Grammar and editing (T1 W9)
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Punctuation marks are important in writing because they help us understand how to read sentences. For example, a full stop (.) tells us that a sentence has ended, while a question mark (?) shows that someone is asking something. Today, we will learn how to use these marks correctly in our sentences.
Let's look at the sentence: 'Mokhudu o a ja.' This means 'Mokhudu is eating.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. If we want to ask a question, we can change it to 'Mokhudu o ja?' which means 'Is Mokhudu eating?' Let's practice changing statements into questions together.
I will write a sentence on the board: 'mofana o a etla' (the boy is coming). I want you to help me correct it. What is missing? Yes! It needs a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. Let's rewrite it together as 'Mofana o a etla.' Now, can anyone tell me what punctuation we need if we want to ask if the boy is coming?
Now it's your turn! I want you to write three sentences about what you did yesterday. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After writing, swap your paper with a partner and check each other's work for correct punctuation and spacing. Make sure to help each other!
Answer: Question mark
A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is asking something.
Answer: Mofana o a etla.
The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
Answer: Full stop
A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement.
Answer: With a capital letter
Every sentence should begin with a capital letter to show the start of a new thought.
Answer: My favorite food is pizza.
This is an example of a complete sentence that expresses a thought.
Answer: Exclamation mark
An exclamation mark is used to express strong feelings or excitement.
Answer: To separate words and make the sentence clear.
Spacing helps readers understand where one word ends and another begins.
Answer: Do you like ice cream?
This sentence is asking something, which makes it a question.