Questions about the Present Tense with Weak Ending Verbs

What is the Imperfect Verb with a Weak Ending?

The imperfect verb is defined as one that concludes with one of the vowel letters: (ا، و، ي).

How to Syntax the Imperfect Verb with a Weak Ending?

• In the Nominative Case

The imperfect verb with a weak ending is in the nominative case when it takes a vowel mark, usually a dammah, which is assigned invisibly at the end. This is applicable when the verb ends in an alif (ا) and may be difficult to pronounce when it ends in a ya (ي) or waw (و).

• In the Accusative Case

In the accusative case, the imperfect verb with a weak ending takes a fathah, either invisible on alif or visible on waw and ya.

• In the Jussive Case

The imperfect verb with a weak ending is in the jussive case when the final vowel letter is omitted.

Select the Correct Answer

• Identify the jussive verb from the provided alternatives:

1- You hope for safety and do not take its paths

The ship does not sail on dry land

أ- تَرُجو

ب- تسلك

جـ- تجري

د- ترجو ، تسلك

2- Do not write with your hand anything other than something

You will be pleased on the Day of Judgment to see it

أ- تكتب

ب- يسرك

ج- تراه

د- تكتب ، يسرك

3- Days will show you what you were ignorant of

And you will receive news that you have not provided

أ- ستبدي

ب- كنت

ج- يأتيك

د- تزود

4- Did you not see that the sword’s value diminishes

When it is said that the sword is sharper than the stick

أ- ترَ

ب- ينقص

ج- قيل

د- أمضى

5- The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Do not insult my companions; for if one of you were to spend like Uhud in gold, he would not attain a handful of any of them nor half of it.”

أ- تَسبُوا

ب- أنفق

ج- أدرك

د- تسبوا ، أنفق

Correct answers to the questions:

1	ب
2	أ
3	د
4	أ
5	أ

Parsing

Parse what is underlined:

1. Allah says: “And do not walk on the earth with arrogance, for you will not split the earth, nor will you reach the mountains in height.”
2. Allah says: “They said, ‘O Moses, either you throw or we will be the ones to throw.'”
3. Allah says: “Those who truly fear Allah among His servants are the knowledgeable; indeed, Allah is Exalted and Forgiving.”
4. Allah says: “And do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge.”
5. Allah says: “Except as a reminder for those who fear (Him).”
6. Allah says: “A Messenger reciting to you the clear signs of Allah.”

Model answers for the question:

1. The imperfect verb is jussive, and the mark of jussive is the deletion of the vowel letter (ya) from its end, with the implied subject being you.
2. The imperfect verb is accusative, and the mark of accusative is the visible fathah on its end, with the implied subject being you.
3. The imperfect verb is in the nominative case, and its mark is the invisible dammah on its end, prevented from being pronounced due to difficulty.
4. The imperfect verb is jussive, and the mark of jussive is the omission of the waw from its end, with the implied subject being you.
5. The imperfect verb is in the nominative case, and its mark is the invisible dammah on its end, prevented from being pronounced due to difficulty.
6. The imperfect verb is in the nominative case, and its mark is the invisible dammah on its end, prevented from being pronounced due to heaviness, with the implied subject being he.

Correcting Vowel Movements

Fix the ending of the underlined elements correctly in the following sentences:

• Be diligent in fulfilling your duties regularly.

تؤديَ.

• If a Muslim calls to goodness, the community will be saved.

يدعوَ.

• I will not throw garbage on the street.

أرميَ.

Introduce the Jussive Letter

• Insert the jussive letter into the following verbs, making necessary adjustments:
• أرعى.
• يرجو.
• يهتدي.

Model answers for the question:

• لم أرعَ.
• لم أرجُ.
• لم يهتدِ.

Correct the Mistake

Correct the grammatical error in the vowel movement of the weak imperfect verb in the following:

• Do not strive in slander.
• May the generous give from his abundance.
• The criminal did not escape from punishment.
• Do not waste your time in what is unbeneficial.
• Fear your Lord in secret and publicly.

Model answers for the question:

• تسعَ.
• ليعطِ.
• ينجُ.
• تقضِ.
• تخشَ.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank with the appropriate jussive or accusative particle for the following imperfect verbs:

• ــــــــ May each of us strive to help the needy.
• ــــــــ Do not call anyone except your Lord.
• ــــــــ The citizen cannot forget the past of his ancestors.
• ــــــــ Do not hope for anything except good.
• ــــــــ The liar will not be saved.
• ــــــــ Do not harm domestic animals.

Model answers for the question:

• لام الأمر.
• لا الناهية.
• لن الناصبة.
• لا الناهية.
• لن الناصبة.
• لا الناهية.