Studnts’ability in Using English Prepositions

Abstract

The present study is entitled 'Students’Ability of Using English Prepositions'. The main purpose of this study was to find out the ability of using preposition in grade XII, to compare sex-wise ability in using preposition and to suggest some pedagogical implications. For the purpose of this study, grade XII students of Achham district were selected. The sample population for the study was only eighty students (40 girls and 40 boys). The respondents were selected by using random and judgmental sampling procedures. The only tool for data collection was a set of test items consisting selection test items and picture description tool. The finding of the study showed that the ability of using prepositions by grade XII students was not satisfactory. This study is divided into four chapters. Chapter one introduces the study in terms of general background, review of the related literature, objectives and significance of the study. Chapter two deals with methodology under which sources of data, tools for data collection, procedures for data collection and limitations of the study are presented. Similarly, Chapter three presents the analysis and interpretation of the data obtained through primary sources. Chapter four includes findings and recommendations which are derived and suggested with the help of analysis and interpretation of data. References and appendices are included at the end of this work to make the work more valid.