Grammar and editing (T4 W3)
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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 punctuation marks in our sentences.
Let's look at the sentence: 'Ke rata ho bapala'. This sentence is missing a full stop at the end. The correct sentence should be 'Ke rata ho bapala.'. Now, let's add a comma to this sentence: 'Ke rata ho bapala, le ho bala'. The comma shows a pause before adding more information.
I will read a sentence aloud, and you will help me add the correct punctuation. For example, I say, 'O kae' and you will tell me that it needs a question mark at the end. Let's practice with a few more sentences together, ensuring we add full stops and commas where needed.
Now it's your turn! Write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. After writing, check your sentences with a partner to see if you both used punctuation correctly.
Answer: .
A full stop (.) is used to indicate the end of a statement.
Answer: Ke rata ho ja?
The sentence 'Ke rata ho ja?' ends with a question mark, indicating it is a question.
Answer: Ke rata pizza.
The sentence should end with a full stop to indicate it is a statement.
Answer: To show a pause
A comma is used to indicate a brief pause in a sentence.
Answer: ?
A question mark (?) is used to indicate that a sentence is a question.
Answer: Ke rata ho bala.
The correct sentence ends with a full stop.
Answer: One
There should be one space between each word to make sentences clear.
Answer: To clarify meaning and structure in writing.
Punctuation helps readers understand how to read sentences correctly.