Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Agustus :Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris

Analyzing the Syntactic Patterns of Gen Z English: The Use of Non-Standard Sentence Structure in Digital Discourse

Dhea Salsabila (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Nasywa Faira (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Ade Aisyah Nazhwandini (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Dini Aghnianty Harahap (Universiversitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Siti Ismahani (Universiversitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2024

Abstract

This study examines the distinctive syntactic patterns found in Gen Z English, particularly as they appear in digital communication across platforms such as TikTok comments, Twitter threads, Instagram captions, and personal chats. Drawing on examples including “so done,” “me when I see food,” “she kinda cute,” and “staying delulu is the solulu,” the research analyzes how fragment clauses, subject and auxiliary omission, meme-based constructions, and playful morphological innovations shape the linguistic style of contemporary youth discourse. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the study identifies non-standard sentence structures, describes recurring syntactic patterns, and explores the influence of social media, meme culture, and digital register on their formation. The findings reveal that these forms, while structurally unconventional, function effectively within digital contexts and contribute to emerging shifts in Modern English. The study concludes that Gen Z English reflects not linguistic decay but a dynamic linguistic evolution driven by creativity, efficiency, and social identity.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JUPENSI

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Subject

Education

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