isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 3

Grammar is the set of rules that helps us use words correctly in sentences. Punctuation marks, like full stops, commas, and question marks, help us understand the meaning of sentences. For example, a full stop tells us that a sentence has ended. Today, we will learn how to use these tools to make our writing clearer and more effective.

Let's look at this sentence: 'uThandi uyathanda ukudla.' (Thandi loves to eat.) If we want to ask a question, we can change it to 'uThandi uyathanda ukudla?' (Does Thandi love to eat?) Notice how we added a question mark at the end. This changes the meaning from a statement to a question. We will practice changing statements into questions today.

Now, let's work together. I will say a sentence, and you will help me correct it. The sentence is: 'uMusa uthanda umphako.' (Musa loves food.) How can we make this a question? Yes! We can say 'uMusa uthanda umphako?' (Does Musa love food?) Great job! Remember to always check your punctuation when you write.

For your independent practice, I want you to write a short paragraph about your favorite food. Use at least three sentences and make sure to include proper punctuation. After writing, swap your paragraph with a partner and check each other's work for any grammatical errors or punctuation mistakes. Discuss your findings together.

• Question mark
• Exclamation mark
• Full stop
• Comma

Answer: Full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a statement.

• uThandi uthanda ukudla.
• uThandi uthanda ukudla?
• uThandi uthanda ukudla!
• uThandi uthanda ukudla,

Answer: uThandi uthanda ukudla?

A question must end with a question mark.

Answer: uSipho ungumngane wami.

This sentence correctly identifies a friend and ends with a full stop.

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Punctuation
• Spelling

Answer: Grammar

Grammar refers to the rules for using words correctly.

Answer: To clarify meaning and indicate pauses.

Punctuation helps readers understand the structure and meaning of sentences.

• Full stop
• Comma
• Exclamation mark
• Question mark

Answer: Exclamation mark

An exclamation mark expresses strong feelings or excitement.

• Add a full stop
• Add a question mark
• Change the word order
• Both b and c

Answer: Both b and c

To form a question, we often change the word order and add a question mark.

Answer: I like apples, bananas, and oranges.