ELLIPTICAL

CONSTRUCTION PAPER
GROUP 9
MEMBERS OF THE
GROUP
Harnaldi Josua Sihombing (6233311081)
Melva Aisyah (6233311061)
Selvi Marsanda Saragih (6233311036)
Class : PJKR J 2023
Lecturer Muhammad Chairad, S.Pd., M.Pd. / Surya Kelana Putra, S.Pd.I, M.Hum
BACKGROUND
Elliptical construction is a grammatical structure where one or more
words are omitted from a sentence, relying on context to convey
meaning without repetition. This technique enhances conciseness and
clarity in writing, particularly in academic contexts. There are three
main types of elliptical constructions: noun ellipsis, verb ellipsis, and
verb-phrase ellipsis. This approach not only streamlines sentences but
also maintains their intended meaning, making it a valuable tool in
effective communication.
PROBLEM FORMULATION
1. State the meaning of elliptical construction?
2. Explain the types of elliptical construction?
3. explain Examples of Ellipse Construction in Sports?
4. explain Elliptical Construction Structure?
5. how to Identify Elliptical Constructions in Sentences?
6. Explain the Benefits of Elliptical Construction?
7. What are the Common Mistakes in Using Ellipsis?
1. Sebutkan pengertian konstruksi elips?
2. Jelaskan jenis-jenis konstruksi elips?
3. jelaskan Contoh Konstruksi Elips dalam Olahraga?
4. jelaskan Struktur Konstruksi Elips?
5. bagaimana Mengidentifikasi Konstruksi Elips dalam Kalimat?
6. Jelaskan Manfaat Konstruksi Elips?
7. Apa Kesalahan Umum dalam Menggunakan Ellipsis?
UNDERSTANDING ELLIPTICAL CONSTRUCTION
Elliptical construction refers to a grammatical structure where certain words or
phrases implied by context are left out of a sentence to avoid repetition and
maintain clarity. This technique involves omitting parts of clauses that can still be
understood due to their similarity with preceding elements, thereby making
sentences shorter and more concise without altering their meaning or context.
Elliptical constructions often appear in various forms such as noun ellipsis, verb
ellipsis, and verb phrase ellipsis.

Konstruksi elips mengacu pada struktur tata bahasa di mana kata-kata atau frasa
tertentu yang tersirat dalam konteks dihilangkan dari kalimat untuk menghindari
pengulangan dan menjaga kejelasan. Teknik ini melibatkan penghilangan bagian-
bagian klausa yang masih dapat dipahami karena kemiripannya dengan elemen-
elemen sebelumnya, sehingga membuat kalimat menjadi lebih pendek dan lebih
ringkas tanpa mengubah makna atau konteksnya. Konstruksi elips sering muncul
dalam berbagai bentuk seperti elipsis kata benda, elipsis kata kerja, dan elipsis frasa
kata kerja.
TYPES OF ELLIPTICAL CONSTRUCTION
The construction of ellipses can be achieved through various methods, each with its
own unique approach and application. The Foci Method involves identifying two
fixed points, known as foci, and using a string or compass to ensure that the sum of
the distances from any point on the ellipse to these foci remains constant. Another
popular technique is the Concentric Circles Method, which requires drawing two
concentric circles with radii corresponding to the major and minor axes. The
Rectangular Method entails constructing a rectangle that encompasses the ellipse.
Konstruksi elips dapat dicapai melalui berbagai metode, masing-masing dengan
pendekatan dan penerapan uniknya sendiri. Metode Fokus melibatkan identifikasi dua
titik tetap, yang dikenal sebagai fokus, dan menggunakan tali atau kompas untuk
memastikan bahwa jumlah jarak dari titik mana pun pada elips ke fokus tersebut
tetap konstan. Teknik populer lainnya adalah Metode Lingkaran Konsentris, yang
mengharuskan menggambar dua lingkaran konsentris dengan jari-jari yang sesuai
dengan sumbu mayor dan minor. Metode Persegi Panjang memerlukan pembuatan
persegi panjang yang meliputi elips.
TYPES OF ELLIPTICAL CONSTRUCTION
1. Nominal Ellipsis: The noun or noun phrase is omitted because it is clear from the context.
Example: • "There are many great soccer players, but only a few (players) are world-
class."
2. Verbal Ellipsis: The verb or verb phrase is omitted when it is understood from the previous
clause or sentence. Example: • "He can pass, and she can (pass) too."
3. 1.Clausal Ellipsis: Entire clauses are omitted when they are clearly implied by the previous
clause. Example: • "If you want to succeed, you must work hard, and if not, you (must
prepare to lose)."

