In a fronted-object question, زَيْدًا remains an object. In أَضَرَبَ زَيْدٌ خَالِدًا؟ Zayd is nominative subject. Role depends on syntax and case, not merely order.
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Fronted Object Is Still an Object
The Two Interrogative Particles: Hamza and Hal
In a fronted-object question, زَيْدًا remains an object. In أَضَرَبَ زَيْدٌ خَالِدًا؟ Zayd is nominative subject. Role depends on syntax and case, not merely order.