Sepedi First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 2

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 (!). Punctuation helps us understand how to read sentences correctly. For example, a question mark indicates that the sentence is asking something, while an exclamation mark shows excitement or strong feelings.

Let's look at some examples of sentences: 'The cat is sleeping.' (full stop) 'Are you coming to the party?' (question mark) 'Wow, that is amazing!' (exclamation mark). Notice how each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with the correct punctuation. This is important for clear communication.

Now, let's create sentences as a class. I will say a word, and you will help me form a complete sentence. For example, if I say 'dog', you might say, 'The dog is barking.' After we create a few sentences, we will check if they start with a capital letter and end with the right punctuation. This will help us practice writing correctly.

Now it's your turn! Write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After you finish, share your sentences with a partner and check each other's work for correct punctuation and spacing.

• To make sentences longer
• To help us understand how to read sentences
• To confuse the reader
• To add more words

Answer: To help us understand how to read sentences

Punctuation clarifies the meaning of sentences and guides how they should be read.

• the dog is barking
• The dog is barking.
• the Dog is Barking.
• The dog is barking

Answer: The dog is barking.

A correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark.

Answer: Question mark

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

• Full stop
• Comma
• Exclamation mark
• Question mark

Answer: Exclamation mark

An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong feelings or excitement.

Answer: Responses will vary.

Students should write a complete sentence that expresses their thought about their favorite food.

• Phrase
• Sentence
• Paragraph
• Word

Answer: Sentence

A sentence is defined as a group of words that conveys a complete idea.

Answer: Capital letter

The first letter of a sentence must be a capital letter to indicate the start of a new thought.

• I love ice cream.