Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 5

Today, we will focus on new words that we can use in our everyday conversations. We will read a short text together and identify some important words. Understanding these words will help us express ourselves better. We will also discuss the meanings of these words and how to use them in sentences.

Let's look at the word 'ngwana' which means 'child' in Sepedi. We can create a simple sentence: 'Ngwana o a bapala,' which means 'The child is playing.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. This is how we correctly structure our sentences.

In groups, let's create sentences using the following words: 'tata' (father), 'mama' (mother), and 'lekgoa' (friend). Each group will come up with one sentence for each word. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. Afterward, we will share our sentences with the class.

Now, it's your turn to write! Choose three new words from our lesson today and write a sentence for each. Make sure to use correct punctuation. After you finish, read your sentences to a partner and check if they understand your meanings.

• Friend
• Child
• Mother
• Father

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in Sepedi.

• ngwana o a bapala
• Ngwana O A Bapala
• Ngwana o a bapala.
• ngwana O a Bapala.

Answer: Ngwana o a bapala.

The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: Mama o a pheka.

This sentence means 'Mother is cooking.'

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

Answer: Friend

'Lekgoa' translates to 'friend' in Sepedi.

• Tata o a sebetsa.
• tata O A Sebetsa.
• Tata O a Sebetsa
• tata o a sebetsa

Answer: Tata o a sebetsa.

This sentence is correctly punctuated and capitalized.

• With a small letter
• With a capital letter
• With a number
• With a symbol

Answer: With a capital letter

Every sentence should begin with a capital letter.

Answer: Tata o a etela.

This means 'Father is visiting.'