Grammar and editing (T3 W5)
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Punctuation marks are important in writing because they help us understand how to read sentences correctly. In Sesotho, we use full stops (.), commas (,), and question marks (?) to show pauses and the end of thoughts. Today, we will learn how to use these marks correctly in our sentences.
Let's look at the sentence: 'Ke rata ho bapala, ke le moithuti'. This sentence has a comma that is not needed. The correct sentence should be 'Ke rata ho bapala. Ke le moithuti.' Notice how we used a full stop to separate the two ideas. Now, let's practice correcting more sentences together.
I will give you some words, and together we will create sentences. For example, if I say 'ntate', 'bana', and 'bapala', we can make the sentence 'Ntate o bapala le bana.' Remember to use a full stop at the end of the sentence. Now, let's try creating sentences with different words as a class.
Now it's your turn! I will give you a short paragraph with some mistakes in punctuation and spacing. Your task is to read the paragraph and correct it. Make sure to add full stops, commas, and check the spacing between words. After you finish, you can share your corrected paragraph with a partner.
Answer: Full stop
A full stop indicates the end of a sentence.
Answer: Ke rata ho ja le metsi.
This sentence is correct because it has no unnecessary punctuation.
Answer: Comma
A comma is used to indicate a pause in a sentence.
Answer: Oa tseba
This sentence is missing a question mark at the end.
Answer: Ke rata pizza.
This sentence correctly states a preference and uses proper punctuation.
Answer: To end a statement
A full stop is used to indicate the end of a complete thought.
Answer: Ke a leboha.
This sentence is correct because it ends with a full stop.
Answer: Exclamation mark
An exclamation mark is used to express strong feelings or excitement.