Writing sentences and punctuation (T4 W10)
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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 full stop (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!). Today, we will learn how to write sentences correctly by using these punctuation marks. For example, 'Ngiyathanda ukudla' (I love to eat) is a complete sentence. Notice how it starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
Let's look at some examples together. Here are three sentences: 'UThandi uyafunda.' (Thandi is reading.), 'Uthanda imidlalo!' (He loves games!), and 'Uphi umngani wakho?' (Where is your friend?). Notice how each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with the correct punctuation. We will practice writing our own sentences using these structures.
Now, let's work together to write sentences. I will say a sentence, and you will help me write it on the board. For example, if I say, 'Ngiyahamba esikoleni' (I am going to school), you will help me write it correctly. Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After we write it, we will read it aloud together to ensure it makes sense.
It's your turn to write sentences! I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After you finish, share your sentences with a partner and check each other's work for correct punctuation and spacing.
Answer: .
A statement should end with a full stop (.) to indicate that it is complete.
Answer: The dog barks.
A complete sentence expresses a full thought and has a subject and a verb.
Answer: Ngithanda pizza.
This is a complete sentence that expresses a thought about food.
Answer: ?
A question ends with a question mark (?) to indicate that it is asking something.
Answer: Capital letter.
The first letter of a sentence is always a capital letter.
Answer: I like ice cream!
This sentence is correct because it expresses excitement and ends with an exclamation mark.
Answer: Sentence
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
Answer: Ngiyafunda incwadi.
This is a complete sentence that ends with a full stop.