ANALYSIS OF SENTENCE STRUCTURE ON KINNEY S DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LAST STRAW

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1 ANALYSIS OF SENTENCE STRUCTURE ON KINNEY S DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LAST STRAW A PROPOSAL BY SOLA JOSUA SIMANJUNTAK REG. NO DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH FACULTY OF CULTURAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA MEDAN 2016

2 ANALYSIS OF SENTENCE STRUCTURE ON KINNEY S DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LAST STRAW A THESIS BY SOLA JOSUA SIMANJUNTAK REG. NO SUPERVISOR CO-SUPERVISOR Dr. Hj. Deliana, M.Hum Dra. Roma Ayuni Lubis, MA Submitted to Faculty of Cultural Studies University of Sumatera Utara Medan in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Sarjana Sastra from Department of English DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH FACULTY OF CULTURAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA MEDAN 2016

3 Approved by the Department of English, Faculty of Cultural Studies University of Sumatera Utara (USU) Medan as thesis for The Sarjana Sastra Examination Head, Secretary, Dr. H. Muhizar Muchtar, MS. Rahmadsyah Rangkuti, M.A., Ph.D.

4 Accepted by the Board of Examiners in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Sarjana Sastra from the Department of English, Faculty of Cultural Studies University of Sumatera Utara, Medan. The examination is held in Department of English Faculty if Cultural studies University of Sumatera Utara on Thursday February 18, 2016 Dean of Faculty of Cultural Studies University of Sumatera Utara Dr. H. Syahron Lubis, MA NIP Board of Examiners Dr. H. Muhizar Muchtar, MS.... Rahmadsyah Rangkuti, M.A., Ph.D.... Dr. Hj. Deliana, M.Hum... Dr. Umar Mono, Dipl. Trans. M.Hum...

5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First of all, the writer would like to thank to God Almighty, Jesus Christ, who always gives me favor, mercy and aboundant life. It is only by HIS grace that I could face everything, even during completing this thesis. The writer realized that he was not able to accomplish the thesis without other hands of people surrounding him. God did HIS way on me. On this oppurtunity, the writer would like to express his best gratitude and appreciation to the Dean of Faculty of Letters Dr. H. Syahron Lubis, M.A., for all oppurtunities and facilities he has given to the writer till the end of my study in this faculty. The writer is also thankful to the Head of English Department Dr. H. Muhizar Muchtar, MS. and the Secretary of English Department Rahmadsyah Rangkuti, M.A., Ph.D., who have given me supports, advices, and guidance during the process of finishing the thesis. Special thanks is given to my Supervisor Dr. Hj. Deliana, M.Hum, and my Co-Supervisor Dra. Roma Ayuni Lubis, MA who always kindly and patiently taught me during the process, provided the writer guidance, and gave constructive critics so that I could finish my thesis. The most gratitude is dedicated to the strongest woman in my life, my mother, Rimensi Lumbangaol, who never stops supporting and praying for me even in my worst time. I love you mom. This happiness and pride belong to you. Special thanks is also given to the writer s brothers, Cristho Almensa, SE, for giving me advices and continually teaching me by asking english cases, Ev. Julandri Simanjuntak, S.th for i

6 every support and pray, and my little brother David Simanjuntak for every challenge given that makes me become stronger and more patient person. The writer knew it will be very difficult or even impossible if you all didn t do your part. The writer also thanks to all friends in English Literature Thank you for being my part of life. Thanks to my brothers Rasingan Purba, SS, Fadillah Eka, Raja Guntar, SS, Daniel Sirait, SP, Daniel Pardede, and Daniel Manalu (Batam) who always support me. Thanks to my sisters Cristine Falentina S, SS, Rahel Ria Hutagalung, and many others who have given supports to me. Thanks to LPMI s Family who keep praying for me. Thanks to Pelmap who always pray for me. Thanks to all of my church friend community who always teach me how to become a great person. Special big thanks I give to my beloved woman Henny Novriyanti who is faithfully encourage me to finish my thesis well, who also gives her time to support me. Finally, the writer realizes this thesis is still far from being perfect. Therefore, the writer is waiting for any constructive critics and suggestion. The writer hopes this thesis will be useful for everyone who wants to enhance the knowledge about sentence structure. Medan, February 2016 The Writer Sola Josua Simanjuntak Reg. No ii

7 AUTHOR S DECLARATION I, SOLA JOSUA SIMANJUNTAK DECLARE THAT I AM THE SOLE AUTHOR OF THIS THESIS EXCEPT WHERE REFERENCE IS MADE IN THE TEXT OF THIS THESIS. THIS THESIS CONTAINS NO MATERIAL PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE OR EXTRACTED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM A THESIS BY WHICH I HAVE QUALIFIED FOR OR AWARDED ANOTHER DEGREE. NO OTHER PERSON S WORK HAS BEEN USED WITHOUT DUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN THE MAIN TEXT OF THIS THESIS. THIS THESIS HAS NOT BEEN SUBMITTED FOR THE AWARD OF ANOTHER DEGREE IN ANY TERTIARY EDUCATION. Signed : Date : 18 February 2016 iii

