An Error Analysis of Phrasal Verb Mistake Based on Surface Strategy Taxonomy In Writing An English Essay

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  • yosi Marita universitas Prof. Dr. HAzairin, SH

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32663/edu-ling.v3i2.1412

Keywords:

Language Error, Error Analisis, Phrasal Verb, Essay

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find and analyze phrasal verb mistake based on surface strategy taxonomy in English essays written by students. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach with content analysis methods. The data source of this research is the first semester students of the Accounting Program Prof. Dr. Hazairin, SH University in academic year 2019/2020. The data consisted of 24 essays written by students. The results  of  this  study  indicate  that  there  are  76  errors  from  four  categories  of  errors including: obmission, misformation, addition, and misordering. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that the highest error is found in misformation namely 30 times (86%). Causing a misperception between the writer and the reader. Therefore phrasal verb is indispensable in writing essays in English.

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Published

2020-07-30

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