Writing sentences and punctuation (T1 W6)
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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. In Sepedi, just like in English, sentences start with a capital letter and end with a punctuation mark. Common punctuation marks include the full stop (.), question mark (?), and exclamation mark (!). For example, 'Ke rata go bala.' (I love to read.) is a complete sentence that starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
Let's look at some examples of sentences in Sepedi. 'O na le ngwana?' (Do you have a child?) is a question and ends with a question mark. 'Ke thabile!' (I am happy!) is an exclamation and ends with an exclamation mark. Notice how each sentence has a clear meaning and uses the correct punctuation to convey that meaning.
Now, let's create sentences together. I will say a word, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if I say 'motswana' (person), you might say, 'Motswana o a sebetsa.' (The person is working.) Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Let's try a few more words together!
It's your turn to write! 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, read your sentences to a partner and check if they have the correct punctuation and spacing.
Answer: ?
A question ends with a question mark to indicate that it is asking something.
Answer: The dog barks.
A complete sentence expresses a full thought and includes a subject and a verb.
Answer: My favorite food is pizza.
This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
Answer: !
An exclamation mark is used to express strong feelings or excitement.
Answer: Capital letter.
Every sentence starts with a capital letter to indicate the beginning.
Answer: o a ja.
The sentence should start with a capital letter: 'O a ja.'
Answer: Three
You are asked to write three sentences about your favorite animal.
Answer: Punctuation and spacing.
It's important to ensure that sentences have correct punctuation and proper spacing between words.