● Definition of a demonstrative phrase:
○ An incomplete phrase that uses a demonstrative to point to a noun is called a demonstrative phrase.
● It has two basic parts:
1. Demonstrative: The word used to point, such as هٰذَا.
2. Noun pointed to: The noun being pointed to, such as الْوَلَدُ.
● Basic rule: In a demonstrative phrase, the noun pointed to is definite with al-:
○ Arabic order = demonstrative + noun pointed to (with al-)
○ For example: هٰذَا الْوَلَدُ (this boy)
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Definition and Parts of a Demonstrative Phrase
Rules and Practical Exercises for Demonstrative Phrases
● Definition of a demonstrative phrase:
○ An incomplete phrase that uses a demonstrative to point to a noun is called a demonstrative phrase.
● It has two basic parts:
1. Demonstrative: The word used to point, such as هٰذَا.
2. Noun pointed to: The noun being pointed to, such as الْوَلَدُ.
● Basic rule: In a demonstrative phrase, the noun pointed to is definite with al-:
○ Arabic order = demonstrative + noun pointed to (with al-)
○ For example: هٰذَا الْوَلَدُ (this boy)