Sesotho Home Language - Term 1 - Week 9

Grammar is the set of rules that helps us use language correctly. In Sesotho, just like in any language, we need to pay attention to how we form sentences. This includes using the right words in the right order and adding punctuation marks like full stops and question marks. Today, we will explore how to make our sentences clear and correct.

Let's look at the sentence: 'Ke ja apple.' This sentence is incorrect because it mixes languages. The correct sentence is 'Ke ja apole.' Notice how we used the correct Sesotho word for 'apple.' Now, let's add punctuation: 'Ke ja apole.' This shows that the sentence is complete.

Now, I will give you some words, and you will help me build sentences. The words are: 'ntate,' 'pula,' and 'e na le.' How can we arrange these words to make a correct sentence? (Expected answer: 'Ntate, pula e na le.') Great job! Remember to use a comma and a full stop.

I will give you a short paragraph with mistakes. Your task is to read it carefully and correct the errors. Here is the paragraph: 'Ke rata ho bapala. Ke le moithuti. Ke a thabela.' Check for any missing punctuation or incorrect words. Once you finish, write the corrected version on your paper.

• Ke ja apple
• Ke ja apole
• Ke ja apola
• Ke ja apol

Answer: Ke ja apole

The correct Sesotho word for apple is 'apole'.

• .
• ,
• ?
• !

Answer: .

A full stop (.) is used to end a statement.

Answer: Pula e na le.

This sentence correctly uses the word 'pula' (rain) in a complete thought.

• Ke a ja
• Ja ke a
• Ke ja a
• Ja a ke

Answer: Ke a ja

'Ke a ja' means 'I am eating' and is correctly structured.

Answer: Grammar

Grammar refers to the rules that govern how we use a language.

• !
• .
• ?
• ,

Answer: ?

A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.

Answer: Ke ja banana.

The sentence is correct but needs a full stop at the end.

• moithuti
• ntate
• mofumahali
• mothusi

Answer: mofumahali

'Mofumahali' means 'teacher' in Sesotho.