Drill 11

Familiarize yourself with the structure of جملة الصفة in Arabic by changing the structure of the following English sentences to an Arabic structure as in the example. Remember to use pronouns that refer back to the noun being described when needed.

Example:
I saw a movie I didn’t like.  Arabic structureI saw a movie I didn't like it.

1. 
   He's in love with a girl he met her last year.He’s in love with a girl he met last year.
    Arabic structure

2. 
   I've watched every game they played it this year.I’ve watched every game they played this year.
    Arabic structure

3. 
   I remember that from a book I read it.I remember that from a book I read.
    Arabic structure

4. 
   Last year I had a roommate who (he) used to sleep all the time.Last year I had a roommate who used to sleep all the time.
    Arabic structure

5. 
   I enjoy every lecture I go to it.I enjoy every lecture I go to.
    Arabic structure

6. 
   She is busy with friends who (they) came Thursday night.She is busy with friends who came Thursday night.
    Arabic structure

7. 
   I have an appointment I want to go to it.I have an appointment I want to go to.
    Arabic structure

8. 
   I live in an area the schools in it are good.I live in an area that has good schools.
    Arabic structure

9. 
   She got engaged to a man who (he) lives in Morroco.She got engaged to a man who lives in Morocco.
    Arabic structure

10. 
    They're talking about a new story she wrote it.They’re talking about a new story she wrote.
     Arabic structure

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