Investigating the Problems Encountered by Basic Schools’ Pupils in Using Prepositions

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.