Abstract:
The aim of this study is to identify possible errors students make in using the relative
pronouns which include: the use of who, which, whom, whose and that. The study also
identifies several causes of the errors which include: interlingual transfer, interlingual
transfer, wrong method of teaching, absence of library, inadequate time and context of
learning. The study also identifies other approaches which includes: learner-centered
approach, strengthening the student’s English knowledge, teaching in a systematic way
and increase the students’ language input and output to help improve the student’s
performance in English. A qualitative analysis of a gap sentences test answered by 20
students in Adankrono M/A JHS 2 revealed several errors in using the relative
pronouns, the result suggest that who is difficult to use by Adankrono M/A JHS 2
students.
Description:
A dissertation in Department of Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Foreign
Language Education and Communication, submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment
Of the requirements for the award of degree of
Master of Education
(Teaching English as a Second Language)
In the University of Education
