, allowing students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Basic Arabic is an ideal grammar reference and practice resource for both beginners and students with some knowledge of the language. It is suitable for both class use and independent study.
