Common Core
Grammar
Unit 1: Lesson 3: Basic Grammar Rules
Master fundamental grammar for talking about people and things.
1. The Verb "Be"
| Subject | Affirmative (+) | Negative (-) | Question (?) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | am | am not | Am I? |
| You | are | are not | Are you? |
| He/She/It | is | is not | Is he? |
| We | are | are not | Are we? |
| They | are | are not | Are they? |
2. Plural Nouns
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2. Plural Nouns
Most nouns: Add -s (cat → cats) (قطة → قطط)Nouns ending in -ch, -sh, -x, -s: Add -es (box → boxes) (صندوق → صناديق)Nouns ending in consonant + -y: Change -y to -ies (city → cities) (مدينة → مدن)Irregular Nouns: Change completely (child → children) (طفل → أطفال)
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