Grammar and editing (T3 W5)
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Grammar is the set of rules that helps us use a language correctly. In Sesotho, we need to pay attention to how we form sentences, use verbs, and place punctuation marks. For example, every sentence should start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Today, we will explore how to identify mistakes in sentences and how to fix them.
Let’s look at this sentence: 'ke rata diphoofolo'. It is correct, but if we say 'ke rata diphoofolo' without a full stop, it is incomplete. We need to add a full stop at the end: 'ke rata diphoofolo.' Now, let’s practice correcting sentences together. If I say, 'o ja apole', what do we need to add at the end?
Now, let’s work together to build sentences. I will give you some words: 'ntate', 'o', 'bona', 'mochini'. Can anyone arrange these words into a correct sentence? Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. (Students will respond and the teacher will guide them to form the sentence: 'Ntate o bona mochini.')
For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, exchange your paper with a partner and check each other’s sentences for any mistakes. Remember to look for capital letters at the beginning and full stops at the end.
Answer: With a full stop
A full stop indicates the end of a statement.
Answer: Example: 'Ke rata pasta.'
Students should write a complete sentence that starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
Answer: O ja lebese.
The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
Answer: Question mark
A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks something.
Answer: ntja
The first word of a sentence should be capitalized.
Answer: O ja lebese.
The sentence needs a capital letter at the beginning.
Answer: Grammar
Grammar refers to the rules that govern how we use a language.
Answer: Punctuation and spacing.
When editing, it is important to ensure that punctuation is correct and that there is proper spacing between words.