Grammar and editing (T2 W7)
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Punctuation marks are essential in writing as they help us understand the meaning of sentences. In Sesotho, we use full stops (.), commas (,), question marks (?), and exclamation marks (!) to clarify our thoughts. For example, the sentence 'Oa tseba?' means 'Do you know?' and ends with a question mark to indicate a question.
Let's look at the following sentence: 'motsana o na le diphoofolo.' This sentence needs punctuation. The correct version is 'Motsana o na le diphoofolo.' Notice that we start with a capital letter. Now, let’s add a full stop at the end: 'Motsana o na le diphoofolo.' This shows that the sentence is complete.
I will give you some words, and we will build sentences as a class. Words: 'ntate', 'o', 'bona', 'mochini'. How can we arrange these words to make a correct sentence? (Expected answer: 'Ntate o bona mochini.') Let’s remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop.
Now, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation. After writing, swap your paper with a partner and check each other's sentences for any mistakes. Look for capital letters at the beginning and full stops at the end.
Answer: ?
A question mark (?) indicates that a sentence is asking something.
Answer: Oa tseba?
The sentence 'Oa tseba?' is complete and asks a question.
Answer: Capital letter
The first letter of a sentence must be a capital letter to indicate the start of a new thought.
Answer: Motsana o na le diphoofolo.
The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
Answer: Answers will vary.
Students should write a complete sentence that includes correct punctuation.
Answer: Punctuation
Punctuation marks help clarify the meaning of sentences.
Answer: Oa tseba
The sentence 'Oa tseba' is incomplete because it lacks punctuation.
Answer: Exclamation mark
An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong feelings or excitement.