Students’ Skill Fullnes In Use Of Syntax And Punctation In Middle School Grades

This study determines the levels of success in using grammar, punctuation and syntax skills at the middle school level. The sample consists of all the students from grades 6, 7 and 8 in two different elementary schools. The students are asked to write an essay and the writings are examined on syntax, punctiation and grammar. Descriptive results are shown as percentages and frequencies. Analysis of data reveals that there are severe problems in using these skills.