IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES (IJELCS )

E-ISSN 2545-5702
P-ISSN 2695-2157
VOL. 9 NO. 1 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijelcs.v9.no1.2024.pg81.87

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The Impact of Unique Linguistic Features of Arabic Language in Nigeria: An Overview of Number

Isa Ahmad Adam, Bamanga Aliyu

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Abstract

Arabic Grammar upon which we develop mastery in the use of the language structure. It is aimed at equipping us with analytical skills to examine the nature of Arabic language by introducing you to Arabic Grammar upon which you will be able to identify types of noun which deal with different kind of number such as singular, dual and plural forms. Therefore, this study focuses on the impact of unique linguistic features of Arabic language which has to do with the number. To be more precise, dual plural maker seems to be very significant knowledge to people who use Arabic language in Nigeria for different purpose. The method use for scouting information in this study is secondary. This is because efforts are made to source relevant data from theoretical and primary research works such as journal articles, Textbooks, Seminars and e-materials from Internet. The findings of this study include: the singular noun, the dual noun and the plural noun. This is no doubt has found to be unique linguistic feature because most languages in Nigeria do not have the dual markers. It has now languages. literature contributed

keywords:

Arabic language, Grammar, Number, Arabic Education, Dual marker

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