Grammatical Competence of Grade Five Pupils of Batangas City East Elementary School: input on Preparation of Supplementary Exercises

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The greater the skills in speaking and writing with a proper usage of grammar, the greater success in many aspects of life could be attained. On the other hand, many pupils find grammar boring in nature but correct usage of which will help them in better understanding language.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research design was used in this study. The researchers used the diagnostic test as the main instrument in determining the pupils' performance and difficulties in grammar.

RESULTS

The results revealed that interjection which ranked first with a mean percentage score (mps) of 63.59 was the easiest among grade five pupils. Adjective and noun both ranked 2.5 with an mps of 62.82. This could mean that majority of the pupils found these parts of speech quite easy. In addition, adverb ranked fourth with the mps of 61.79.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings of the study, the researcher drafted supplementary exercises which could be used to enhance the pupil's grammatical competence.