Writing sentences and punctuation (T3 W2)
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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. In Sepedi, sentences often start with a capital letter and end with a full stop (.) or a question mark (?). For example, 'Ke rata go bala' means 'I love to read.' It's important to use correct punctuation to help others understand what we mean.
Let's look at some examples of sentences. 'Ngwana o a tshwara' means 'The child is playing.' Notice how it starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop. If we ask a question, like 'O kae?' which means 'Where are you?', it ends with a question mark. Practicing these examples helps us understand how to write our own sentences.
Now, let's work together to build sentences. I will say a few words, and you will help me form a complete sentence. For example, if I say 'motswana', 'o', and 'bala', you can help me arrange them into 'Motswana o bala.' Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. Let's try a few more together!
It's your turn to write! Think of three things you like to do. Write a complete sentence for each one, making sure to start with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. For example, 'Ke rata go ja' means 'I love to eat.' After writing, share your sentences with a partner and check if they have the correct punctuation and spacing.
Answer: A sentence
A sentence is a complete thought made up of words.
Answer: ?
A question mark is used to indicate a question.
Answer: Ke rata go bapala.
This sentence means 'I love to play.'
Answer: A capital letter
Every sentence begins with a capital letter.
Answer: ?
Since 'O kae' is a question, it ends with a question mark.
Answer: Ngwana o a tshwara.
This is a complete thought and has correct punctuation.
Answer: Punctuation and spacing
We need to ensure our sentences have correct punctuation and proper spacing.
Answer: Ke rata go bala.
This means 'I love to read.' It is a complete sentence.