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THE ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SENTENCES IN STUDENTS’ NARRATIVE TEXT (Survey at Junior High School in Depok) Mardina Salman; Supeno Supeno
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 2, No 2 (2019): INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v2i2.5949

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The research was to find errors in using active and passive sentences in a narrative text. The research method was descriptive analysis using qualitative data. The procedures were identifying sentences, analysing, interpreting and concluding the result of the research. The writer only emphasized on 4 types of error in analysing the data which are omission, addition, misformation and misordering. The most errors are in misformation part which the wrong form of the structure or morpheme. The results are 1) there were 94 errors only in misformation of using active sentences. 2) In using passive sentence the most error is in misformation too, 69 (47.26%) of 146 (total error), next omission 47 (32.16%), misordering 18 (12.33%) and addition 12 (8.22%). The highest error is in misformation which happened because lacks of understanding in choosing the correct verb and arranging the correct passive form. While the lowest error is in addition, it happened because students only copy the active sentences.
THE EFFECTS LEARNING MEDIA AND VOCABULARY MASTERY TOWARDS DESCRIPTIVE TEXT SKILL Munap Munap; Supeno Supeno
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 2, No 3 (2019): INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v2i3.5803

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This research aims to get information and test the hypothesis of the effects of learning media and vocabulary mastery towards the descriptive writing skill at state junior high school in Serang. The research hypothesis is 1) there is no effect of learning media on the descriptive writing skill at state junior high school in Serang. 2) there is any effect of vocabulary mastery towards the descriptive writing skill at state junior high school in Serang. 3) There are any interactive effects of learning media and vocabulary mastery towards the students’ descriptive writing skills. This research method uses an experiment with a 2 x 2 factorial design. Using a random sampling technique, the interpretation sample established 60 students of two classes in grade 8 at state junior high school in Serang by giving 40 items for vocabulary items and one item for writing text. The results conclude that first, there are learning media effects towards descriptive writing skills at state junior high school in Serang. It is proved the analysis of data obtained Fo = 5,975, and Sig = 0,018<0,05. Second, Vocabulary Mastery has effects on the descriptive writing skill at state junior high school in Serang. It is proved the analysis of data obtained Fo = 7,955. and Sig = 0,007<0.05. Third, there are interactive effects of learning media and vocabulary mastery towards the students’ descriptive writing skills. It is based on the analysis of interaction data Fo = 12,763, and Sig = 0,001< 0,05. This research concluded that writing descriptive text skills could be achieved by increasing vocabulary mastery and using learning media.
PENGARUH PERSEPSI ATAS LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH DAN KEDISIPLINAN TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS Suhendra Suhendra; Supeno Supeno
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 3, No 2 (2020): INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v3i2.6014

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of perceptions of school environment and discipline jointly towards English learning achievement, the effect of perceptions of school environment towards English learning achievement, the effect of discipline towards English learning achievement at Private Vocational High Schools in Kabupaten Tangerang. The research method used in this study is the survey method. Sample of 47 students was selected randomly from all private vocational students in Kabupaten Tangerang. Based on data analysis, it can be concluded that: 1) The results of the first hypothesis testing concluded that there was a significant effect of perception of school environment and discipline jointly towards English learning achievement at private vocational high schools in Kabupaten Tangerang. This is proved by the value of sig. 0,000 <0.05 and Fh = 35,702. 2) The results of the second hypothesis testing concluded that there was a significant effect of perceptions of  school environment towards English learning achievement at private vocational high school in Kabupaten Tangerang. This is proved by the value of Sig. 0,000 <0.05 and th = 5,750. 3) The results of the third hypothesis testing concluded there was a significant effect of discipline towards English learning achievement at private vocational high schools in Kabupaten Tangerang. This is proved by the value of Sig. 0,000 <0.05 and th = 4,901.
AN ANALYSIS OF POLITENESS AND MAXIM VIOLATED IN “BLADE RUNNER 2049” FILM Anas Tmasia Yunita Serly; Supeno Supeno
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 1, No 2 (2018): INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v1i2.5433