1. Elipsis Nominal: Kata benda atau frasa kata benda dihilangkan karena jelas dari
konteksnya. Contoh: • "Ada banyak pemain sepak bola hebat, tapi hanya sedikit
(pemain) yang berkelas dunia."
2. Ellipsis Verbal: Kata kerja atau frase kata kerja dihilangkan jika dipahami dari klausa
atau kalimat sebelumnya. Contoh: • "Dia bisa lulus, dan dia juga bisa (lulus)."
3. Elipsis Klausal: Seluruh klausa dihilangkan jika tersirat jelas dalam klausa sebelumnya.
Contoh: • “Kalau mau sukses harus kerja keras, kalau tidak (harus bersiap kalah).”
EXAMPLES OF ELLIPTICAL CONSTRUCTION IN SPORTS
COMMENTARY:
1.Ellipsis in Describing Actions:
• Full: "The striker scored a goal, and the goalkeeper saved a shot."
• Elliptical: "The striker scored, and the goalkeeper saved."
2. Ellipsis in Game Reports:
• Full: "The team was tired, but the team continued to play."
• Elliptical: "The team was tired, but continued to play.
3. 1.Ellipsis in Fan Reactions:
• Full: "I thought the match would be exciting, and I thought the players would perform well."
• Elliptical: "I thought the match would be exciting, and the players would perform well."
1.Ellipsis dalam Menggambarkan Tindakan:
• Penuh: "Striker mencetak gol, dan kiper menyelamatkan tembakannya."
• Elips: "Striker mencetak gol, dan kiper menyelamatkan."
2. Elipsis dalam Laporan Game:
• Penuh: "Tim lelah, namun tim terus bermain."
• Elliptical: "Tim lelah, namun terus bermain.
3. 1.Elipsis dalam Reaksi Penggemar:
• Penuh: "Saya pikir pertandingannya akan seru, dan saya pikir para pemain akan tampil bagus."
• Elliptical: "Saya kira pertandingannya akan seru, dan para pemain akan tampil bagus."
EXAMPLES OF ELLIPTICAL CONSTRUCTION IN
SPORTS
1.Gapping: "They ran fast, and their opponents slow."
· Original: "They ran fast, and their opponents ran slowly."
2. Pseudogapping: "He practiced his serve but didn’t return mine."
·Original: "He practiced his serve but he didn’t return mine."
3.Stripping: "John played soccer and Emily basketball."
·Original: "John plays soccer, and Emily plays basketball."

1. Celah: "Mereka berlari cepat, dan lawan mereka lambat."

Aslinya: "Mereka berlari cepat, dan lawan mereka berlari lambat."
2. Pseudogapping: "Dia melatih servisnya tetapi tidak mengembalikan servis saya."
Aslinya: "Dia melatih servisnya tetapi dia tidak mengembalikan servis saya."
3. Pengupasan: "John bermain sepak bola dan Emily bermain basket."
Aslinya: "John bermain sepak bola, dan Emily bermain basket."
EXAMPLES OF ELLIPTICAL CONSTRUCTION IN
SPORTS
4. Verb Phrase Ellipsis: "She’s going to win the race; her brother isn’t.”
·Original: “She’s going to win the race; her brother isn’t going to win the race.”
5.Noun Phrase Ellipsis: “They’re watching the football match and the tennis final.”
·Original: “They’re watching the football match and the tennis final games.”
6. Gapping: “Mike runs marathons, and Sarah walks half-marathons.”
·Original: “Mike runs marathons, and Sarah walks half-marathon races”.

4. Frase Kata Kerja Ellipsis: "Dia akan memenangkan perlombaan; kakaknya tidak."
·Asli: “Dia akan memenangkan perlombaan; kakaknya tidak akan memenangkan
perlombaan.”
5. Frase Kata Benda Ellipsis: “Mereka sedang menonton pertandingan sepak bola dan final
tenis.”
·Asli: “Mereka menonton pertandingan sepak bola dan pertandingan final tenis.”
6. Gapping: “Mike lari maraton, dan Sarah lari setengah maraton.”
·Asli: “Mike berlari maraton, dan Sarah mengikuti lomba setengah maraton”.
ELLIPTICAL CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURE
1.Comparative Sentences:
Full: "She is taller than he is."
Elliptical: "She is taller than he." Here, "is" is omitted because it's understood.
2.Lists:
Full: "I like swimming, running, and I like cycling."
Elliptical: "I like swimming, running, and cycling." The repeated "I like" is
dropped for conciseness.

