Grammar and editing (T4 W3)
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Punctuation marks are important in writing because they help us understand how to read sentences. In Sepedi, we use full stops (.) to end sentences, commas (,) to separate items in a list, and question marks (?) at the end of questions. Today, we will learn how to use these punctuation marks correctly in our sentences.
Let's look at the sentence: 'Ke rata diphiri ke le lekgolo' (I like apples I am ten). This sentence needs a full stop after 'diphiri' to separate the two ideas. The corrected sentence is: 'Ke rata diphiri. Ke le lekgolo.' Notice how the full stop helps us understand where one thought ends and another begins.
Now, let's work together to build sentences. I will say a few words, and you will help me put them into a correct sentence with punctuation. For example, if I say 'motswana', 'bana', 'bona', we can create the sentence: 'Bana ba bona motswana.' (The children see the person.) Remember to add a full stop at the end!
For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, swap your work with a partner and check each other's sentences for any punctuation mistakes. Remember to help each other!
Answer: Full stop
A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement.
Answer: Ke le lekgolo.
The sentence is correct with a full stop indicating it is a statement.
Answer: Comma
A comma is used to separate items in a list.
Answer: Ke rata diphiri
This sentence is missing a full stop at the end.
Answer: Responses will vary.
Students should write a complete sentence about their favorite food.
Answer: Question mark
A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks something.
Answer: Bana ba ja diphiri.
This sentence is correct with a full stop at the end.
Answer: To clarify meaning and indicate pauses.
Punctuation helps readers understand the structure and meaning of sentences.