Investigating Difficulties Encountered by Secondary School Students in Using Relative Clauses

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating difficulties encountered by secondary school students in using relative clauses. The researcher adopted the descriptive analytical method. The researcher designed a test and questionnaire for data collection. The sample of the study was drawn from Al- Engaz Secondary School. For data analysis, the researcher used a computer programme known as the statistical package for the social science (SPSS).The findings of this study revealed that, students have difficulties in using relative clauses, students are un able to differentiate between types of relative clauses, they are un able to use relative pronouns correctly. Based on these findings, the researcher recommended that, students should extend their knowledge in English grammar, students should practice relative pronouns and relative clauses, Relative pronouns and relative clauses must be taught at early stage in details.