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Writing Errors Analysis: Subject-Verb Agreement Made by EFL Students Yuntika, Arudia Risti; Anggreni, Afrillia; Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin; Usman, Sriati
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 5 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i5.1538

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Writing is a crucial skill in language learning, yet numerous students still struggle with grammatical accuracy, particularly subject–verb agreement (SVA). Previous studies have exposed students’ errors in SVA but most of them focused on school-level learners, leaving limited research on undergraduate academic writing. Thus, this study aims to identify and analyze SVA errors in the academic writing of English Education students at Tadulako University. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative design, data were obtained from the background and discussion sections of ten undergraduate theses and analyzed through Dulay et al.’s (1982) Surface Strategy Taxonomy, which includes omission, addition, misformation, and misordering. The findings present that omission errors as the most frequent (10 cases), mostly involving the omission of auxiliary verbs be (is, are, was, were) and verb endings such as –s or –ing. Misformation errors (6 cases) appeared when students used incorrect verb forms, particularly in mismatching singular and plural agreement. Next, addition errors (4 cases) occurred when unnecessary auxiliaries or suffixes were inserted into sentences, creating redundancy. The last, misordering errors (1 case) reflected difficulties in arranging subject–verb structures according to English syntax. These results indicate that students’ main difficulties lie in maintaining auxiliaries and singular–plural concord, showing the influence of both interlingual and intralingual factors. Overall, these results emphasize the importance of needs-based grammar instruction and ongoing error analysis to enhance learners’ grammatical accuracy to produce a qualified academic writing
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING RECIPROCAL TEACHING STRATEGY TO IMPROVE READING COMPREHENSION OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 1 SOJOL Enteding, Faradila; Thamrin, Nur Sehang; Wahyudin , Wahyudin; Usman, Sriati
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v12i2.3835

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This research aims to determine whether using the Reciprocal Teaching strategy can improve reading comprehension of the tenth grade studetns of SMA Negeri 1 Sojol. The researcher applied a quasi-experimental design by using purposive sampling to get the sample. The instruments of data collection were pre-test and post-test. The pre-test was used to measure students’ basic abilities and the post-test was used to measure the students’ improvement in reading comprehension after the researcher applied the treatment. The t-test was analyzed to compare the mean scores of the experimental group (77.23) and the control group (74.71). The significance level was 0.05 with 60 degree of freedom (df = 65). The result of data analysis indicated that the t-counted (6.54) is higher than the t-table (1.659). Based on the results, the hypothesis of this research is accepted. It can be concluded that using Reciprocal Teaching strategy is effective to improve reading comprehension of the tenth grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Sojol.
READING COMPREHENSION DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED BY THE FIRST-GRADE STUDENTS OF SMAN 5 PALU Indah Khairunnisa, Afifah; Usman, Sriati; Wahyudin, Wahyudin
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i1.4390

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This research aims to identify the difficulties faced by the tenth-grade students of SMAN 5 Palu and the factors causing the students' difficulties in comprehending English reading text. This research is mixed method research. The subject of research was the tenth-grade students of SMAN 5 Palu. The techniques for collecting the data are interviews and tests. The researchers present the data from the difficulties in comprehending English reading text. The result of the research shows that 13, 33% of students have difficulties in understanding to look for the text's central idea, with an incorrect total of 8. Then, 41, 67% of students have difficulties in understanding vocabulary of the text, with the total of incorrect is 25. Then, there are 8, 33% of students who have difficulties in understanding to look for the detail information of the text, with the total incorrect is 5. Next, there are 36, 67% of students who have difficulties in understanding making inferences of the text with the total of incorrect is 22. The factors causing the students difficulties in comprehending English reading text are difficulty in understanding long sentences in the text, lack of interest reading, difficulty in understanding vocabulary, house environment and school environment.
THE USE OF CROSSWORD PUZZLES TO INCREASE STUDENTS' VOCABULARY MASTERY Ramli; Usman, Sriati; Anggreni, Afrillia
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i1.4399

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This research aims to determine whether the use of Crossword Puzzles can increase Vocabulary of SMP Alkhairaat Tandaigi. This is research using a quasi-experimental research design. In selecting the sample, the researcher used a purposive sampling technique. The research samples were class VIII A as an experimental group and class VIII B as a control group. The instrument of data collection was divided into a pretest and a posttest. The data gathered were analyzed statistically. The results of the data analysis show that the mean score of both tests where the mean score of the experimental group improved from 63.93 to 73.33, and the control group's mean score improved from 63.17 to 68.56. The result showed that the value of t-counted (2.176) was greater than the value of the t-table (1.683) by applying a 0.05 level of significance and the degree of freedom (df) 22+21-2= 41. It could be concluded that the research hypothesis is accepted. In other words, Crossword Puzzles could increase vocabulary of grade VIII students at SMP Alkhairaat Tandaigi.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE GAMES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS SPEAKING SKILL Mairesa, Anindya Putri; Usman, Sriati; Wahyudin, Wahyudin; Mukrim, Mukrim
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i2.4407