1. Kalimat Perbandingan:
Penuh: "Dia lebih tinggi dari dia."
Elips: "Dia lebih tinggi dari dia." Di sini, "adalah" dihilangkan karena sudah dipahami.
2. Daftar:
Lengkap: "Saya suka berenang, berlari, dan saya suka bersepeda."
Elips: "Saya suka berenang, berlari, dan bersepeda." Ucapan "Saya suka" yang
diulang-ulang dihilangkan agar ringkas”.
IDENTIFYING ELLIPTICAL CONSTRUCTIONS IN SENTENCES
To identify elliptical constructions in sports-related sentences, let's analyze several
examples and apply the principles outlined in the sources provided.
Example: Comparing Skills
Original Full Sentence: "Tara knows more about football than she does about
baseball."
Elliptical Version: "Tara knows more about football than baseball." In this example, the
phrase "she does about" is omitted, leaving just "about," which implies the full thought
without changing its meaning.
Untuk mengidentifikasi konstruksi elips dalam kalimat yang berhubungan dengan olahraga,
mari kita menganalisis beberapa contoh dan menerapkan prinsip-prinsip yang diuraikan dalam
sumber yang disediakan.
Contoh: Membandingkan Keterampilan
Kalimat Lengkap Asli: "Tara tahu lebih banyak tentang sepak bola daripada tentang bisbol."
Versi Elliptical : "Tara tahu lebih banyak tentang sepak bola daripada baseball." Dalam contoh
ini, frasa "dia melakukan tentang" dihilangkan, hanya menyisakan "tentang", yang
menyiratkan pemikiran penuh tanpa mengubah maknanya.
BENEFITS OF ELLIPTICAL CONSTRUCTION
1.Conciseness: Elliptical constructions allow speakers and writers to avoid
redundancy and make their statements more direct and concise.
Example: "He is faster than she is." (Instead of repeating "is" unnecessarily).
2.Clarity: By eliminating unnecessary repetition, elliptical constructions help to
focus on the main point of the sentence.
Example: "The team played well on Monday and again on Tuesday." (Avoiding
the repetition of "played well").

1. Ringkas: Konstruksi elips memungkinkan pembicara dan penulis menghindari

redundansi dan membuat pernyataan mereka lebih langsung dan ringkas.
Contoh: "Dia lebih cepat dari dia." (Daripada mengulang "adalah" jika tidak perlu).
2. Kejelasan: Dengan menghilangkan pengulangan yang tidak perlu, konstruksi elips
membantu fokus pada poin utama kalimat.
Contoh: "Tim bermain bagus pada hari Senin dan sekali lagi pada hari Selasa."
(Menghindari pengulangan kata "bermain dengan baik").
ARE THERE ANY
QUESTIONS?
CLOSING
In analyzing the elliptical constructions presented, it becomes evident that these
grammatical structures often rely on context to convey meaning fully. The omission
of certain words allows for a more concise expression while still maintaining clarity
through inference. This technique not only streamlines communication but also
engages readers by requiring them to actively participate in understanding the
message. By leveraging this nuanced approach, writers can create rich narratives
that resonate with their audience on multiple levels.

Dalam menganalisis konstruksi elips yang disajikan, terlihat jelas bahwa struktur gramatikal
ini sering kali mengandalkan konteks untuk menyampaikan makna secara utuh.
Penghilangan kata-kata tertentu memungkinkan ekspresi yang lebih ringkas namun tetap
menjaga kejelasan melalui inferensi. Teknik ini tidak hanya memperlancar komunikasi tetapi
juga melibatkan pembaca dengan mengharuskan mereka berpartisipasi aktif dalam
memahami pesan. Dengan memanfaatkan pendekatan yang berbeda ini, penulis dapat
menciptakan narasi yang kaya dan dapat diterima oleh pembacanya di berbagai tingkatan.
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