AN ANALYSIS ON THE FIRST YEAR STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN USING COUNTABLE NOUNS AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS AT SMPN 8 PARIAMAN

Abstract This research was aimed at describing the first year students’ ability in using countable nouns and uncountable nouns at SMPN 8 Pariaman. The design of this research was descriptive in nature. The population of this research was the first year students at SMPN 8 Pariaman. The total population members was 87 students. The researcher used cluster random sampling technique to take sample. The result of data analysis showed 5 students  had high ability, 19 students had moderate ability, and 5 students had low ability in using singular countable nouns. The findings showed 4 students had high ability, 21 students had moderate ability, and 4 students had low ability in using plural countable nouns. The findings showed 6 students had high ability, 17 students had moderate ability, and 6 students had low ability in using uncountable nouns. The findings also showed 5 students had high ability, 22 students had moderate ability, and 2 students had low ability in using noun with indefinite articles. The findings showed 11 students had high ability, 13 students had moderate ability, and 13 students had low ability in using quantifiers. The researcher suggests the teacher to give more explanation about countable nouns and uncountable nouns. The students are suggested to do more practice about the use of countable nouns and uncountable nouns so they can improve their ability. Key words: Analysis, Countable Nouns, Uncountable Nouns, Students’ Ability