There are some possible reasons why the students made error in using gerund. 1. They do not know the formula of using gerund so that they added suffix,
preposition and article to the verb that must not appear in an utterance. 2 The lack of knowledge that make them omitting the letter of the verb-ing that must appear and
they always used the wrong verb form and also placed the verb+ing in wrong order. 3 The students are still confused of the use of gerund and the difference among
gerund ,infinitive to, and present participle. 4. In the preliminary test, the students made many errors but it is not in advanced test. It might occurs because the questions
in preliminary test were taken randomly and combined by other english grammar features questions.
5.2. Suggestions
Having known the result of analysis, here are some suggestions to be considered below:
1. The lectures should give clear explanation about the use of gerund, its
functions, the same and difference among gerund, infinitive to, and present participle so that the students can avoid or reduce making error.
2. The students must be encouraged to read about gerund and other Englsih
structure features. Then, they have to present what they have read and discuss it so that the students will be familiar with the use of gerund and
other English structure features. 3.
The lecturer must give some excercises of gerund to the students in the class directly or giving them article found in newspaper or magazine then
analyze it together. 4.
I do not get many theses about the error analysis on the use of gerund in English Department and other universities, so I wish to them who are
interested in writing this topic will make it more perfect.
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APPENDIX I Surat Izin Penelitian
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APPENDIX II Error Sentences in Using Gerund Based on the Function of Gerund
Table 1. Error Sentence in Completion Test No
Error Sentence Number
I. GERUND AS SUBJECT
