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APPENDIX 9. Raw Data of Interview 1.
What do you know about prepositions at, in, and on? Respondent A: “As far as I know, at is pada, in is di dalam, and on is di
atas.”
Respondent B: “At is used to refer to a place, the meaning is di in Indonesian
language. In means di dalam in Indonesian language. Meanwhile, on refers to something in higher position or in Indonesian language means
di atas.”
Respondent C: “At has the same function as di in Indonesian language. In
has the same function as di dalam in Indonesian language. On means pada in Indonesian language.”
Respondent D: “I think at is used for pointing a place. In is similar with
dalam in Indonesian language, whereas on is similar with di or pada in Indonesian language.”
2. Where did you get the information about prepositions at, in, and on that
you have just stated? Respondent A: “From my teacher in the school.”
Respondent B: “I learned it in my high school.” Respondent C: “I studied these prepositions when I was in elementary
school.”
Respondent D: “I got it in the school.” 3.
How complicated are the uses of these prepositions to you? Respondent A: “They are very complicated. I am confused about the uses of
these prepositions since their meanings in Indonesian language are almost similar. I also do not really know the rules to use them in
sentences.”
Respondent B: “Sometimes these prepositions are complicated to be used.” Respondent C: “It is very difficult to differentiate these prepositions.”
Respondent D: “It is so difficult and complicated. I am sometimes confused
to use these prepositions in making sentence. I think there are the rules to differentiate these prepositions, but I do not know about the rules.”
4. Are you interested to learn more about these prepositions? Why why
not? Respondent A: “Yes, I am. Because they are important to learn in learning
English.”
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Respondent B: “Yes. Because I think it will be useful for teaching my
students later.”
Respondent C: “Yes. It is for adding my knowledge of English.” Respondent D: “Yes. Because I would like to know the difference among
these prepositions so that I will not be confused when my students ask me.”
5. What is your consideration when you choose a certain preposition among
at, in, and on to make a sentence? Respondent A: “I just guess and use my feeling. I have learned it in school,
but it is only the basic one. So, I am still confused.”
Respondent B: “I try to remember my English teachers’ explanations about
English prepositions. I also try to remember little information from the songs I listen to and the reading passage I read which consists
prepositions at, in, and on.”
Respondent C: “I use my feeling. Although I have learned it, I am still
confused since the meanings of these prepositions are almost similar.”
Respondent D: “I just use my feeling.” 6.
What do you do when you are confused in choosing the appropriate preposition among at, in, and on?
Respondent A: “Nothing. I just guess and use my feeling.” Respondent B: “I usually use my feeling. But, I think it depends on the sense
of urgency. If it is not urgent, I do not do anything when I am confused in using prepositions at, in, and on. If it is urgent, for example, related
to my final paper or essay assignments, I would consult grammar book or ask my friends who are smart.”
Respondent C: “I will ask my friends and consult dictionary. I will not ask
my lecturers because I am afraid of them.”
Respondent D: “I will ask my smarter friends and consult grammar books. I
think it is better than asking my lecturers. I do not want to be considered as a stupid student in front of them.”
7. Based on your understanding, how can you elaborate the uses of English
