LessonsThe Indicative Imperfect and Its GovernorQuiz

يَجْلِسُ زَيْدٌ.
Zayd sits. In verb-initial order yajlisu is indicative, whereas Zayd is a nominative subject governed by the verb. Same broad label “raised,” distinct grammatical roles.

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Nominative Subject Versus Indicative Verb

The Indicative Imperfect and Its Governor

يَجْلِسُ زَيْدٌ.
Zayd sits. In verb-initial order yajlisu is indicative, whereas Zayd is a nominative subject governed by the verb. Same broad label “raised,” distinct grammatical roles.