An Interlanguage Analysis of Predicate Form and Position in Arabic Nominal Sentences Constructed by Malay Undergraduates
Predicate (khabar) selection in Arabic nominal sentences (jumlah ismiyyah) requires learners to coordinate predicate form, word order, and licensing conditions, making it a persistent difficulty in Arabic as a foreign language. This study examined the recurring response patterns produced by 22 Malay-speaking undergradu...