Investigating the Morphosyntactic Errors of Saudi EFL Students

It is widely recognized that morphosyntax plays a crucial role in second language acquisition (SLA) and error-free grammar is essential for effective communication. Therefore, understanding the morphosyntactic difficulties faced by Saudi EFL Students can provide valuable insights into their language learning process. For this reason, the present study attempts to investigate the morphosyntactic errors committed by Saudi EFL (English as a Foreign Language) university students and find out the main reasons behind them. The data were collected through a test distributed to 30 subjects. The findings revealed that learners commit serious errors classified into verb tense, article, word order and subject –verb agreement. Based on these findings, it is recommended that teachers develop targeted teaching materials and provide more practice opportunities for syntax, enhancing grammatical accuracy.