The Role of Inflectional Affixes in Boosting Students’ Grammar Skills: A Review

Majidah D. Neeni and Farhana D. Deris
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Majidah D. Neeni: Language Academy, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Skudai Johor, Malaysia English Language Department, Faculty of Arts, Zawia University, Zawia, Libya
Farhana D. Deris: Language Academy, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Skudai Johor, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 2, 3036-3046

Abstract: English stands out as the most widely used language globally, yet for learners like Libyans, it remains a foreign language, often leading to significant mistakes, particularly in word formation and morphology. There is a dearth of research regarding the inflectional affixes to improve students’ grammar skills. Numerous word formation and morphology studies of students writing in the literature study. This research decisively reviews and focuses on inflectional affixes, which play a critical role in the English language. This proactive approach enhances fluency and precision in speech and writing. Inflectional suffixes are crucial as they convey precise meanings and grammatical nuances, allowing individuals to express tense, number, gender, and other distinctions effectively. Several articles were collected from the Google Scholar database. A content analysis approach was conducted to understand the inflection issue. The findings indicate that the formation of past tense and past participles adheres to predictable patterns in regular verbs, while irregular verbs present complexities, particularly for language learners. Overall, mastering inflectional suffixes empowers learners to use language precisely and creatively, enhancing their communication abilities, and demands a solid understanding of the grammatical rules that govern their application. Learners actively engage with inflectional suffixes through targeted exercises and real-life contexts, significantly enhancing their ability to identify and apply these forms. Innovative teaching strategies, such as immersive communicative techniques, and games help learners apply inflected forms in practical contexts.

Date: 2025
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