Syntatic Accuracy: EFL Learners in using Modals and Modality in Sikola Virtual Learning

Abstract

This purpose of this research is to determine modal and modality that used by students in particularly at level of syntactic then to reveal the percentage of students' accuracy in answering modals and modality questions by using Sikola vitual learning as an online learning media in Covid-19 pandemic era. This study uses qualitative techniques in describing the use of student modal and modality that has been uploaded to the Sikola virtual learning. The data were analyzed using a syntactic approach. The data that appears is influenced by a linguistic phenomenon where the modals can and could show someone's ability or the possibility that it will happen. The results of the study were 68% accurate answers and only 32% inaccurate answers were made by 30 students. It can be concluded that the understanding of modals and modality of English Department students of Hasanuddin University batch 2020 using Sikola virtual learning media is still good but need to be improved.