Problems Associated with the Use of Relative Pronouns, A Case Study of SHS 1 Students of Adanwomase Senior High School

ABSTRACT

This is a qualitative study that investigated the problems associated with the use of relative pronouns among SHS 1B students of Adanwomase Senior High School. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaire, observation and test. The researcher conducted a pre-test which enabled her to ascertain the level of the problem. Analysis of data from the study revealed that the use of inappropriate teaching techniques by English teachers, inadequate teaching and learning materials, failure of teachers to make the teaching and learning of grammar student-centered, and lack of qualified English teachers among others contributed immensely to the students’ poor performance in the use of relative pronouns and English in general. Some suggestions were then made to various stakeholders to ensure effective teaching and learning of the English Language in the Senior High Schools.