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Contrastive and Error Analysis of Indonesian Learners’ Tense and Aspect Usage in English Writing Siti Ismahani; Sofiyani Nasution; Rizky Ummi Thahira Nasution; Indah Permatasari Harahap; Gairah Riski Harahap
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Desember:Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jupensi.v4i3.6299

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This study investigates Indonesian learners’ use of English tense and aspect by employing an integrated framework that combines contrastive analysis and error analysis. A total of sixty short essays written by university-level EFL students were analyzed to identify recurring patterns of tense–aspect errors and to uncover the linguistic and cognitive sources behind them. The findings reveal three dominant error types—misformation, omission, and overgeneralization which reflect both negative transfer from Indonesian and developmental characteristics of learners’ interlanguage. Learners frequently produced incorrect verb forms, omitted obligatory auxiliaries, and applied tense rules inconsistently, particularly when attempting to construct more complex narrative sequences. Among all structures examined, the present perfect tense emerged as the most challenging, largely because Indonesian lacks an equivalent grammatical form, resulting in persistent confusion in mapping English verb forms to temporal and aspectual meanings. The study also found that students often relied on surface-level rules rather than deeper semantic understanding, which contributed to inaccurate tense selection across contexts. These results underscore the need for contextualized, awareness-raising instruction that encourages learners to connect form, meaning, and use more systematically. Overall, the study demonstrates the pedagogical significance of integrating contrastive and error analysis to enhance learners’ accuracy and competence in academic English writing.
A Syntactic Analysis of Noun Phrase Structures in BBC Online News Headlines Elwan Ridhonta Sinulingga; Firza Sakinah; M. Radja Affan Hanafie; Rosanti Nasution; Salwa Khumairah Hasyim; Siti Ismahani
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jupensi.v6i1.6768

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Syntactic analysis plays a very important role in understanding sentence structure in journalistic texts. By analyzing syntax, learners can understand how sentence elements such as phrases, clauses, and word order are arranged to form accurate meaning. The aim of this research is to conduct a syntactic analysis of noun phrase (NP) structures as they appear in BBC online news. The research subjects used in this study are six BBC news headlines related to natural disasters, which were selected and adjusted based on recent events that have attracted significant attention from various countries around the world. The results of this study show that noun phrase (NP) structures play a crucial role in conveying the main information in a concise and effective manner. Because they can present the core event, location, and severity of the disaster compactly, while also reflecting the characteristic style of journalistic language that maintain brevity and clarity.
Meaning Across Languages: A Contrastive Study of Causative Structures in English and Indonesian Arriqah Raihani; Elvida Futri Mahara; Putri Zahriah; Miftahul Jannah; Siti Ismahani
International Journal Multidisciplinary Science Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February: International Journal Multidisciplinary Science
Publisher : Asosiasi Dosen Muda Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56127/ijml.v5i1.2503

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This study examines how causative structures encode meaning in English and Indonesian through a qualitative contrastive analysis. It focuses on differences in agentivity, affectedness, and event structure using authentic written texts from both languages. The findings show that English tends to express causation through explicit and segmented constructions that foreground responsibility, while Indonesian often relies on integrated morphological forms that compress cause and effect. These differences lead to shifts in interpretation and challenges for Indonesian learners of English, particularly in academic writing. The study highlights the importance of meaning based contrastive analysis for understanding cross linguistic variation and improving EFL instruction.
SYNTAX IN TIKTOK CAPTIONS: A STUDY OF SENTENCE FORMS AND FUNCTIONS Sabrina Salsabila; Nurul Fadilah Tambunan; Nadhifa Shofi Andara; Celli Geovanni; Siti Ismahani
LANGUAGE : Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Penelitian Indonesia (P4I)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51878/language.v6i1.9084

