AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ ERRORS IN USING PASSIVE FORM OF
THREE TENSES (SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE, SIMPLE PAST TENSE, AND PRESENT PERFECT TENSE)
(A Descriptive Study on Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto)
A THESIS
Submitted to English Department as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for S. Pd Degree
By:
EVI RAHMAWATI 1101050136
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
DEDICATIONS
I would like to dedicate my countless thanks to the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful, ALLAH SWT who always gives me all the best of this life and there is no doubt about it. I deliver Shalawat and Salam to the Prophet Muhammad SAW and his family. This thesis is presented to fulfill one of the requirements in accomplishing the S-1 Degree at English Department of Teachers Training and Education Faculty in the University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.
The writer would like to take my opportunity to express my deep and sincere gratitude to the following:
1. My beloved parents, my daddy Ari Widoyoko and my dearest mom Jariyah who always support me and pray for me in finishing this thesis. My little brother, Rendy Permana Putra, I will always love you all.
2. My dearest husband, Imam Hidayatullah and my lovely son, Emiral Gavin Hidayatullah, who always stand by me, thanks for your companion in every condition. Love you.
3. Dra. Hj. Titi Wahyukti, M. Pd. as my advisor who has guided me patiently in composing this thesis.
4. My deep gratitude is also extended to Lutfi Istikharoh, M. Pd. as my academic counselor.
5. All the examiners who have given suggestion and critics to this thesis. Also all lecturers in English Department for their invaluable teaching. 6. All second semester students of English Education Department in
Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto for allowing me to conduct and take the data of this research.
7. My deep thanks to my dearest friends and sister, Awi who always listen to all my gripes.
9. My classmates in Class D PBI UMP 2011. Anisa, Sinta, Nanda, Betris, Rizky, Ayu, Vian, Iyan, Uli, Yuni, Isna, Srieni, Fahmi, Aniq, Yugo, Mut, Elsa, Ami, Tutus, Diah, Ai, Alif, Sela, Desi, Istan, Tea, Askha, Viki, Agus, Atik, Septi, Dian. Love you all guys. Thanks for keeping in contact with me.
The writer does appreciate any opinion, and suggestion for the improvement of this thesis. Finally, thank so much to anyone who cannot be mentioned directly who has helped me in completing this thesis. Hopefully, this thesis can be useful for us and become the input for the parties in need.
Purwokerto, 28 Juni 2016
MOTTO
Sesungguhnya orang yang paling mulia diantara kamu di sisi Allah adalah orang yang paling
bertaqwa diantara kamu, sesungguhnya Allah maha mengetahui lagi maha mengerti atas segala
sesuatu.
(Al Quran Surat Al Hujarat 13)
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
(Nelson Mandela)
Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost. (Erol Ozan)
Keluhuran budi pekerti seseorang akan tampak pada ucapan dan tindakan.
(Nabi Muhammad SAW)
Kegagalan menghancurkan pecundang. Tapi kegagalan menginspirasi
pemenang.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillahirobbil‟alamin, praise and gratitude to the Almighty Allah SWT for gracious mercy and blessing that has enabled me to accomplish this thesis entitled : An Analysis of Students‟ Errors in Using Passive Form of Three Tenses (Simple Present Tense, Simple Past Tense, and Present Perfect Tense). This thesis is presented to fulfil one of the requirements in accomplishing S-1 Degree in English Education Study Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto. The writer would like to express her great special appreciation to :
1. Drs. H. Syamsuhadi Irsyad, S. H, M. H, the rector of Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto.
2. Drs. Pudiyono, M. Hum as the Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of The University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto who had given the permission to write this thesis.
3. Rina Agustina, M.AppLing TESOL as the head of English Department who had given opportunity and agreement to conduct this study.
4. Dra. Hj. Titi Wahyukti, M. Pd. for your valuable assistance and inspiration to the completion of this bachelor thesis. I also would like to express my deep gratitude to my academic advisor.
5. Lutfi Istikharoh, M. Pd. who has guided when studied in the university. 6. All of the lecturers in English Department. Thanks for all the guidance,
Finally, this graduating paper is expected to be able to provide knowledge and information for the readers especially in educational field. The writer appreciates any opinions and suggestions for the improvement of this thesis. Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Purwokerto, 28 Juni 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE... i
APPROVAL... ii
LEMBAR PENGESAHAN ... iii
PERNYATAAN ... iv
DEDICATION ... v
MOTTO ... vii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT... viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... x
LIST OF TABLES ... xiii
LIST OF APPENDICES... xiv
ABSTRACT ... xv
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Research ... 1
B. Reason for Choosing Topic ... 3
C. Problems of the Research ... 4
D. Aim of the Research ... 4
E. Scope of Research ... 4
CHAPTER II. THEORITICAL REVIEW
A. The Important of Learning Grammar... 7
B. Passive Form ... 9
CHAPTER IV. RESULT AND DISCUSSION A. Result ... 32
1. Level of Students‟ Mastery ... 32
2. Error of Passive Form on Two Types of Item ... 34
3. Typical Errors of Simple Present Tense ... 37
4. Typical Errors of Simple Past Tense ... 40
5. Typical Errors of Present Perfect Tense ... 44
CHAPTER V. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATION
A. Conclusion ... 64 B. Implication ... 67 REFERENCES
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1 Research Timeline
Table 3.2 The Arrangement of Test Items Table 4.1 The Category of Students‟ Mastery
Table 4.2 Error of Passive Form on Two Types of Item Table 4.3 Percentages Errors of Three Tenses
Table 4.4 Classifying Students‟ Errors in Using Passive Form of Simple Present Tense
Table 4.5 Omission Errors of Simple Present Tense Table 4.6 Addition Errors of Simple Present Tense Table 4.7 Misformation Errors of Simple Present Tense Table 4.8 Misordering Errors of Present Perfect Tense
Table 4.9 Classifying Students‟ Errors in Using Passive Form of Simple Past Tense
Table 4.10 Omission Errors of Simple Past Tense Table 4.11 Addition Errors of Simple Past Tense Table 4.12 Misformation Errors of Simple Past Tense Table 4.13 Misordering Errors of Simple Past Tense
Table 4.14 Classifying Students‟ Errors in Using Passive Form of Present Perfect Tense
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Instrument Appendix 2 Answer Key
Appendix 3 Students‟ Score of Test Result Appendix 4 Students‟ Individual Mastery
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ ERRORS IN USING PASSIVE FORM OF
THREE TENSES (SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE, SIMPLE PAST TENSE, AND PRESENT PERFECT TENSE)
EVI RAHMAWATI 1101050136
ABSTRACT
