Grammar and editing (T2 W7)
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Punctuation marks are important in writing because they help us understand the meaning of sentences. For example, a full stop (.) tells us that a sentence has ended, while a question mark (?) shows that someone is asking something. Today, we will learn how to use these marks correctly in our sentences.
Let's look at the sentence: 'Mma o ja le fa.' This sentence is missing a full stop at the end. The correct sentence should be 'Mma o ja le fa.' Now, let's add a question mark to the sentence: 'O ja eng' to make it a question. This shows that we are asking about what someone is eating.
I will give you some words, and you will work in pairs to create sentences. Use the words 'ngwana', 'bona', and 'thaba'. Remember to add a full stop at the end of your sentence. After you write your sentences, we will share them with the class and check for correct punctuation.
Now, it's your turn to edit a short paragraph. Here is the paragraph: 'Ngwana o etla, o ja le fa, o a bona.' Read it carefully and find the mistakes. Correct the punctuation and rewrite the paragraph on your own paper. Make sure to check your work for any missing full stops or question marks.
Answer: The end of a sentence
A full stop indicates that a sentence has finished.
Answer: Ngwana o etla.
This sentence correctly ends with a full stop.
Answer: Question mark
A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks something.
Answer: O ja eng
This sentence does not have any punctuation at the end.
Answer: Mma o ja le fa.
The sentence needs a full stop at the end.
Answer: To help us understand sentences
Punctuation clarifies the meaning of sentences.
Answer: Full stop or question mark
Both full stops and question marks were discussed in the lesson.
Answer: O etla?
This sentence ends with a question mark, indicating it is a question.