Benefits of English Grammar for Grade 12 Students of ABM Strand In the BCP SY 2018-2019

Abstract

Grammar is composed of the rules that govern English. Understanding these rules is essential for communication. Errors in grammar can easily lead to misunderstanding. Additionally, when you speak or write with poor grammar, others will often make judgments about who you are as a person. Language is one of the most powerful tools people have at their disposal. Common grammar mistakes include run-on sentences that combine two or more complete thoughts without proper punctuation between clauses and sentence fragments that lack a subject or verb. Also, if you are good at English, you can be a good model for others, you can be their motivation for speaking English. Another example is you can be a speaker to an event like graduation and reunion. You will give hope and motivate others to acquire knowledge in English. Descriptive design was used in this research paper to describe the characteristics of the phenomenon being studied. Survey questionnaires were administered to selected 50 ABM students in BCP SY 2018-2019. In the interpretation given in the questionnaire, difficulties in exam/quizzes got strongly agree with a WM of 4.58. The interpretation in difficulties in recitation got strongly agree with a WM of 4.34. The interpretation in difficulties in activities is agreed with a WM of 4.12. The difficulties in projects are strongly agreed by the respondents with a WM of 3.66. The researchers ranked the results/outcomes using the weighted mean to see the rank and interpretation of each number in terms of English proficiency. According to the research findings in the gathered respondents, 30% of 50 respondents were male while 70% of respondents were female. Most of the respondents were aged 15 to 20 years old and some were 21 to 25 which encountered difficulties in English proficiency. Recitation is one of the most common areas where students have encountered difficulties encountered regarding English proficiency. The study assessed that the students may improve their knowledge in English proficiency by reading English books and reviewing class lessons to have good answers in the recitation. Reading and reviewing may help students to know the subject. Watching English movies or video clips may help students in analyzing English grammar. This simple act can help them improve their knowledge about the English language and that can be used in other fields.