Abstract:
This study investigates how punctuation marks are used in their position and the difficulty faced by students of first year English Language Department at Sudan University of Science and Technology.
A test has been used as a tool to collect information from students, the number of test’s items was (30) and they distributed randomly to the students
The study has showed that students face difficulties when they use punctuation marks , also it has been found that the curriculum itself is one of causes of punctuation marks difficulties because it does not provide students with enough exercises and activities on using punctuation marks
Finally , the study recommended that , punctuation marks should be taught as an important part of curriculum , teachers should motivate and encourage them pay more attention to punctuation marks.
The study divided into the following chapters:
First chapter: Introduction of the Study.
Second chapter: Theoretical Framework and Previous Studies.
Third chapter: Procedures of the Study.
Fourth chapter: Data Analysis.
Fifth chapter: Recommendations, Suggestions and Conclusion.