Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 10

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 period, question mark, or exclamation mark. For example, 'I love Sepedi!' is a complete sentence. Today, we will learn how to write sentences correctly and use punctuation to make our writing clear.

Let's look at some examples of sentences. 'The cat is sleeping.' This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period. Now, if we want to ask a question, we can say, 'Is the cat sleeping?' Notice how this sentence ends with a question mark. Lastly, for excitement, we can say, 'What a beautiful cat!' which ends with an exclamation mark. Each of these sentences conveys a different message and uses punctuation correctly.

Now, let's practice together. I will say a sentence, and you will help me write it on the board. For example, if I say, 'The dog is barking,' you will write it down, making sure to start with a capital letter and end with a period. After that, we will create a question together. I will say, 'Is the dog barking?' and you will write it down with a question mark. This activity will help us remember how to use punctuation in our sentences.

Now it's your turn! I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After you finish writing, share your sentences with a partner and check if they used punctuation correctly. This will help you learn from each other and improve your writing skills.

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

Answer: A sentence

A sentence is a complete thought that conveys a message.

• Period
• Comma
• Exclamation mark
• Question mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks something.

Answer: I love pizza.

The answer should be a complete sentence with correct punctuation.

• Comma
• Exclamation mark
• Period
• Question mark

Answer: Exclamation mark

An exclamation mark shows strong feelings or excitement.

Answer: Capital letter

Every sentence must start with a capital letter.

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

Answer: The boy is running fast.

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

Answer: Period

A period is used to end a declarative sentence.

• i like ice cream.
• I like ice cream!
• I like ice cream?
• I like ice cream.

Answer: I like ice cream.

This sentence is correct as it starts with a capital letter and ends with a period.