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Importance of Sentence Types on Writing Skill of English as a
Foreign Language (EFL) Learners

Mohammad Mustafa Kamal
Ali Mohammad Hekmat
Pervaiz Yaseeni
Mohammad Tamim Aslampoor

Languages (English) Department
Kabul University of Medical Sciences
Kabul, Afghanistan

Abstract

Sentence types play a crucial role in the development of English as a foreign language (EFL) learners' writing skills. This study aimed to determine the importance of incorporating diverse sentence types, complexity, and combining them in writing instruction. A meta-analysis was used to synthesize the data, and a review article method was employed to answer the research questions. The study was conducted at Kabul University of Medical Sciences Abu Ali Ibn Sina, and 20 relevant articles from different scientific journals and sites were reviewed. The findings depicted that the use of varied sentence types significantly enhances EFL learners' writing performance, quality, and ability. Thus, EFL teachers should include various sentence types, structures, and combinations in their writing instruction to improve their students' writing skills.

Keywords: Coherence, Communication, EFL, Organization, Sentence types, Writing ability

Introduction

The ability to write effectively is a crucial skill in various academic and professional settings, particularly for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Effective writing requires the proper use of language grammar, especially sentence types, which are the fundamental building blocks of communication and writing in any language. The importance of sentence types in developing the writing skills of EFL students has been extensively researched in the field of language teaching and learning. In this literature review, we examined 20 articles published between 2017 and the present that investigated the relationship between sentence types and the writing skill of EFL learners.

The reviewed literature provides compelling evidence that incorporating different sentence types, sentence complexity, and sentence combination into writing instruction can significantly improve the writing performance, writing quality, and writing ability of EFL students. Studies conducted in various countries, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Indonesia, Iran, Taiwan, and Korea, consistently reported positive outcomes from incorporating diverse sentence structures in writing instruction. These findings are consistent with the theoretical framework of writing development, which suggests that the use of varied sentence structures can lead to improved writing skills by facilitating better organization and coherence in writing and enabling more precise and succinct expression of ideas.

The implications of these findings are significant for EFL teachers as they strive to develop their students' writing skills. By incorporating different sentence types, structures, and combinations into their writing instruction, teachers can help EFL learners produce clear, organized, and effective writing, ultimately enhancing their ability to communicate effectively in English. Therefore, this literature review highlights the importance of sentence types in developing the writing skills of EFL learners and the need for tailored instruction to meet the specific needs and proficiency levels of the learners.

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Ali Mohammad Hekmat
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Pervaiz Yaseeni
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Mohammad Tamim Aslampoor
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Languages (English) Department
Kabul University of Medical Sciences
Kabul, Afghanistan
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