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Politeness strategy is a strategy that is done by someone to make his speech more politely. The politeness strategy can be found in daily conversation, a speech, debating events or from literary works, for instance films or novels. One of the literary works of concerning for this study is “Blade Runner 20489” film. The purpose of this paper is to describe the politeness strategies used in the film which can be found in the conversation between the characters. This research uses the theory of politeness strategy proposed by Lakoff (1973) and the theory of Maxim which proposed by Grice (1975). Lakoff classifies politeness strategies into three types: don’t impose, give options and be friendly. While, Grice proposed the theory of maxim into four types namely, maxim of quantity, maxim of quality, maxim of manner and maxim of relevance. The finding of this study indicates that the characters in Blade Runner 2049 employed all types of politeness strategies in relation to the maxim. It can be concluded that the used of politeness strategies in relation to the maxim can be found in this film.
THE EFFECTS OF READING INTEREST AND VOCABULARY MASTERY TOWARDS WRITING SKILL IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Verianus da Silva Wadu; Supeno Supeno
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 4, No 1 (2021): INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v4i1.6037

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This research aims to get empirical data and analyze the effects of reading interest and vocabulary mastery on students’ writing skills at State Vocational High Schools in Tangerang City, Banten. This research was designed and calculated using quantitative calculation. The research findings indicated: (1) There are significant effects of reading interest and vocabulary mastery towards students’ writing skills. It is proved by Sig is 0,000 < 0,05 and the value of F0 is 47,110. (2) There is a significant effect of reading interest on students’ writing skills. It is proved by the Sig is 0,044 < 0,05 and the value To is 2,078. (3) There is no significant effect of vocabulary mastery on students writing skills. The Sig proves it is 0,142 >0,05, and the value of To is 1,603. Due to the result, it can be inferred that there was a significant effect of students’ reading interest and vocabulary mastery towards students’ writing skills. The students' higher writing skill is influenced by the vast amount of vocabulary mastery and other influential factors such as a high reading interest.
CHARACTERS AND MORAL VALUES IN THE NOVEL OF LETHAL WHITE BY J.K ROWLING (A CORMORAN STRIKE NOVEL ROBERTH GALBRAITH) Benning Rizahra; Supeno Supeno
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 2, No 2 (2019): INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v2i2.6009

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Abstract: The purpose of this thesis to analyze the character and moral value in Lethal White novel by J.K Rowling. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research that aims to describe the character and moral value contained in Lethal White novel by J.K Rowling. The data obtained are then analyzed and clarified based on the protagonist, antagonist, secondary, extras, round and flat character. Likewise with the moral value that is divided into honestly, altruism, diligence, and solidarity. After analyzing the characters and moral values in Lethal White novel by J.K Rowling, the writer found two points from the discussion characters and moral values, 1) there are protagonist is 47%, antagonist 33%, secondary 11%, extras 6%, flat 1%, round 1%. The protagonist character gets the highest percentage. 2) there are 11% honesty, 33% altruism, 33% diligence, and 22% solidarity. Diligence and altruism actually get the same percentage since the author would like to tell the reader that to gains dream, people need to be diligence and in this life, sometimes it is god for being altruism.Key Words: character; moral value; and novel.
THE EFFECTS OF READING HABIT AND VOCABULARY MASTERY TOWARDS DESCRIPTIVE WRITING SKILL (Survey at Private Junior High Schools in Bekasi) Tri Wulansari Adlina; Supeno Supeno
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5, No 2 (2022): INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v5i2.9092

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The purpose on this research is to know whether there are significant effects of reading habit and vocabulary mastery towards descriptive writing skill. The research was conducted at SMP Tahta Syajar, SMP At-taqwa 06 and SMP Seroja Bekasi of the eighth grade with the total population of 534 students and the sample was 75 students that were randomly taken. The method used in the research was a survey. Data of reading habit, vocabulary mastery and descriptive writing skill were collected from a test. The data analysis used correlation and multiple regression which showed the data requirements test (normality test and linearity test), before the regression test was carried out.Data collection done by giving essay test for descriptive writing skill, thirty (30) items of multiplechoice test for Reading Habit, and twenty (30) items of multiplechoice test for vocabulary mastery given to the subjects at SMP Tahta Syajar, SMP At-taqwa 06 and SMP Seroja Bekasi. The result of data analyzes shows that: 1) There is significant effect of reading habit and vocabulary mastery jointly towards descriptive writing skill. This is evidenced by the acquisition of the value Sig = 0.000 <0.05 and Fcount = 62.376. 2) There is significant effect of reading habit towards descriptive writing skill. This is evidenced by the acquisition of the value Sig = 0.000 < 0.05 and tcount = 9.298. 3) There is significant effect of reading habit towards descriptive writing skill. This is evidenced by the acquisition of the value Sig = 0.001 < 0.05 and tcount = 3.330.
AFRICAN AMERICAN VERNACULAR ENGLISH (AAVE) AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY IN THE 1960’S IN THE HELP NOVEL BY KATHRYN STOCKETT Nindya Pangestika; Supeno Supeno
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5, No 3 (2022): INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v5i3.10795

