Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 7

Grammar is the set of rules that helps us use a language correctly. In Sepedi, we need to pay attention to how we form sentences, use punctuation, and ensure our words are spaced correctly. Today, we will explore common grammatical errors and learn how to fix them. We will also discuss why punctuation is important in making our writing clear.

Let's look at the sentence: 'ngwana o ja lebese'. This sentence is correct, but if we want to ask a question, we can change it to 'Ngwana o ja lebese?' Notice how we added a question mark at the end. Now, let's try another example: 'bana ba bapala'. How can we make this a question? Yes, we can say 'Bana ba bapala?' and add a question mark.

Now, I will give you some words, and I want you to create sentences using those words. The words are: 'motswana', 'bana', 'bapala'. Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of your sentences. For example, if you say 'Motswana o bapala', make sure to add a full stop. After you write your sentences, we will share them with the class.

You will receive a short text with several grammatical errors. Your task is to read the text carefully and identify the mistakes. Once you find them, rewrite the text correctly on a new sheet of paper. Pay special attention to punctuation and spacing. After you finish, we will discuss the corrections as a class.

• Full stop
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is asking something.

• Ngwana o ja lebese
• Ngwana o ja lebese.
• Ngwana o ja lebese!
• All of the above

Answer: All of the above

All these sentences are correct; they just use different punctuation.

Answer: Grammar is the set of rules for using a language correctly.

Grammar helps us form sentences and communicate clearly.

• Bana ba bapala?
• Bana ba bapala!
• Bana ba bapala,
• Bana ba bapala.

Answer: Bana ba bapala?

Adding a question mark changes the statement into a question.

Answer: Punctuation helps make writing clear and understandable.

Without punctuation, sentences can be confusing.

• Ngwana o ja lebese
• Ngwana o ja lebese?
• Ngwana o ja lebese!
• Ngwana o ja lebese,

Answer: Ngwana o ja lebese

This sentence does not have any punctuation at the end.

Answer: You should correct the mistake and rewrite the sentence.

Correcting mistakes helps improve our writing.

• Punctuation
• Spacing
• Grammar
• Sentence