Navigating Grammatical Challenges: Verb Usage in Malaysian ESL Students' Writing

Muhamad Izzat Rahim, Mohamad Hanis Yahaya, Nur Haziq Fikri Ahmad, Rasyiqah Batrisya Md Zolkapli, Sri Fitriaty Mohd Kenali and Ahmad Muhyiddin Yusof
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Muhamad Izzat Rahim: Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor
Mohamad Hanis Yahaya: Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor
Nur Haziq Fikri Ahmad: Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor
Rasyiqah Batrisya Md Zolkapli: Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor
Sri Fitriaty Mohd Kenali: Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor
Ahmad Muhyiddin Yusof: Academy of Language Studies, Centre of Foundation Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus, Selangor

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 22, 454-459

Abstract: This study investigates verb usage errors in the writing of Malaysian university students. It is a common challenge among English as a Second Language (ESL) students. By employing an error analysis framework on fifteen students' assignments, 156 verb-related errors were identified. The errors were categorised into six categories. Findings indicate that wrong auxiliary/modal verb forms (27.6%) and incorrect tense usage (24.4%) are the most frequent error types. These results align with previous research, underscoring the universal nature of these difficulties for ESL learners. The study recommends targeted pedagogical interventions, including using technology driven tools, to improve verb usage accuracy among ESL students.

Date: 2025
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