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Investigating the Morphosyntactic Errors of Saudi EFL Students

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: It is widely recognized that morphosyntax plays a crucial role in second language acquisition (SLA) and error-free grammar is essential for effective communication. Therefore, understanding the morphosyntactic difficulties faced by Saudi EFL Students can provide valuable insights into their language learning process. For this reason, the present study attempts to investigate the morphosyntactic errors committed by Saudi EFL (English as a Foreign Language) university students and find out the main reasons behind them. The data were collected through a test distributed to 30 subjects. The findings revealed that learners commit serious errors classified into verb tense, article, word order and subject –verb agreement. Based on these findings, it is recommended that teachers develop targeted teaching materials and provide more practice opportunities for syntax, enhancing grammatical accuracy.

Source: Theory and Practice in Language Studies

DOI: 10.17507/tpls.1503.10

Authors: Saddam H.M. Issa, Rasha Dorgham, Shadi Majed Alshraah, Amani A. bin Juwair, Ashwaq A. Aldaghri

Institutions: Al-Razi University, Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University

Language: English

Topic: EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408204437

FWCI: 3.861

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