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"Grammatical competence was a part of communicative competence"

(Lock, 1996, p.266). Therefore, to obtain an effective communication


skill, people should pay attention to grammar due to these following
reasons.

First, grammar is very importance because it may help inhance


accuracy. Marcel (1853) highlights this point in his book. He clarifies
how grammar develops accuracy in communication as "it forms the
mind to habits of order and clearness; concurrently with logic and
rhetoric, it accustoms learners to accuracy of language, and hence, to
accuracy of thinking"(p.424). This means grammar rules can help
learners develop a habit of thinking logically and clearly. Therefore, after
studying grammar, they will become more accurate when using
language.

In addition to accuracy, Ellis also says that grammar learning can make
the internalization of syntactic system become easier. Hence, it
improves the development of fluency (Hinkel and Fotos, 2002, p.10).
When a person has learned grammar, it will be easier for him to acquire
other grammar rules afterwards compared to those who have never
learned before. That person will know how to organize and express the
ideas in his mind without difficulty. As a result, he will be able to speak,
read or write a language in a smooth and skillful way.

Second, a proper use of grammar is a sign of respect, both for speakers


and listeners (Clack, 2010). For speakers, speaking clearly means they
take time to polish themselves with a good impression from the
listeners. A person with a poor grammar skill can form negative
impression on the first time meeting and this may last for a long time.
For listeners, a proper use of grammar shows that their thought is
concerned. Speakers do not want them to waste time trying to figure
out what they are saying.

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