ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' ERRORS IN WRITING OF SIMPLE PAST TENSE IN RECOUNT TEXT AT GRADE X OF SMAN 1 MERANTI

Abstract

This study looks into common mistakes made by SMAN 1 Meranti tenth graders when using the simple past tense in recount texts. Through observation and documentation, the researchers gathered and examined student writings using a qualitative case study methodology. According to Stephen Ellis's hypothesis, the study classified errors into four categories: omission, addition, disinformation, and misordering. The findings showed that misinformation errors were most common (65.36%), followed by addition (2.79%), omission (22.90%), and misordering (8.93%). These results show that students have a lot of trouble with verb tenses, especially when it comes to irregular verb forms and sentence structure.The research highlights the need for more targeted grammar instruction and practice in applying the simple past tense within contextually appropriate recount texts. Teachers are advised to create learning interventions that are more successful.