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Identifying the Difficulties of Using Punctuation Marks in Writing Among Grade Ten Students in Kalmunai Muhammad Ladies College I.S Ismath Farjana; Mohamed Jabeer Fathima Sujani; MR. Rishad Muhammed
COMPETITIVE: Journal of Education Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Transformative Education and Learning
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58355/competitive.v4i1.148

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The correct use of punctuation mark is a key skill in writing. It forms an important part of written language and plays a very important role in giving intended meaning to the language. The use of a wrong mark of punctuation or even a wrong placement of mark of punctuation can change the meaning of a sentence completely and lead to confusions. This study investigates Identifying the difficulties of using punctuation marks in writing among the grade ten students in Kalmunai Mahmud Ladies College. It presents the method which includes a questionnaire and tests for students. Data was collected both from the questionnaire the questionnaire and the results of tests such as pre- test and post test given to students. The results showed that the KM/ Mahmud Ladies College students had difficulty in identifying punctuation marks in writing. Moreover, it was identified that the teaching method could be changed and improved so as to make the students understand. At last, the s tudents showed improvement in their understanding of punctuation marks and its application after second language learners learnt punctuation marks through the new teaching method.  
The Impact of the Mother Tongue on English Language Acquisition Among ESL Learners in the Sri Lankan Context Mohamed Ismail Reesma Sheroon; MJF Sujani; MB Nowzath; MR. Rishad Muhammed
COMPETITIVE: Journal of Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Transformative Education and Learning
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58355/competitive.v4i2.163

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The research aims to explore the challenges Grade 8 students at KM/KM/Shams Central College face in learning English due to the influence of their mother tongue, Tamil. It seeks to identify how Tamil language structures, such as sentence order and phonetic features, interfere with English learning, and to examine sociocultural factors like attitudes, language anxiety, and exposure that affect motivation and success. The study also evaluates the impact of linguistic interference on grammar, pronunciation, sentence structure, and vocabulary. Finally, it aims to propose effective teaching strategies to minimize Tamil's influence and enhance English proficiency, with a particular focus on rural educational contexts. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative pretest and posttest assessments with qualitative data from structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with both students and teachers. The findings indicate that Tamil interference significantly contributes to challenges in English grammar and pronunciation, particularly in the misuse of articles, prepositions, and word order, as well as pronunciation errors involving sounds not found in Tamil. While the interventions implemented, such as task-based learning and pronunciation exercises, showed measurable improvements, sociocultural factors like anxiety and limited exposure to English outside the classroom remained barriers. The study concludes that effective English language acquisition requires addressing both linguistic interference and sociocultural challenges. Recommendations include incorporating communicative language teaching, increasing exposure to English in daily life, and providing professional development for teachers. Future research should explore the long-term impact of these strategies and the potential of technology in overcoming these challenges.
Enhancing English Spelling Errors in Writing Composition Among ESL Learners S.M. Hakeema Beevi; M.J.F Sujani; MB Nowzath; MR. Rishad Muhammed
COMPETITIVE: Journal of Education Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Transformative Education and Learning
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58355/competitive.v4i3.165

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This study investigated the major English spelling errors committed by second language learners of KM/STR-Sennal Zahira Maha Vidyalaya. The school students face problems and get under-sired marks in exam in pre and post-test. The study identifies substitution, omission, Transposition and insertion errors committed by L2 learners and the effective strategies to overcome such research through the intervention process. For conducting this research, the mixed method was adopted and the data was collected from 27 students of class ‘A’ of grade Eleven of KM/STR-Sennal Zahira Maha Vidyalaya. Students were requested to write the exam that SQ, and essay writing of 50 words on selected topic and also dictation test was conducted later spelling errors were detected and differentiated into the types of spelling errors. Moreover, three English language teachers were interviewed to know the factors and effective strategies to overcome spelling errors. The quantitative data was analyzed by marks and percentage and qualitative data was analyzed by cording method. The findings indicated that mostly second language learners at KM/STR-Sennal Zahira Maha Vidyalaya (G.C.E O/level students) committed with sound based spelling errors related with substitution (consonant to consonant and consonant to vowel) and omission. However, through teaching process in post-test students enhanced their knowledge of spelling of words by 27%. Finally, students and teachers need mechanism and awareness about spelling errors that can greatly impact their quality writing without spelling mistakes or errors.