An analysis of errors made by Sudanese EFL undergraduate students in using English prepositions
Author
Abd al-Hamid, Ibrahim Ahmad Abker
Source
Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 2 (31 Mar. 2021), pp.262-271, 10 p.
Publisher
Sudan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Scientific Research
Publication Date
2021-03-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study attempted to investigate the difficulties that encounter EFL undergraduate students in using English prepositions while writing.
In view of this, the broad aim of this study is to examine students’ ability in using English prepositions while writing as well as their ability to identify the functional usage of prepositions in written sentences.
Simple random sampling technique was used to select (30) second-year students drawn from the English Language Program, at Nahda College, Sudan.
A diagnostic test which composed two questions was used as a tool for data collection.
The data was then analysed using statistical package for social science (SPSS).
The researcher adopted the descriptive analytical method to interpret the data obtained from the above mentioned instrument.
The findings indicate that Sudanese EFL undergraduate students encounter difficulties in using English prepositions correctly while writing.
Furthermore, it revealed that most of EFL students are not able to identify the functions of prepositions used in written sentences.
The study recommended that The English teachers should adopt up to date techniques that to motivate students develop competences in using English prepositions.
Sudanese EFL undergraduate students should pay more attention in using English prepositions while writing.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd al-Hamid, Ibrahim Ahmad Abker. 2021. An analysis of errors made by Sudanese EFL undergraduate students in using English prepositions. Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies،Vol. 22, no. 2, pp.262-271.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1430332
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd al-Hamid, Ibrahim Ahmad Abker. An analysis of errors made by Sudanese EFL undergraduate students in using English prepositions. Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies Vol. 22, no. 2 (Mar. 2021), pp.262-271.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1430332
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd al-Hamid, Ibrahim Ahmad Abker. An analysis of errors made by Sudanese EFL undergraduate students in using English prepositions. Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies. 2021. Vol. 22, no. 2, pp.262-271.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1430332
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 271
Record ID
BIM-1430332