Abstract:
This study aims to investigate the problem areas of using prepositions at the
basic Level Schools. The study adopted a descriptive analytical methodology,
which followed the quantitative analysis. One instrument was used for data
collection which is a test. The sample of the study consists of 30 pupils from
Basher Nur El-Dayem Basic School for boys, Class 8. The data were analyzed
by using the statistical program (SPSS), which provides percentage results for
the test. The study comes out with a number of results that the basic Level
Pupils are poor in using prepositions and some of these prepositions are
problematic for them. Moreover, there is weakness in using some prepositions
and there are some causes behind the difficulties of using them such as the
interference of mother tongue; and prepositions are insufficiently presented in
the syllabus. At the end of the study, the researcher presented some
recommendations; these recommendations focused on paying more attention to
prepositions, in addition to the fact that pupils should receive more practice in
using these prepositions.
