Setswana Home Language - Term 4 - Week 10

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It begins with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark, such as a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!). Punctuation helps us understand how to read sentences correctly. For example, 'The dog barks.' is a complete sentence, while 'The dog' is not. Today, we will learn how to write sentences correctly and use punctuation marks appropriately.

Let's look at some examples of sentences. 'I love reading books.' is a complete sentence. Notice how it starts with a capital letter and ends with a period. Now, if we want to ask a question, we can say, 'Do you like to read?' This sentence ends with a question mark. Lastly, an exclamatory sentence like 'What a beautiful day!' expresses strong feelings and ends with an exclamation mark. Understanding these examples will help us write our own sentences.

Now, let's practice together. I will give you a few words, and I want you to create a complete sentence using those words. For example, if I say 'cat', 'play', and 'garden', you might say, 'The cat plays in the garden.' Remember to start with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After you write your sentence, we will share them with the class and check for punctuation.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with the correct punctuation. After writing, illustrate your sentences with a drawing of your animal. Once you finish, we will have a sharing session where you can read your sentences to a partner.

• Period
• Exclamation mark
• Question mark
• Comma

Answer: Question mark

A question ends with a question mark to indicate that it is asking something.

• Running fast
• The boy runs
• Quickly
• The boy

Answer: The boy runs

This option is a complete thought with a subject and a verb.

Answer: Exclamation mark

An exclamation mark is used at the end of a sentence to express strong emotions.

• I like ice cream
• I like ice cream.
• I like ice cream!
• Both B and C

Answer: Both B and C

Both sentences B and C are correct as they end with appropriate punctuation.

Answer: Answers will vary.

Students should write a complete sentence that reflects their favorite food.

• Phrase
• Sentence
• Clause
• Paragraph

Answer: Sentence

A sentence is defined as a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark
• Dash

Answer: Dash

While a dash is used in writing, it is not considered a standard punctuation mark like the others listed.

Answer: Start with a capital letter and end with punctuation.