Writing sentences and punctuation (T4 W10)
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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. In Xitsonga, sentences often start with a capital letter and end with a full stop (.) or a question mark (?). For example, 'Ndi na n'wana' means 'I have a child.' It is important to use punctuation correctly to help others understand what we mean.
Let's look at some examples together. 'Ndi suka ekhaya' means 'I am going home.' Notice how it starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop. Now, if we ask a question, like 'U na yini?' which means 'What do you have?', it ends with a question mark. This shows that we are asking something.
Now, let's create sentences together. I will say a word, and you will help me make a sentence. For example, if I say 'mufana' (boy), you might say, 'Mufana u funa tshikolo' (The boy loves school). Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Let's try a few more words together!
It's your turn to write! Think of three things you like. Write a sentence for each one, making sure to start with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. For example, if you like dogs, you could write, 'Ndi rhandza mbwa.' After you finish, share your sentences with a partner and check if they have the correct punctuation.
Answer: A sentence
A sentence is a complete thought made up of words.
Answer: ?
A question mark is used at the end of a question.
Answer: Ndi rhandza mbwa.
This sentence means 'I love dogs' and starts with a capital letter.
Answer: Uppercase
Every sentence should start with an uppercase letter.
Answer: .
A full stop is used at the end of a statement.
Answer: U funa.
This sentence starts with an uppercase letter and ends with a full stop.
Answer: Three
You should write three sentences about things you like.
Answer: Punctuation and capitalization.
It's important to check that your sentences have the correct punctuation and start with a capital letter.