Grammar and editing (T2 W7)
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Punctuation marks are important in writing because they help us understand the meaning of sentences. In isiNdebele, 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: 'uThandi uthanda ukudlala.' (Thandi loves to play.) This sentence is complete, but it needs a full stop at the end. The correct sentence is 'uThandi uthanda ukudlala.' Now, let’s add a comma: 'uThandi, uSipho, noMpho bayadlala.' (Thandi, Sipho, and Mpho are playing.) Notice how the comma helps separate the names.
In groups, let’s create sentences using the words provided: 'umfana' (boy), 'ukudlala' (to play), and 'umfazi' (girl). Each group will write their sentences on the board, ensuring to use correct punctuation. After writing, we will read them aloud and check for any punctuation errors together.
Now, it’s your turn! I will give you a short paragraph with missing punctuation. Your task is to read the paragraph and add the correct punctuation marks. After that, write your own sentences about what you enjoy doing, making sure to use correct punctuation. Remember to check your work before sharing it with a partner.
Answer: .
A full stop (.) is used to indicate the end of a statement.
Answer: uThandi uthanda ukudlala.
The correct sentence must end with a full stop.
Answer: My favorite food is pizza.
Students should write a complete sentence that includes a subject and a verb.
Answer: ,
Commas (,) are used to separate items in a list.
Answer: ?
A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.
Answer: uSipho uthanda ukufunda
The first option is missing a full stop at the end.
Answer: uMpho uthanda ukudlala.
The sentence needs a full stop at the end.
Answer: uThandi uthanda ukudlala.
The last option is a complete sentence with a subject and a verb.