Level of Understanding of Students in Proper Usage of Preferred Punctuation Marks From Kwf: A Guide to a Prudent Writing

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Punctuation marks are an integral part of the written language. Each punctuation changes the tone of every expression that a person wants to use. Some marks indicate the relationship of one part of a sentence to the other. It may also indicate the end of a sentence or a question. Moreover, it is used to display citations in another language.

METHODS

The researchers used a questionnaire for 250 student respondents. By statistically analyzing and computing data gathered, results were reported in frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and correlation. The frequency, percentage, and correlation of data from the Likert Scale instrument are used for knowing and analyzing the level of knowledge of students.

RESULTS

Researchers have found that Grade 7 students of Looc Integrated School had much knowledge of how to use punctuations. The Period, with a cumulative weighted mean of (4.06), got the highest score; comma, colon, dash, parenthesis, ellipsis were all second highest. Grade 7 respondents had moderate knowledge of the semi-colon and hyphen, with weighted mean points of 3.47. Both punctuation marks earned the third highest score based on the instrument used by researchers.

DISCUSSIONS

Punctuation marks are essential for teaching and learning processes. Based on data gathered by the researchers, students have enough knowledge in the proper use of a period.