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Journal : Language Circle : Journal of Language and Literature

Understanding Sentence Roles and Argument Structures: A Syntactic Study of EFL Students Niswatun Nafi'ah; Bochari, Siska Bochari; Usman, Sriati Usman; Hastini, Hastini
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 2 (2025): April 2025 Regular Issue
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i2.17253

Abstract

This study aims to identify the most difficult argument structures and argument roles in sentences identified by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, as well as the factors that contribute to such difficulties. The study collected data using a descriptive quantitative method, relying on quantitative descriptive data through statistical analysis. focused on 36 fifth-semester students from Class B of the English Education Study Program at Tadulako University, who were selected through purposive sampling with statistical analysis, tests, and questionnaires. The results of the research showed some key findings: (1) the most difficult argument structure for students to identify is the sentence with two arguments, which appears with a total frequency of 60; (2) the most difficult argument role for students to identify is the experiencer; and (3) five main factors affect students' ability to identify roles and arguments in sentences, namely prior knowledge, interest and motivation, learning strategies, teaching methods, and learning environment. Future researchers can discuss thematic roles that have not been addressed in this study.
Co-Authors Abdul Kamaruddin Afifah Indah Khairunnisa Afifah Indah Khairunnisa Afrillia Afrillia Agussatriana Agusti Rahayu AMINAH Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Suriaman Amir Pattu Amuntyastuti, Sekar Anak Agung Istri Sri Wiadnyani Andi Mutmainna Angelika, Priskila Anggreni, Afrillia Anindya Putri Mairesa Anjar Kusuma Dewi Anshari Syafar Aprilian, Detiya Arid, Muhammad Aswin, Anita Asy’ari, Muhammad Atik Yuliyani Atika, Nur Ayu Faradila Azizah, Wafiq Azzahra, Bellatri Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Caroline S, Ivana Chairiyah, Wiwik Darmawan Darmawan Desrin Lebagi Erniwati Eyleen Kappa Faisal Faisal Fajar Rizqi Faradila Enteding Faradila S., Nurul Wahyuni Fatimah Azzahrah Zulkfli Ferayanti Ferry Rita Gazali Lembah Hasan Basri Hastini Hastini Hastini Hastini, Hastini Ine Magfira M Keo Jamiluddin Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Jasmine Aryanti Retnoningrum Jeric Romero Klodia, Sindi Konder Manurung Kusnadi, Muhammad Fitrah MAGHFIRAH Mahrum, Mochtar Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mawardin Muhammad Said Mochtar Marhum Muhammad Arid Muhammad Arid MUHAMMAD RAYHAN Muhammad Zein Hardiansyah Mukrim Mutiara Oktarina Nadrun, Nadrun Ni Komang Ayu Windari Niswatun Nafi'ah Nur Afana Nur Azmi Nur Sehang Thamrin Nuraisya, Nuraisya Nurgan Tadeko Nurul Alfiah Wahyuni Oktarina, Mutiara Parasulu, Zikrullah Patmasari, Andi Punaji Setyosari Qoriatus Saidah Marhamah Rabiah Adawiyah, Rabiah Ramli Renilza Nurhisyam Riska Rita, Ferry Rita, Fery Rofiqoh rofiqoh rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Rumo, Siti Mulya Sari Wulandari Sari, Fierda Mia Rianty Sari, Lilis Indah Sellinda Putri Silvani Safitri Siska Bochari Sri Sutanti Syahrul Munir Titin Kartiasih Utami Widiati Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Windi Putri Anggraini Yohanis Tarukallo Yuliastuti Yuliastuti Zahra, Dela Zainab Zainab Zarah Amelia Zarah Amelia H. Basri Zarkiani, Zarkiani