Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching
Vol 8, No 2: December 2024

STUDENTS' PROFICIENCY IN IDENTIFYING PRONOUNS IN ENGLISH SENTENCES: A STUDY OF SMA SWASTA CERDAS BANGSA

Perangin-angin, Sempa (Unknown)
Lestari, Triana (Unknown)
Puspita, Clara (Unknown)
Umami, Risa (Unknown)
Panggabean, Edward (Unknown)
Efrizah, Doni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Dec 2024

Abstract

Many students struggle to identify pronouns in sentences, a critical aspect of English grammar necessary for constructing clear and coherent communication. Pronouns play a vital role in sentence structure by replacing nouns to avoid redundancy, yet their correct usage poses challenges for learners. This study investigates the proficiency of tenth-grade students at SMA Swasta Cerdas Bangsa in identifying pronouns in English sentences and explores the specific difficulties they face. The research aimed to evaluate students' ability to recognize different types of pronouns and pinpoint areas requiring instructional support. Adopting a case study methodology, the study collected data from 30 students in class X.1 through a 30-item test consisting of multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions. Results showed that only 41% of the students correctly identified pronouns, with common challenges including confusion in pronoun selection and insufficient understanding of pronoun usage. These findings highlight the need for targeted teaching strategies, such as explicit grammar instruction and contextualized exercises, to enhance students' grammatical competence and overall language proficiency.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

languageliteracy

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching is a double blind peer reviewed international journal biannually published by the Faculty of Literature, Islamic University of North Sumatra, Medan, Indonesia. Publication is issued in June and December. Authors are ...