AN ANALYSIS OF COMMON ERRORS IN USING TENSE

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This research aims to analyze common mistakes that occur in the use of tense among students. Tense is an important aspect of English that influences the meaning of sentences. Mistakes in tense usage can result in confusion and misunderstandings. Through qualitative analysis methods, this research collects data from students' writing and analyzes the errors found. The research results show that the most common errors occur in the use of simple present, simple past, and present perfect. It is hoped that this research can provide insight for teachers in improving tense teaching.