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This research aimed to find out whether the Implementation of Communicative Language Games to Improve Speaking Skills of the eleventh-grade students of SMA Labschool Palu is effective in improving speaking skills of SMA Labschool Palu students. The design of this study was quasi-experimental which included students and class XI MIA 3 as an Experimental Group with a total of 20 students and XI IIS as a Control Group with a total of 20 students. The mean score of the pre-test of the experimental group is 41 while the control group is 45. The mean score of the post-test of the experimental group is 54 while the control group is 48. By using the 0.05 level of significance, the researchers computed the data and found that the value of the t-counted (2.702) is higher than the t-table (1.991.6). It means that the hypothesis is accepted. In other words, using the Communicative Language Games Technique can improve the students' speaking in the eleventh grade of SMA Labschool Palu.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION OF NARRATIVE TEXT THROUGH DRAW STRATEGY Riska; Usman, Sriati; Mukrim, Mukrim
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i2.4417

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The objective of this research is to investigate whether or not the use of DRAW Strategy is effective to develop reading comprehension of second grade students at SMP Negeri Satap Parigi Tengah. The method of this research was pre-experimental research design with one group pre-test post-test only. Since the sample of the research only one class, the researcher applied total sampling technique. The total number of students were 12. The instrument of data collection was test which administered twice called pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed descriptively and statistically. The result of data analysis showed that there is significant difference between the students’ achievement on pre-test and post-test. The students’ mean score on the pre-test increase from 42.2 to 81,62 on the post-test. By applying 0.05 significant level with 11 degree of freedom, it was found that the value of t-counted (46.53) is greater than the value of t-table (1.796). It indicates that the research hypothesis is accepted. Thus, the application of DRAW Strategy is effective to improve reading of the eighth grade students at SMP Negeri Satap Parigi Tengah.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING VISUAL VOCABULARY APPLICATION TO IMPROVE STUDENT’S VOCABULARY MASTERY Kartiasih, Titin; Usman, Sriati; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma; Mukrim, Mukrim
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i3.4419

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The objective of the research is to find out whether or not the media can improve vocabulary mastery of the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 32 Sigi. The researchers focused on noun and adjective. In this research, the researchers used a quasi-experimental design. The researchers used Visual Vocabulary Application as a media. The experimental group consisted 22 students, while the control group consisted 25 students. The instrument in collecting the research data was a test. The test was given to students twice as pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed statistically. Students’ mean score of experimental group of pre-test (30.45) and post-test (65.22) is 36.59. While the control group of pre-test (20.6) and post-test (35) is 16.2. It means that Visual Vocabulary Application is significantly improve the ability of the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 32 Sigi.
IDENTIFYING LEARNING OUTCOMES IN STUDENTS’ PARAGRAPH WRITING Kappa, Eyleen; Usman, Sriati; Agussatriana, Agussatriana; Rofiqoh, Rofiqoh
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i3.4423

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The purpose of this research is to know the students’ learning outcomes in writing paragraphs. There are five indicators in writing descriptive paragraphs: content, organization, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. Its subjects were eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Ampibabo. From a total population of 80 students, 25 students were selected as the sample of the research. This research applied descriptive research design. In collecting data, the researcher gave a test of writing descriptive paragraphs to the students to find out their ability of students in writing paragraphs. In this case, the highest score of 25 students in the class, was 95 which is considered an excellent level. The lowest result gets a score of 40 which is considered the fair level. Thus, generally, the students’ mean score of writing ability particularly in writing paragraphs was 63.2 and it was considered a good level of ability. Thus, from the data presentation, it can be concluded that the learning outcomes in the writing paragraph of the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Ampibabo were at a good level.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LINE WEBTOON TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION Retnoningrum, Jasmine Aryanti; Usman, Sriati; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma; Aminah, Aminah
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v12i1.4425

