Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction: This study examines ungrammatical sentences produced by Indonesian language students at the National University of Jakarta, focusing on syntactic aspects. Aim: The study aims to: (1) identify patterns of ungrammatical sentences based on meaning correspondence, and (2) describe the forms and types of ungrammatical Indonesian sentence constructions. Materials and Methods: A qualitative descriptive method was used, applying Chomsky’s theory to analyze meaning correspondence and Corder’s theory to classify sentence error patterns. Results: Findings show that ungrammatical sentences stem from the misuse of linguistic elements, leading to meaning discrepancies. Patterns include omission of functional words, addition of unnecessary units, and changes in prepositions. Conclusion: Ungrammatical sentences arise from syntactic and semantic mismatches. The results provide insights into common error patterns and support the development of better grammar teaching strategies.
Institutions: Hasanuddin University, Nasional University
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4414211137