8 COPYRIGHT DECLARATION NAME TITLE OF THESIS : SOLA JOSUA SIMANJUNTAK : ANALYSIS OF SENTENCE STRUCTURE ON KINNEY S DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LAST STRAW QUALIFICATION DEPARTMENT : S-1/SARJANA SASTRA : ENGLISH I AM WILLING THAT MY THESIS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR REPRODUCTION AT THE DISRECTION OF THE LIBRARIAN OF DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, FACULTY OF CULTURAL STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA ON THE UNDERSTANDING THAT USERS ARE MADE AWARE THEIR OBLIGATION UNDER THE LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA. Signed : Date : 18 February 2016 iv

9 ABSTRAK Skripsi yang berjudul Analysis of Sentence Structure on Kinney s Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw adalah suatu analisis struktur kalimat yang terdapat dalam buku bagian ketiga Diary Of A Wimpy Kid. Skripsi ini mengkaji struktur kalimat komplex dengan menggunakan pendekatan sintaksis yang tergambar dalam diagram pohon dan menganalisis klausa yang paling dominan dalam membentuk kalimat komplex. Buku ini ditulis oleh seorang penulis Amerika, Jeff Kinney. Metode yang digunakan dalam menganalisis data yaitu deskriptif-kualitatif untuk memaparkan langkah-langkah yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data dan metode purposive sampling untuk pengumpulan data. Data yang telah dikumpulkan kemudian dihitung dengan menggunakan formula Bungin untuk mencari persentase masing-masing klausa. Setelah menganalisis, penulis memperoleh kesimpulan bahwa terdapat 257 kalimat komplex yang terdiri dari 367 klausa terikat. Dari total seluruh klausa disimpulkan bahwa klausa yang paling mendominasi adalah Adverb Clause dengan 44.69% atau 164 klausa. Di urutan kedua terdapat Noun Clause dengan 41.96% atau 154 klausa dan urutan terakhir adalah Adjective Clause dengan 49 klausa atau 13.35%. v

10 ABSTRACT The thesis entitled Analysis of Sentence Structure on Kinney s Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw is a sentence structure analysis existed in the third series of Diary of A Wimpy Kid book. This thesis dealt with complex sentences using a syntax approach, realizing them into tree diagram and analyzing the most dominant clause forming complex sentences. The book is written by an American writer. Jeff Kinney. The method used in analyzing the data on the thesis is descriptive-qualitative to show the readers steps of collecting data and Purposive Sampling Method to collect the data. After getting all the data needed, the formula of Bungin s is used to find the percentage of each clause. The writer concluded that there are 257 complex sentences which contain of 367 dependent clause. The most dominant clause of the total data is Adverb clause with 44.69% or 164 clauses. The second place is Noun Clause with 41.96% or 154 clauses and the last position is Adjective Clauses with 49 clauses or 13.35%. vi

11 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT... i AUTHOR S DECLARATION... iii COPYRIGHT DECLARATION... iv ABSTRAK... v ABSTRACT... vi TABLE OF CONTENT... vii ABBREVIATIONS... x CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Scope of the Study Problem of the Study Objective of the Study Significances of the Study... 5 CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF LITERATURES A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SYNTACTICAL THEORY The Understanding of Syntax The Analysis of Syntactical Theory THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH SYNTAX Lexical Categories Lexical categories... 9 a. Noun... 9 b. Verb c. Adjective...11 d. Adverb...12 vii

12 Closed Lexical categories...12 a. Determiners...13 b. Auxiliary Verbs...13 c. Prepositions...13 d. Conjunctions...13 e. Pronouns...14 f. Interjections Subcategories Verb Adjective Noun Phrasal Categories Clause Sentence Kinds of Sentence Forms of Sentence Phrase Structure Rules THE RELATED STUDY...22 CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research Method Data Collection Method Data Analyzing Method CHAPTER IV: ANALYSIS Collected Data The Tree Diagram The Dominant Clauses CHAPTER V: CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS Conclusions viii

13 5.2. Suggestions REFERENCES ix

14 ABBREVIATIONS S : Sentence Prep : Preposition NP : Noun Phrase Aux : Auxiliary VP : Verb Phrase Vi : Intransitive Verb Vt : Transitive Verb Vl : Linking Verb Vs : Verb with Sentence Complementizer AP : Adjective Phrase AdvP : Adverb Phrase PP : Preposition Phrase Det : Determiner Art : Article Adv : Adverb Adj : Adjective x