THE EFL ACQUISITION ORDERS OF TENSE-ASPECT OF THE STUDENTS
Abstract: The
EFL Acquisition Orders
of Tense-Aspect of
The Students. This
study was intended to
investigate the orders
of the English
tense-aspect acquisition of the junior
high school students. 15 students of Srijaya Negara Junior High School,
consisting of 5 students from each
level – the
first, second, third
levels) had to
write fifteen sentences
in simple present, present continuous,
and simple past.
The results show
that one form
of tense-aspect system
is acquired earlier than
the others, and
of the three
English tense-aspect systems—present, past, and
continuous—continuous is easier
for the students,
therefore, it is
acquired earlier; and simple present is the most difficult for
the students, therefore, it is acquired last.
Author: Sofendi
Journal Code: jppendidikangg130058
