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@article{194553,
        author = {Dr. Raghavendra V. Madalli and Miss. Kaveri N. Kotihal},
        title = {Students of IX Standard Struggling with Tense Errors in the English Language: An Action Research Study},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {4655-4658},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194553},
        abstract = {This study investigates tense-related grammatical errors among IX standard students learning English as a second language. Many students struggle to use appropriate tense forms in written and spoken communication. The present action research identifies common tense errors and examines their causes, including mother tongue influence, lack of grammatical understanding, and insufficient practice. A pre-test was conducted to assess students’ initial knowledge of tenses. Twelve students who scored below 10 marks were selected for remedial instruction. Targeted teaching strategies, including practice exercises, feedback sessions, and grammar-based activities, were implemented for 29 days. A post-test was administered after the intervention. Statistical analysis revealed significant improvement in students’ performance. The findings suggest that systematic remedial instruction and feedback activities can effectively improve students’ grammatical accuracy and confidence in using English tenses.},
        keywords = {Tense errors, English grammar, action research, language learning, grammatical accuracy},
        month = {March},
        }