Grammar and editing (T4 W3)
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Punctuation marks are essential in writing because they help us understand the meaning of sentences. In Tshivenda, we use full stops (.), commas (,), and question marks (?) to clarify our thoughts. For example, the sentence 'Ndi a funa u shuma' (I want to work) needs a full stop at the end to show it is a complete thought.
Let’s look at the sentence: 'Ndi a funa u shuma ndi a livhuwa'. This sentence is missing punctuation. The correct version is 'Ndi a funa u shuma. Ndi a livhuwa.' Notice how the full stop helps separate the two ideas clearly.
In pairs, students will be given a set of words: 'ndivhu', 'a', 'nḓila', 'u', 'shuma'. They will work together to form a correct sentence. Encourage them to think about where to place the full stop. After they create their sentences, they will read them aloud to the class.
Each student will receive a short paragraph with several punctuation errors. For example: 'Ndi a funa u ya shangoni ndi a shuma'. Students will identify the errors and rewrite the paragraph correctly, ensuring they add full stops and commas where necessary. After completing this task, they will share their corrected paragraphs with a partner.
Answer: Full Stop
A full stop indicates that a sentence has ended.
Answer: Ndi a funa u shuma.
The correct sentence ends with a full stop.
Answer: Punctuation marks
Punctuation marks help to clarify the meaning of sentences.
Answer: Question Mark
A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.
Answer: Ndi a livhuwa. Ndi a shuma.
The sentences are separated by a full stop to indicate they are two complete thoughts.
Answer: To separate items in a list
Commas are used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.
Answer: Ndi a shuma.
This is a complete thought that requires a full stop at the end.
Answer: Letter
A letter is not a punctuation mark; it is a character used in writing.