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This study examines the syntactic forms and sentence functions found in TikTok captions as a representation of digital language communication. TikTok is a social media platform that integrates visual content and text, in which captions play a significant role in conveying meaning and interaction. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach based on syntactic theories proposed by Chomsky, Givón, Halliday, O’Grady, and Aarts. The data consist of three English captions taken from the TikTok accounts @beaulinaa, @Rikey, and @lilly3ls. The findings reveal that TikTok captions predominantly use simple sentence structures with a high degree of ellipsis as a strategy of linguistic economy while maintaining acceptable grammatical patterns. In terms of function, the captions demonstrate pragmatic variation, including declarative, imperative, and expressive functions used for self-presentation, social relationship building, and audience engagement. These findings indicate that TikTok caption syntax represents a distinctive register of digital English that balances syntactic simplicity with communicative effectiveness in social media contexts. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini mengkaji bentuk sintaksis dan fungsi kalimat yang terdapat dalam caption TikTok sebagai representasi komunikasi bahasa digital. TikTok merupakan platform media sosial yang memadukan konten visual dan teks, di mana caption berperan penting dalam membangun makna dan interaksi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan landasan teori sintaksis dari Chomsky, Givón, Halliday, O’Grady, dan Aarts. Data penelitian berupa tiga caption berbahasa Inggris yang diambil dari akun TikTok @beaulinaa, @Rikey, dan @lilly3ls. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa caption TikTok cenderung menggunakan kalimat sederhana dengan tingkat elipsis yang tinggi sebagai bentuk ekonomi bahasa, namun tetap mempertahankan struktur gramatikal yang dapat diterima. Dari segi fungsi, caption menampilkan keragaman fungsi pragmatik, seperti deklaratif, imperatif, dan ekspresif, yang digunakan untuk presentasi diri, pembentukan relasi sosial, serta peningkatan keterlibatan audiens. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa sintaksis caption TikTok membentuk ragam bahasa Inggris digital yang khas, yang menyeimbangkan kesederhanaan struktur sintaksis dengan efektivitas komunikasi dalam konteks media sosial.
Co-Authors Afzylianur Harahap Airen Widyana Alicia Syabina Alya Fadhillah Dalimunthe Anis Syafa Wani Annisa Mutiah Matondang Anwar Abdillah Arriqah Raihani Asri Utari Azra Batrisyia Sabrina Balqis Fadiah Budiman Budiman Celli Geovanni Cindy Alia Ramadhany Citra Utami Dea Nita Aulia Dea Saharani Dela Wahyuni Dewi, Sukma Dini Nur Aini Elvida Futri Mahara Elwan Ridhonta Sinulingga Fajar Aldiansyah Firza Sakinah Fitri Aisyah Amini Nst Gairah Riski Harahap Gilang Hizbullah Hafifah Hasyanah Dalimunthe Hasan Bakti Nasution Hazeina Nasution, Adiba Nazilla Hazri Fikri Huda Hizkia Ahmad Siregar Icha Triwiyanti Ida Ayu Putu Sri Widnyani Indah Permatasari Harahap Intan Nuriatama Irpi Octia Pebrianti Jannah, Miftahul Jannah Jihan Andini Kamarulla Rambe Kezia Elizanti Purba Khairunnisa Khairunnisa LAILATUL FITRIA Lainatusshifa Leni Mardiah Napitupulu Lubis, Rofikoh Lutfi Putri Khairani Lutfi Putri Khairani M. Radja Affan Hanafie Mahdia Arafah Malika Alya Maraimbang Daulay MIFTAHUL JANNAH Muammar Tanjung Muhammad Alfin Aulia Mutia Zahra Nabila Dwi Hardiana Nabila Irsani Nabila Laila Nadhifa Shofi Andara Nadhira Afifah Nadila Tanjung Natasya Aisyah Natasya Herza Harahap Nazwa Atalia Zahra Nuha Mu’adzah Rana Nur Ain Nun Nuranisa Nurasiah Anggini Nurhidayati Nuriana Nurul Atika Lubis Nurul Fadilah Tambunan Nurul Hidayah Lubis Putri Maulida Putri Zahriah Raudhotul Fadhilah Rifky Amardiaz Rizazah Putri Raudine Rizki Adha Rizki Tiara Ayunda Rizky Ummi Thahira Nasution Rizvy Azyura Rosa Anjani Rosanti Nasution Rossy Annisa Sabrina Salsabila Salwa Khumairah Hasyim Sayyidati Maliha Sholihatul Hamidah Daulay Siti Nurhaliza Sofiyani Nasution Sonia Sabilla Sonia Sabilla Sonia Sabilla Suci Haryanti Sugeng Wanto Sulidar Sulidar Sulistina Ratulani Syafira S Syukri Syukri Tartila Yazofa Thorieq Al Abdu Tiara Putri Tiara Putri Tisya Amalia Putri Sitorus Tuti Alawiyah Ramadhani Nasution Ulfa Lifia Bahri Widya Maharani Willy Suari Wisda Naura Yusriani Y Yusriani Yusriani Yusriani, Yusriani