Abstract
The aim of this research is to invesitgate students’ error in using English written passive sentence. The subjetcs of this research were ten second semester students of English department setudents of STKIP Al Hikmah Surabaya who took Basic English Grammar course. The objectives of this course were the students had ability in using accurate English grammar either in spoken and written for formal (scientifict and academic) or informal (daily communication) context. Passive sentence was one of grammar materials taught in this course. The objective of the material was the students were able to use passive sentence in spoken and written context. The research used descriptive quantitaive method as design of this research. The instrument of this research were documentation. The data of this research were students’ work in writing sentence using accurate passive sentence. The result of this research showed many students made errors in composing passive sentence. There were 80 errors found from students’ sentences. 45% errors made by the students when they could not use correct past participle on their sentence. The result also showed that 22,5% error found from students’ work when they omitted be as the main component of passive sentence. There were also 17,5% errors found from students sentence in using correct be form on their sentence. 15% errors were also found based on the use of accurate singular and plural component of passive sentence.
Highlights
IntroductionLearning foreign language can not be separated from learning the system of the language itself or we call it as grammar
Learning foreign language can not be separated from learning the system of the language itself or we call it as grammar.Mastering grammar plays important for students to master language skill
The first biggest problem faced by the students in making passive sentence was in using irregular past participle in a sentence
Summary
Learning foreign language can not be separated from learning the system of the language itself or we call it as grammar. Mastering grammar plays important for students to master language skill. Not knowing grammar in communication causes misunderstanding. Since English has different system of language from Indonesia, it is quite hard for students use English with accurate language system or grammar. Students difficulty in mastering English is caused by the system o native language. The goal of meaningful and understanding of language can be reached when students are able to use accurate grammar in speaking or writing. Mastering language can be reached by mastering grammar of the language
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