ISSN 2239-978X ISSN 2240-0524 Journal of Educational and Social Research MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy Vol. 6 No.1 January 2016 94 The Structure of Persian Simple Sentences Dr. Mehdi Rezaei Assistant Professor in Salman Farsi University of Kazerun; Email: rezaeimehdi56@gmail.com Dr. Raha Zareifard Assistant Professor in Jahrom University; Email: rahazareifard@yahoo.com Doi:10.5901/jesr.2016.v6n1p94 Abstract Language teaching is an important device to expand and introduce culture to the other nations. Rule-governed structures are necessary for better understanding and learning of one language. This article aims at introducing the patterns of the structures of Persian simple sentences; moreover it describes these patterns with some examples from Persian to help the learners (especially non-native learners) have better understanding of them. Keywords: Persian language, grammar, structure, sentence, verb, grammatical role. 1. Introduction In Persian language, the sentences are the surface structures of discourse which have words as verbs and the set of words with a verb which have complete meaning will form simple sentences. The complex sentences include the combination of two simple sentences. Therefore, there are two structures for the Persian sentences: simple and complex sentences. In other words, the basic part of the structure of complex sentences is simple sentences and it is vital to understand the structure of simple sentences. Despite the value of this issue, most of the Persian grammar books have neglected the clear and deep descriptions of the structure of simple sentences. This article aims at investigating the common patterns of the structure of Persian simple sentences for the ease of language teaching and learning especially for non-native learners. 2. Methodology In this article, we are going to suggest some patterns of Persian simple sentences. Since, our aim is the case of teaching grammar (especially for non – native learners), after reviewing literature, we discuss vital concepts in the description of simple sentences such as different kinds of verbs (linking, possessive, active, passive, transitive and intransitive verbs) with tangible examples. Our data (examples) gathered from daily discourse of Persian native speakers in Iran. Since most of the previous researches do not describe the structure of Persian Simple sentences clearly with tangible examples, in this article we are going to have descriptive-critical view toward the structure of Persian Simple sentences. At last, we propose patterns of Persian simple sentences with some simple instances with the aim of complete understanding of them. 3. Literature Review Most of the Persian grammar books have ignored the complete and clear-cut analysis of the structure of Persian simple sentences. It is necessary to have a brief look at them. Anvari and Givi (1995), have studied the structure of Persian simple sentences and have suggested eight patterns for them: a. Subject+ subject complement+ linking verb b. Subject+ intransitive verb c. Subject+ object + transitive verb d. Subject+ object +preposition+ complement+ intransitive verb or causatives