Grammar and editing (T3 W5)
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Punctuation marks are important in writing because they help us understand the meaning of sentences. In siSwati, we use full stops, commas, question marks, and exclamation marks. For example, a full stop is used at the end of a statement, while a question mark indicates a question. Today, we will learn how to use these punctuation marks correctly in our writing.
Let's look at the sentence: 'Ngiyathanda ukudla pizza'. This sentence is missing a full stop at the end. The correct version is 'Ngiyathanda ukudla pizza.' Now, let's add a question mark to this sentence: 'Uphi umngani wakho'. It should be 'Uphi umngani wakho?'. Notice how the punctuation changes the meaning of the sentence.
In groups, students will receive a list of sentences without punctuation. Each group will work together to add the correct punctuation marks. For example, they might receive 'Ngiyafuna umphako' and they should write it as 'Ngiyafuna umphako.' After completing the task, each group will present their sentences to the class, explaining the punctuation they added.
Students will write five sentences about their favorite food. They must ensure that each sentence has the correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, they will exchange their work with a partner to check for any punctuation errors. This peer review will help them learn from each other and improve their writing skills.
Answer: Question mark
A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.
Answer: Ngiyathanda ukudla pizza.
The correct sentence has a full stop at the end to indicate it is a statement.
Answer: Ngiyathanda izinja.
The sentence states a preference and ends with a full stop.
Answer: Exclamation mark
An exclamation mark is used to express strong feelings or excitement.
Answer: Uphi umngani wakho?
The sentence is a question and needs a question mark at the end.
Answer: Ngiyafuna umphako
This sentence does not have any punctuation at the end.
Answer: Punctuation marks
Punctuation marks are symbols used to clarify meaning in writing.
Answer: Ngithanda ukudlala ibhola.
The sentence expresses a preference and ends with a full stop.