ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH ERRORS IN WRITING PAST FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE AT GRADE X OF SMA NEGERI 1 KISARAN

Abstract

This research examines the typical mistakes made by tenth-grade students at SMA N 1 Kisaran in forming the past future perfect continuous tense in English writing. The study utilizes a descriptive qualitative method by systematically observing and analyzing student writings. The process of data collection included analyzing written assignments and performing error analysis based on Dulay error classification framework. The research classified errors into four primary categories: omissions, additions, substitutions, and ordering mistakes. The findings indicated that omission errors were the most common (35%), followed by addition (21%), misformation (42%) The results indicate that students face significant challenges with verb tenses. The study emphasizes the importance of focused grammar teaching and practice in using the past future perfect continuous tense accurately. Teachers are encouraged to design more effective learning strategies.