Writing sentences and punctuation (T3 W2)
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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 (!). For example, 'I love isiNdebele.' is a complete sentence. Today, we will learn how to write our own sentences and use punctuation correctly.
Let's look at some examples. 'The sun is shining.' is a simple sentence. Notice how it starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop. Now, if we want to ask a question, we can say, 'Is the sun shining?' This sentence ends with a question mark. Lastly, if we want to express excitement, we can say, 'What a beautiful day!' which ends with an exclamation mark.
Now, let's create sentences together. I will say a word, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if I say 'dog', you might say, 'The dog is barking.' Remember to start with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. Let's try a few more words: 'school', 'friend', and 'play'.
Now it's your turn! Write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends 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: With a full stop
A statement ends with a full stop to indicate that the thought is complete.
Answer: The cat sleeps.
This sentence has a subject and a verb, making it complete.
Answer: Question mark
A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is asking something.
Answer: I like ice cream!
This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation mark.
Answer: Possible answers include: 'I love pizza.' or 'My favorite food is sushi.'
Any complete sentence about food is acceptable as long as it follows the rules of punctuation.
Answer: A sentence
A sentence is defined as a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
Answer: Exclamation mark
An exclamation mark is used to convey strong feelings or excitement.
Answer: Capital letter
The first letter of a sentence must be a capital letter to indicate the start of a new thought.