Arabic and English Sentence Patterns: A Comparative Guide

3 | P a g e INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE BOOK This text explores verb time, tense, aspect, and mood through comparison of Arabic and English sentence patterns. It includes examples of the Arabic patterns from classical and popular sources so that Arabic students can learn by explanation and example how to formulate cohesive and grammatically correct sentence structure. Acknowledgments The following scholars reviewed this guide and provided advice and practical suggestions for improvement. Many thanks for your care and expertise. I am indebted to you for your time, effort, and consideration!  Dr. Dirgham Sbait: Professor of Arabic/Semitic Languages, Literatures, & Folklore, Portland State University Your generosity, patience, and encyclopedic knowledge of Arabic made this project a reality.  Dr. Jennifer Mittelstaedt: Professor of Applied Linguistics, Portland State University Your thorough comprehension of English morphology and syntax proved invaluable toward clarifying the comparative nature of the text.  Dr. Yasmeen Hanoosh, Professor of Arabic Studies, Portland State University Your knowledge of Arabic and insightful formatting suggestions greatly enhanced the accuracy and readability of the text.  Lina Goma’a, Senior Arabic Instructor, Portland State University The examples you provided from your extensive knowledge of Arabic literature and media made the charts far more practical and beneficial.  Ann Gaylia O’Barr, Writer, http://anngayliaobarr.net/ Your literary experience and insightful suggestions are greatly appreciated.