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This research aims to determine whether or not the implementation of Line Webtoon can enhance the reading comprehension of the eight grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Palu. The population of this research is the eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Palu. The sample was VIII A as the experimental class and VIII B as the control class. The research applied the quantitative method. The instrument of the data collection was pre-test and post-test. Those data were analyzed statistically. The pre-test was at a low level, and the post-test was at a high level. The pre-test was low because the students had difficulties in reading comprehension. However, the post-test that at a high level because of the media can enhance students’ reading comprehension. The results of the data analysis show that the t-counted was greater than the t-table. In conclusion, using line webtoon can enhance students’ reading comprehension.
USING COOPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY TO IMPROVE WRITING SKILLS OF GRADE TEN STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 7 PALU Marhamah, Qoriatus Saidah; Munir, Syahrul; Erniwati, Erniwati; Usman, Sriati
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v13i1.4455

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The objective of this research is to find out if using Cooperative Learning Strategy can improve students’ writing skills of grade ten students at SMA Negeri 7 Palu. The researchers applied quasi-experimental design with two classes: experimental and control classes. The experimental class consisted of 34 students and control class consisted of 35 students selected through cluster random sampling technique. In collecting data, the researchers administered pretest and posttest to both the experimental class and control class. The data were analyzed statistically in order to find out the significant difference of students’ achievement before and after treatments. Using 0.025 level of significance and 67 degree of freedom (df), the researchers found that the value of t-table was 1.998, which was lower than the t-counted 3.57. It means that the hypothesis is accepted. In other words, using Cooperative Learning Strategy can improve students’ writing skills.
Co-Authors Abd. Kamaruddin Abdul Kamaruddin Abraham Eisenring Adam, Annisa Khaerarani Afifah Indah Khairunnisa Afrillia Afrillia Agussatriana Agusti Rahayu Amaliah, Ismi AMINAH Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Suriaman Amir Pattu Amuntyastuti, Sekar Anak Agung Istri Sri Wiadnyani Andi Mutmainna Angelika, Priskila Anggreni, Afrillia Anjar Kusuma Dewi Anshari Syafar Aprilian, Detiya Arid, Muhammad Aswin, Anita Asy’ari, Muhammad Atik Yuliyani Atika, Nur Ayu Faradila Azizah, Wafiq Binti, Viel Chensist Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Caroline S, Ivana Chairiyah, Wiwik Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Desrin Lebagi Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dwi Putri, Dwi Enteding, Faradila Erniwati Erniwati Erniwati Eviyanti Eviyanti Fadhila Zamzam Fadhilah Zamzam Faisal Faisal Fajar Rizqi Faradila S., Nurul Wahyuni Fatimah Azzahrah Zulkfli Ferayanti Ferry Rita Gazali Lembah Hasan Basri Hastini, Hastini Ian Putri Pertama Indah Khairunnisa, Afifah Indah Maharani Ine Magfira M Keo Jafar, Desi M Jamiluddin Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Jamiludin, Jamiludin Jeric Romero Kappa, Eyleen Kartiasih, Titin Klodia, Sindi Komariah, Asri Nur Konder Manurung Kusnadi, Muhammad Fitrah Landu, Miftahurrahma Maf'ulah, Maf'ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah, Maf’ulah Maghfira, Maghfira MAGHFIRAH Mahrum, Mochtar Mairesa, Anindya Putri Marhamah, Qoriatus Saidah Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mawardin Muhammad Said Meilani, Melan Mochtar Marhum Muh. Akbar Eisemring Muhammad Arid Muhammad Arid MUHAMMAD RAYHAN Muhammad Zein Hardiansyah Mukrim, 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 Nurul Mawaddah U Makuta Oktarina, Mutiara Parasulu, Zikrullah Patmasari, Andi Punaji Setyosari Rabiah Adawiyah, Rabiah Ramadani, Dinda Ramli Ramli Renilza Nurhisyam Retnoningrum, Jasmine Aryanti Riska Rita, Ferry Rita, Fery rofiqoh rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Romero, Jeric Rosmala Usman Rumo, Siti Mulya Sadilia, Sukmawati Sari Wulandari Sari, Fierda Mia Rianty Sari, Lilis Indah Sellinda Putri Silvani Safitri Siska Bochari Sri Sutanti Sudamara, Olva Greizela Syafira Naysilla Putri Atmoko Syahrul Munir Utami Widiati Wahyudin , Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyuni, Nurul Alfiah Windi Putri Anggraini Yohanis Tarukallo Yuliastuti Yuliastuti Yuntika, Arudia Risti Zahra, Dela Zainab Zainab Zarah Amelia Zarah Amelia H. Basri Zarkiani Hasyim Zarkiani, Zarkiani