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Navigating Grammatical Challenges: Verb Usage in Malaysian ESL Students' Writing

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  • Muhamad Izzat Rahim

    (Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor)

  • Mohamad Hanis Yahaya

    (Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor)

  • Nur Haziq Fikri Ahmad

    (Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor)

  • Rasyiqah Batrisya Md Zolkapli

    (Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor)

  • Sri Fitriaty Mohd Kenali

    (Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor)

  • Ahmad Muhyiddin Yusof

    (Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor)

Abstract

This study investigates verb usage errors in the writing of Malaysian university students. It is a common challenge among English as a Second Language (ESL) students. By employing an error analysis framework on fifteen students' assignments, 156 verb-related errors were identified. The errors were categorised into six categories. Findings indicate that wrong auxiliary/modal verb forms (27.6%) and incorrect tense usage (24.4%) are the most frequent error types. These results align with previous research, underscoring the universal nature of these difficulties for ESL learners. The study recommends targeted pedagogical interventions, including using technology driven tools, to improve verb usage accuracy among ESL students.

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  • Muhamad Izzat Rahim & Mohamad Hanis Yahaya & Nur Haziq Fikri Ahmad & Rasyiqah Batrisya Md Zolkapli & Sri Fitriaty Mohd Kenali & Ahmad Muhyiddin Yusof, 2025. "Navigating Grammatical Challenges: Verb Usage in Malaysian ESL Students' Writing," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(22), pages 454-459, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:22:p:454-459
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