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The aim of this research is to analyze how the African American Vernacular English is applied by the characters and to identify how American society in the 1960’s was portrayed in The Help novel. Using the descriptive qualitative research as a method, this researcher attempts to reveal the characteristics of African American Vernacular English as a language used by the characters in their daily life and American society back in the 1960’s. In identifying the data, theory from Wolfram (2004) about AAVE characteristics and Kurtz (2003) about America’s society in the 1960’s is used. The data were mainly collected from the dialogues of the maids as the native speaker of AAVE. 
CHARACTER AND MORAL VALUE IN “MIRACLE WORKER” BY WILLIAM Dian Hermayani; Supeno Supeno
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 3, No 3 (2020): INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v3i3.5752

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This research aims to analyze the characters and moral values contained in the film "Miracle Worker" by William Gibson. Based on the theories of character and moral values collected, four main points are analyzed, they are: 1) How is the character appear in "Miracle Worker" by William Gibson based on the theory put forward by Russel How is moral values that appear in "Miracle Worker" by William Gibson based on the theory put forward by Milhorn. 3) There are three kinds of characters that appear in the characters in "Miracle Worker" by William Gibson based on Russel’s theory, those are the Protagonist, the protagonist played by Kate Keller, Annie Sullivan, Captain Arthur Keller, Mr. Anagnos, and Viney, the Foil, played by Hellen Keller, James Keller, and Aunt Ev, 4) There are six types of moral values that appear in “Miracle Worker" by William Gibson based on Milhorn’s theory, they are: belief, fairness, kind-hearted honesty, responsibility, and tolerance, belief is the most dominant moral values of all moral values that arise.Keywords: character; moral value; moral value; film.
THE EFFECT OF VOCABULARY MASTERY AND SENTENCE STRUCTURE ON READING COMPREHENSION OF ENGLISH EXPOSITION TEXTS Hesty Utami Yunus; Supeno Supeno
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 4, No 3 (2021): INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v4i3.5801

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Abstrak: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui: 1) Pengaruh penguasaan kosakata dan struktur kalimat secara bersama-sama terhadap pemahaman bacaan teks eksposisi bahasa Inggris. 2) Pengaruh penguasaan kosakata terhadap pemahaman bacaan teks eksposisi bahasa Inggris. 3) Pengaruh struktur kalimat terhadap pemahaman bacaan teks eksposisi bahasa Inggris. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah survei. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP Swasta di Jakarta Timur dengan besar sampel sebanyak 90 siswa yang diambil secara acak dari siswa SMP Widya Manggala Jakarta Timur dan siswa SMP Kuntum Wijaya Kusuma Jakarta Timur. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan September-November 2019. Instrumennya yaitu tes dan angket. Analisis dilakukan dengan metode regresi linear ganda. Hasil pengujian hipotesis diperoleh kesimpulan sebagai berikut: 1) Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan penguasaan kosakata dan struktur kalimat secara bersama-sama terhadap pemahaman bacaan teks eksposisi bahasa Inggris siswa SMP Swasta di Jakarta Timur. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan perolehan nilai Sig = 0,003 < 0,05 dan F hitung = 6,382. 2) Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan penguasaan kosakata terhadap pemahaman bacaan teks eksposisi bahasa Inggris siswa SMP Swasta di Jakarta Timur. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan perolehan nilai Sig= 0,002 < 0, 05 dan t hitung = 2,198. 3) Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan struktur kalimat terhadap pemahaman bacaan teks eksposisi bahasa Inggris siswa SMP Swasta di Jakarta Timur. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan perolehan nilai Sig = 0,003 < 0, 05, dan oleh t hitung = 3,108.Kata Kunci: penguasaan kosakata, struktur kalimat, pemahaman bacaan teks eksposisi Bahasa Inggris.