● Important grammar rule:
○ As with the dual, if a plural subject contains masculine and feminine nouns together, the masculine form is always used. The predicate takes the masculine plural form.
● Example:
○ Maryam, Zaynab, and Ḥāmid are righteous.
■ Although the subject contains two feminine nouns and only one masculine noun, the presence of Ḥāmid makes the predicate sound masculine plural: مَرْيَمُ وَزَيْنَبُ وَحَامِدٌ صَالِحُونَ.
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The Rule for a Mixed-Gender Plural Subject
Plural Agreement between the Subject and Predicate
● Important grammar rule:
○ As with the dual, if a plural subject contains masculine and feminine nouns together, the masculine form is always used. The predicate takes the masculine plural form.
● Example:
○ Maryam, Zaynab, and Ḥāmid are righteous.
■ Although the subject contains two feminine nouns and only one masculine noun, the presence of Ḥāmid makes the predicate sound masculine plural: مَرْيَمُ وَزَيْنَبُ وَحَامِدٌ صَالِحُونَ.