The acquisition of modals by Iraqi EFL University students
Author
Source
Journal of College of Basic Education for Education and Human Sciences
Issue
Vol. 1, Issue 24 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.624-630, 7 p.
Publisher
University of Babylon College of Basic Education
Publication Date
2015-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This research investigates the problem of EFL learners’ use of modals in written tasks, and checking whether or not Iraqi EFL university students make use of modals and what difficulties they face in its production.
In addition the research investigates the distribution and functions of modals used in the subjects' writing.
The findings showed that the preferred modals used by the subjects are can, will and could used in expressing ability and certainty.
Modals of probability/possibility showed lower frequencies of use in their writing.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhammad, Wiam Majid. 2015. The acquisition of modals by Iraqi EFL University students. Journal of College of Basic Education for Education and Human Sciences،Vol. 1, no. 24, pp.624-630.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-656902
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhammad, Wiam Majid. The acquisition of modals by Iraqi EFL University students. Journal of College of Basic Education for Education and Human Sciences Vol. 1, no. 24 (Dec. 2015), pp.624-630.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-656902
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhammad, Wiam Majid. The acquisition of modals by Iraqi EFL University students. Journal of College of Basic Education for Education and Human Sciences. 2015. Vol. 1, no. 24, pp.624-630.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-656902
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 629-630
Record ID
BIM-656902