Analysis of Types of English Sentences in English Folklore “Jack and the Beanstalk” from American Literature Website

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine the types of English sentences based on function consisting of declarative sentence, interrogative sentence, exclamatory sentence, and imperative sentence found in the folklore “Jack and The Beanstalk”. The method in this research was descriptive qualitative with research source obtained from the American Literature website. The results of this research showed that in the folklore “Jack and The Beanstalk” there were four types of English sentences based on function. Type of sentence that appeared most frequently in the folklore “Jack and The Beanstalk” was declarative sentences (46 times), followed by the exclamatory sentences (13 times). Meanwhile, the types of sentences that appeared the least were interrogative sentences (2 times) and imperative sentences (2 times). Or in percentage form, as many as 73% of the sentences in the folkore “Jack and The Beanstalk” were declarative sentences, as many as 21% were exclamatory sentences, as many as 3% were an interrogative sentences, and as many as 3% were imperative sentences.

Analysis of Noun Phrase in the Indonesian Folklore Translated Into English “The Legend of Malin Kundang” On the Indonesian Folklore Website

“…An analysis conducted by the researchers unveiled the identification of noun phrases of the text. Based on table 2 above, the researchers can classified the percentages of structures of noun phrases found in the text of The Legend of Malin Kundang, including : (1) Article + Noun + of + Noun (2,35%), (2) Article + Noun (41,18%), (3) Adjective + Noun (2,35%), (4) Noun + Noun (14.11%), (5) Possessive Adjective + Noun (17.64%), ( 6) Article + Adjective + Noun (12.94%), (7) Possessive Adjective + Adjective + Noun (1.18%), (8) Article + Noun + Noun (2,35%), (9) Article + Pronoun + of + Noun + Noun (1.18%), (10) Article + Pronoun + of + Noun (1.18%), (11) Pronoun + Noun (1.18%), (12) Preposition + Article + Adjective + Noun (1.18%), and (13) Article + Adjective + Noun + of + Noun (1.18%).…”

“…This research employed a qualitative approach, known for its profound philosophical foundation that allows for exploring scientific phenomena through designed experiments [7]. By employing this meticulous and systematic approach, the research aimed to contribute valuable insights and understanding regarding the examined folklore text.…”

Language Acquisition of Declarative and Imperative Sentences in five-year-old Children

“…The acquisition of declarative sentences in five-year-old children marks a significant milestone in their linguistic development. Declarative sentences, which convey information or make statements about the world, play a crucial role in enabling children to express their thoughts, observations, and experiences (Saragih et al, 2023;Soni et al, 2023). Children typically demonstrate a solid grasp of basic grammar and vocabulary by this age, allowing them to construct declarative sentences with increasing complexity and precision.…”

“…Understanding the acquisition of imperative sentences in five-year-old children sheds light on their developing linguistic abilities and social interactions. Imperative sentences, which express commands or requests, play a crucial role in children's communicative repertoire as they navigate their environment and interact with others (Saragih et al, 2023). Investigating how children acquire and utilize imperative sentences offers valuable insights into the cognitive processes and developmental milestones of language acquisition during early childhood.…”

“…They have acquired a considerable vocabulary and are beginning to grasp the complexities of syntax and grammar. Declarative sentences allow them to express their thoughts, observations, and desires (Soni et al, 2023), while imperative sentences enable them to exert influence and interact with their environment (Saragih et al, 2023). Understanding how children navigate between these two sentence types provides insight into their communicative intentions and social interactions.…”