Fajrin, Khusnawati (2024) An Analysis of Students Difficulties In Constructing Reported Speech on English Sentences of The Twelfth Grade of Man I East Lampung. Undergraduate thesis, IAIN Metro.

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Abstract

The purpose of this research was to analyze the change of reported speech, the students difficulties in constructing reported speech, and the students ways to minimize the difficulties in constructing reported speech at twelfth grade of MAN 1 Lampung Timur. This research used qualitative method, included observation, interview, and documentation to collect data. Data analysis techniques in this research include data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion writing.

The researcher founded :1) Of the 32 student documents analyzed, 27 documents (84%) showed good ability in changing sentences. However, only 12 documents (37%) managed to change tenses and pronouns appropriately. In addition, 9 documents (28%) successfully changed time adverbs, and 6 documents (18%) changed place adverbs correctly. 2) 5 documents (15%) were found to have difficulties in changing tenses and pronouns, adding conjunctions and in sentence construction. 3) Some of the ways students minimize difficulties in constructing reported speech are by asking friends or teachers and also by looking for other sources of material such as the internet and other books.

It can be concluded that in this study no difficulties founded in constructing indirect sentences, indicated a good understanding of the concepts taught. This found indicates the effectiveness of the teaching method applied, as well as the students' ability to practically apply the knowledge gained. These results was expected to provide insights for future curriculum development and teaching
strategies.
Keywords : Reported Speech, English sentences

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