THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ GRAMMAR AND WRITING ABILITY

Wayan Seruni Kwanyin Santana (Centil Kori Nuansa Utama)
Ida Bagus Nyoman Mantra (Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar)
Dewa Ayu Ari Wiryadi Joni (Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar)
Luh Ketut Sri Widhiasih (Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar)

Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching (JOSELT)
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): JOSELT (Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching)

This study aimed at investigating the correlation between high school students’ grammar and writing ability. The study made used of a correlational research design. The study utilized two types of tests, those are grammar test and writing test. This study found that there is a positive correlation between grammar and the writing ability of high school students. Moreover, the study suggests that teachers should intensifies the teaching of grammar and writing to improve students’ language skills. This study implies that grammar and writing ability should be really taught intensively in the classroom.