Analyzing EFL learners’ errors in using synonyms
Joint Authors
Sanhuri, Sami Ballah Muhammad Ahmad
Badawi, Abbas Mukhtar Muhammad
al-Nur, Najla Taha Bishri
Abd Allah, Umayman al-Tahir Abd Alla
Source
Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.213-225, 13 p.
Publisher
Sudan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Scientific Research
Publication Date
2019-12-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study aims to analyze and evaluate EFL learners' errors in using synonyms.
The study employs descriptive-analytical method.
Two tools are used to collect the data; a questionnaire is used to recognize ways and techniques used by English teachers in teaching synonyms, and a test.
The subjects of the study are (50) English language students of third year from College of Languages and College of Education at Sudan University of Science and Technology,25 student from each college.
The sample is randomly selected.
The study concludes that some students of English understand synonyms and they are able to use them correctly.
Students of College of Languages are better in acquisition of synonyms than students of College of Education.
The researchers recommend that EFL learners should use specialized dictionary of synonyms.
Students have to focus on reading because they help to understand and use language
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sanhuri, Sami Ballah Muhammad Ahmad& Badawi, Abbas Mukhtar Muhammad& al-Nur, Najla Taha Bishri& Abd Allah, Umayman al-Tahir Abd Alla. 2019. Analyzing EFL learners’ errors in using synonyms. Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies،Vol. 20, no. 4, pp.213-225.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1341487
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Nur, Najla Taha Bishri…[et al.]. Analyzing EFL learners’ errors in using synonyms. Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies Vol. 20, no. 4 (Dec. 2019), pp.213-225.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1341487
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sanhuri, Sami Ballah Muhammad Ahmad& Badawi, Abbas Mukhtar Muhammad& al-Nur, Najla Taha Bishri& Abd Allah, Umayman al-Tahir Abd Alla. Analyzing EFL learners’ errors in using synonyms. Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies. 2019. Vol. 20, no. 4, pp.213-225.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1341487
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 225
Record ID
BIM-1341487
