Hints on the Study of Persian (for Standards V., VI. and VII. of High Schools)

This slim volume is the study of Persian grammar for the intermediate level. It is a step-by-step methodology of studying Persian grammar and also serves as a teach-yourself book. It is highly recommended for students, linguists, and enthusiasts interested in Persian culture and language, and is useful for translation and advanced studies in Persian language and literature.

Table of Contents

• Chapters
• I - Ancient Dialects of Persia 1
• II - Letters 3
• III - Classification of Letters 13
• IV - Words 18
• V - Accidence (Substantives) 22
• VI - Gender 32
• VII - Number 37
• VIII - Case 43
• IX - Adjectives 53
• X - Pronouns 62
• XI - Verbs 73
• XII - Verbal; Nouns and Adjectives 115
• XIII - Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection 122
• XIV - Syntax 130
• XV Significations of letters 147
• XVI Numerical Order of the Alphabet 165
• XVII Arabic Forms and Measure 168
• XVIII Numerals 175
• XIX Figures of Speech 178
• XX Derivations and Derivatives 188
• XXI Moral Maxims and Poetical Quotations 204
• XXII Idioms Explained and Illustrated 213
• XXIII Arabic Plurals - 223
• XXIV Antonyms 234
• Synonyms 240
• Homonyms 242
• Paronyms 242
• Words Spelt alike and pronounced differently 243
• Matriculation Examination Questions 243
• Index 281