IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL POLICY (JHSP )

E-ISSN 2545-5729
P-ISSN 2695 2416
VOL. 10 NO. 1 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/jhsp.v10.no1.2024.pg124.137

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The Difficulties Encountered in the use of English Prepositions by English as Second Language (ESL) students: A Study of University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria Students

Omenogor, H. D., Ph.D,, Akpojisheri, M. O. Ph.D,

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Abstract

This study deals with the nature of difficulties of English prepositions encountered by the English as second language (ESL) students and the causes of such difficulties. The types of difficulties encountered by ESL students represented by University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria students, are investigated and discovered. The research instrument used is survey, followed by a report. Questionnaires were distributed to 191-203 students. Depending on the questions, the survey x- rayed the forms of difficulties. The survey tested various hypotheses, the responses were analyzed. Among the major findings are:

keywords:

Prepositions; Complexities; Language Application; Interference and Appropriate Application.

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