isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 2

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark, such as a full stop (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!). Punctuation helps us understand how to read sentences correctly. For example, a question mark shows that the sentence is asking something, while an exclamation mark shows excitement or strong feelings.

Let's look at some examples of sentences. 'The cat is sleeping.' is a simple sentence that tells us what the cat is doing. Notice the capital letter at the beginning and the full stop at the end. Another example is 'Are you coming to play?' This sentence asks a question, so it ends with a question mark. Lastly, 'Wow! That is amazing!' shows excitement and ends with an exclamation mark.

Now, let's create sentences together. I will say a word, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if I say 'dog', you might say, 'The dog is barking.' Remember to start with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After we create a few sentences, we will check them for correct spacing and punctuation.

It's your turn to write! I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After you finish writing, read your sentences to a partner and check if they have the right spacing and punctuation.

• A phrase
• A sentence
• A paragraph
• A letter

Answer: A sentence

A sentence is defined as a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

• Full stop (.)
• Comma (,)
• Question mark (?)
• Exclamation mark (!)

Answer: Question mark (?)

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is asking a question.

• Full stop (.)
• Comma (,)
• Question mark (?)
• Exclamation mark (!)

Answer: Exclamation mark (!)

An exclamation mark is used to express strong feelings or excitement.

Answer: My favorite food is pizza.

This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: Start with a capital letter and end with punctuation.

Every sentence must begin with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation mark.

• Running fast.
• The dog.
• The dog is running fast.
• Fast running.

Answer: The dog is running fast.

This option is a complete thought with a subject and a verb.

• To make sentences longer
• To help us understand sentences
• To confuse readers
• To add colors to writing

Answer: To help us understand sentences

Punctuation clarifies the meaning of sentences and guides how they should be read.