Affixation in Sindo Newspaper Editorial

Abstract

Language error analysis is a science that studies or discusses the use of language that is not in accordance with the rules that have been determined based on standard grammar / standard standards, this is still found in the Sindo Newspaper, especially in the editorial edition of 1 to 7 November 2022. This study aims to to describe affix errors at the morphological level. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of analyzing and interpreting language errors at the morphological level, especially the addition of prefix, suffix, and confix affixes in the editorial of the Sindo Newspaper. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques using note-taking techniques. Data analysis using distribution method. The data of this research is sourced from the editorial of the Sindo Newspaper edition from November 1 to 7, 2022 which contains five titles, namely Mengatasi Lonjakan Harga Pangan (02/11/22), Pj Gubernur Jakarta Harus Banyak Aksi Nyata (02/11/22), Sentimen Golongan Ancam Keutuhan Bangsa (04/11/22), Indo Defence dan Kemandirian Pertahanan (04/11/22), dan Terobosan Industri Pertahanan dan Urgensi Dukungan Pemerintah (07/11/22). The data were examined by reading, taking notes, then concluded and grouped based on the use of the morphological level. There are language errors in the editorial of the Sindo Newspaper, there are language errors at the morphological level, especially errors in the use of inappropriate affixes including errors of prefixes, suffixes, and confixes.