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Contents & notes: what this topic covers
Under The imperfect verb, the JAMB Arabic syllabus expects you to study:
- 12. The imperfect verb: a. the indicative.
- أ– المرفوع b. the subjunctive.
- ب– المنصوب c. the jussive.
- ج– .المجزوم .
- .فعل األمر
Study notes & guidance
Study The imperfect verb using a recommended Arabic textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Arabic, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.
Source: official JAMB UTME Arabic syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.