Writing sentences and punctuation (T4 W10)
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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark. The most common punctuation marks are the full stop (.), question mark (?), and exclamation mark (!). For example, 'Ngiyathanda ukufunda.' (I love to read.) is a complete sentence. Today, we will learn how to write our own sentences and use punctuation correctly.
Let’s look at some examples together. 1. 'UJohn uthanda ukudlala.' (John likes to play.) - This sentence ends with a full stop. 2. 'Uphi uThandi?' (Where is Thandi?) - This sentence ends with a question mark. 3. 'Hamba kahle!' (Go well!) - This sentence ends with an exclamation mark. Notice how each sentence has a capital letter at the beginning and a punctuation mark at the end.
Now, let’s create sentences as a class. I will say a word, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if I say 'ibhola' (ball), you might say, 'Ngiyadlala ngebhola.' (I am playing with a ball.) Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a punctuation mark. Let’s try a few more words together!
Now it’s your turn! Write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation mark. After you finish, share your sentences with a partner and check if they have used punctuation correctly.
Answer: .
A statement ends with a full stop.
Answer: Ngiyathanda ukudlala!
The sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation mark.
Answer: Ngithanda pizza.
The sentence should start with a capital letter and end with a full stop.
Answer: ?
Questions end with a question mark.
Answer: Sentence
A sentence is a complete thought expressed in words.
Answer: word
A word is not a punctuation mark; it is part of a sentence.
Answer: Hamba kahle!
This sentence expresses excitement or a strong feeling.
Answer: uthanda ukudla.
This sentence does not start with a capital letter.