Grammar and editing (T1 W9)
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Punctuation marks are important in writing because they help us understand the meaning of sentences. In Xitsonga, we use full stops (.) to end sentences, commas (,) to separate items in a list, and question marks (?) to show that a sentence is asking something. Today, we will learn how to use these punctuation marks correctly in our writing.
Let’s look at some sentences. For example: 'Nwa-nkulu u ya esikolweni.' (The big child goes to school.) This sentence ends with a full stop. If we want to list things, we can say: 'Nwa-nkulu, nwana, na makhulu.' (The big child, the small child, and the grandmother.) Notice how we use commas to separate the items. Let’s practice identifying the punctuation in these sentences together.
Now, let’s work together to edit a short text. I will write a sentence on the board: 'Nwa-nkulu u dya apple banana na orange' (The big child eats apple banana and orange). Can anyone tell me what is wrong with this sentence? Yes, we need commas and a full stop! Let’s rewrite it correctly: 'Nwa-nkulu u dya apple, banana, na orange.' Now, let’s add a full stop at the end. Great job!
For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite food. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, swap your paper with a partner and check each other’s work. Look for punctuation marks and make sure there is space between each word. Then, make any necessary corrections together.
Answer: Full stop
A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement.
Answer: Nwa-nkulu, nwana, makhulu.
Commas are used to separate items in a list.
Answer: Question mark
A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks something.
Answer: Nwa-nkulu u dya.
The sentence should end with a full stop to indicate it is a statement.
Answer: My favorite color is blue.
The sentence should end with a full stop.
Answer: To separate words
Spacing helps readers understand where one word ends and another begins.
Answer: Comma
Commas are used to separate items in a list.
Answer: Nwa-nkulu, u ya esikolweni.
This sentence correctly uses a comma to separate the subject and the verb.