Sepedi Home Language - Term 1 - Week 5

Today, we will explore new words that we can use in our everyday conversations. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts and feelings clearly. We will look at some short texts and identify new words. I will read a short story, and as I read, I want you to listen carefully and think about any words you do not know.

Let's look at the story I just read. The story mentioned a 'tshwene' (monkey) and 'mohola' (banana). Can anyone tell me what these words mean? Great! Now, let's use these words in sentences. For example, 'The tshwene eats a mohola.' Notice how we used correct spacing and punctuation in our sentences.

Now, I want you to help me create a sentence using the words 'ngwana' (child) and 'bana' (children). How can we put these words together? Let's say, 'The ngwana plays with the bana.' Excellent! Remember to always start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Let's practice this with a few more words together.

It's your turn now! I want you to choose three new words from our vocabulary list and write your own sentences. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, I will ask you to share your sentences with a partner. This will help you practice speaking and listening as well.

• Monkey
• Child
• Banana
• Tree

Answer: Monkey

'Tshwene' is the Sepedi word for monkey.

• The ngwana play.
• The ngwana plays.
• Ngwana the plays.
• Plays ngwana the.

Answer: The ngwana plays.

This sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement and punctuation.

Answer: The mohola is sweet.

This sentence correctly uses the word 'mohola' and includes proper punctuation.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement.

Answer: Children

'Bana' is the Sepedi word for children.

• Ngwana
• Bana
• Mohola
• Tshwene

Answer: Ngwana

'Ngwana' is the correct translation for 'child' in Sepedi.

Answer: The tshwene climbs the tree.

This sentence correctly uses the word 'tshwene' and includes proper punctuation.

• The bana are playing.
• The bana plays.
• The bana are happy.
• The bana eat.

Answer: The bana plays.

This sentence is incorrect because 'bana' is plural, so it should be 'The bana play.'