THE ERROR ANALYSIS OF SIMPLE PAST TENSE IN WRITING RECOUNT TEXT MADE BY EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMPN 4 KALIWIRO IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2016/2017 S1 THESIS Submitted as a partial fulfillment of the requirement to obtain Sarjana Pendidikan degree at English Education Program of Purworejo Muhammadiyah University by RAHAYU KURNIATI 132120182 ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY PURWOREJO MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY 2017 i ii iii STATEMENTS Hereby, I who signed below: Name : Rahayu Kurniati Student number : 132120182 Program : English Education Faculty : Teacher Training and Education State that the thesis entitled “The Error Analysis of Simple Past Tense in Writing Recount Text Made by Eighth Grade Students of SMPN 4 Kaliwiro in The Academic Year of 2016/2017” is absolutely my own work. Purworejo, June 2017 The Researcher Rahayu Kurniati iv MOTTO Be someone who forgives and let the people do the good thing and also turn away from the fool people. (Q.S. Al- A‘raaf: 199) Allah will not change the good condition of people as long as they do not change themselves. (Q.S. Ar-Ra‘du: 11) La Tahzan Innallaha Ma‘ana. Don‘t be sad, Allah is with us. (Q.S. At- Taubah: 40) Allah will give happiness and prosperity in the world for people who pursue her prosperity in the beyond (Akhirat). (Researcher) v DEDICATION With gratitude and love, this thesis is dedicated to: 1. For my God, Allah SWT who has given inspiration and guidance in finishing this thesis. 2. My beloved mother ―Sumarni‖, my beloved father ―Sahwadi widianto‖And my Beloved brother Andri Kurniawan. Thanks for your never ending love, prayer, support, patience, and advice. I love you. 3. My best friends, Esti, Lilis, Jumiyah, Aivi, Evi, Ani, Coscos, and All of My Friends In PBI E Class , Cassa Grande boarding house and the others that I could not mention one by one who accompany me in happiness and sadness. I love you all. 4. My special one, Setyo Adi W.who always supports me and gives me so much love. Thanks for always accompany me in happiness and sadness. Thanks for your everything. 5. All of my friends in English Education Program 2013, especially for E class, keep me in your heart. vi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Alhamdulillah by the grace of Allah SWT, the Lord of the universe who always gives His blessing, guidence, and help, so that the researcher can complete and finish the thesis entitled “The Error Analysis of Simple Past in Writing Recount Text Made by Eighth Grade Students of SMPN 4 Kaliwiro in The Academic Year of 2016/2017”. Then, the researcher would like to thanks to: 1. Drs. H. Supriyono, M. Pd. as the Rector of Purworejo Muhammadiyah University. 2. Yuli Widiyono, M. Pd. as the Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty. 3. Sri Widodo, S. S., M. Hum. as the Head of English Education Department. 4. Dr. Sudar, M. Pd. as the researcher‘s first consultant in English Education Program of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Purworejo Muhammadiyah University, who gives many suggestions and guidances. 5. Juita Triana, M.Pd. as the researcher‘s second consultant in English Education Program of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Purworejo Muhammadiyah University, who gives many suggestions and guidances. 6. All lecturers in English Education Department for valuable knowledge and advice during several years of the researcher‘s study. 7. The deepest gratitude for the researcher‘s beloved parents. vii 8. Deep gratitude for PBI E 2013 family in providing their kindness, solidarity, and experience for current several years. The researcher realizes that this thesis is far from being perfect. Thus, the researcher hopes that this thesis will be useful for the readers. Suggestion and criticism are needed in order to make a good improvement. Purworejo, June 2017 The Researcher Rahayu Kurniati viii TABLE OF CONTENT Title .................................................................................................................. i Approval Sheet ............................................................................................... ii Ratification Sheet ........................................................................................... iii Statements ....................................................................................................... iv Mottos ............................................................................................................... v Dedication ...................................................................................................... vi Acknowledgement .......................................................................................... vii Table of Content .......................................................................................... viii List of Table .................................................................................................... ix Abstract ............................................................................................................. x CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study ................................................. 1 B. Identification of the Problem ........................................... 4 C. Statements of the Problem ............................................... 5 D. Objectives of the Study .................................................... 5 E. Limitation of the Problem ................................................ 6 F. Significance of the Study ................................................. 6 CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE A. Previous Study ................................................................. 8 B. Theoretical Review ........................................................ 10 1. Writing ................................................................... 10 2. English Tense ........................................................ 11 a. Definition of Tense .......................................... 11 b. Kind of Tenses ................................................ 12 3. Simple Past Tense .................................................. 22 4. Text ........................................................................ 31 a. Definition of the Text ...................................... 31 b. Types of Text ................................................... 32 5. Genre ..................................................................... 33 a. Definition of Genre ...........................................33 ix b. Kinds of Genre ..................................................34 6. Recount Text........................................................... 35 7. Error Analysis ........................................................ 37 a. Definition of Error ............................................ 37 b. Error Analysis ...................................................38 c. Difference between error and mistakes ........... 39 d. Types of error .................................................. 40 e. Source of error ................................................. 42 CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD A. Research Design ............................................................ 45 B. Data Source ................................................................... 47 C. Unit of Analysis ............................................................. 47 D. Place And Time of Research ........................................ 48 E. Subject Of The Research................................................48 F. Instrument of The Research ........................................... 48 G. Technique of Collecting Data ........................................ 50 H. Technique of Analyzing Data ........................................ 50 CHAPTER IV FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION A. Findings ......................................................................... 52 B. Discussion ..................................................................... 56 CHAPTER V CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTION A. Conclusion ..................................................................... 90 B. Suggestion .................................................................... 91 REFERENCES ....................................................................... ..................92 APPENDICES x LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Participles are additions made to verbs ............................................... 10 Table 2 Auxiliaries are verbs like be have and do that help the verb express time ..................................................................................... 10 Table 2.1 Exspresing Past Time: The Simple Past .......................................... 22 Table 2.2 Form Of The Simple Past Tense : Regular Verbs ............................. 22 Table 2.3 Form Of The Simpe Past. Be ........................................................... 22 Table 2.4 Example Of The Past Form And Base Form For Irregular Verbs And Regulal Verbs....................................................................................23 Table 2.5 Examples With The Main Verbs Go And Work .............................. 24 Table 2.6 Subject And Verb .............................................................................. 25 Table 4.1 The Students Code ... ............................ ............................................51 Table 4.2 The Types Of Error Made By The Students ................................. ...52 Table 4.3 Types of Error................................. .................................................53 xi ABSTRACT Rahayu, Kurniati. 2017. The Error Analysis of Simple Past Tense In Writing Recount Text