ANALYZING STUDENTS’ COMPETENCY IN DEFINING SUBJECTS AND VERBS; A SYNTACTICAL STUDY

Abstract

The article discusses the challenges faced by a subset of students in tertiary institutions who struggle to attain mastery over the English language. The study aims to elucidate strategies through which students can adeptly discern the fundamental constituents of sentences, namely subjects and verbs, thereby fostering a comprehensive grasp of Syntax. The identification of subjects and verbs holds pivotal importance as a litmus test for one's command of the English language. The findings gleaned from this study underscore an ongoing struggle among students, particularly evident in their endeavors to decipher subjects and verbs within compound-complex sentences. The article highlights the need for scientists and educators to erect a robust framework of guiding principles, one that accentuates the integral function and nuanced role that subjects and verbs play within the intricate fabric of a sentence's structure. The article emphasizes the ethical responsibility to empower students with the linguistic tools essential for effective communication and academic growth