Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 7

Grammar is the set of rules that helps us use a language correctly. In Tshivenda, just like in any language, we need to pay attention to how we form our sentences. This includes using the right words, placing them in the correct order, and adding punctuation marks like full stops and question marks. Today, we will explore how to identify mistakes in sentences and how to fix them.

Let's look at the sentence: 'mukoma u tshi khou bva.' This sentence means 'the brother is coming.' However, it is missing a full stop at the end. The correct sentence should be 'mukoma u tshi khou bva.' Now, let’s try another one: 'ndivhuya u ya shangoni.' This means 'I am going to the market.' It also needs a full stop. Can anyone tell me what punctuation we need at the end of this sentence?

Now, I will give you some words, and I want you to form a complete sentence using those words. The words are: 'ndivhuya' (I am coming), 'u' (you), 'khou' (are), 'bva' (going). How can we arrange these words to make a correct sentence? Remember to add punctuation at the end. Once you have formed your sentence, share it with your partner and check if it is correct.

I will hand out a short text that contains 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 attention to punctuation and spacing. After you finish, we will discuss the corrections as a class.

• To make it colorful
• To help with pronunciation
• To clarify meaning
• To confuse the reader

Answer: To clarify meaning

Punctuation helps to clarify the meaning of sentences by indicating pauses and the end of thoughts.

Answer: Mukoma u tshi khou bva.

This sentence correctly uses the word 'mukoma' and ends with a full stop.

• Ndivhuya u ya shangoni
• Ndivhuya u ya shangoni.
• Ndivhuya u ya shangoni!
• Ndivhuya u ya shangoni?

Answer: Ndivhuya u ya shangoni.

The sentence is correct with a full stop at the end, indicating it is a statement.

Answer: Punctuation marks.

Punctuation marks are used to indicate the end of a sentence or to clarify meaning.

• Ndivhuya u khou bva
• Ndivhuya u khou bva.
• Ndivhuya u khou bva!
• Ndivhuya u khou bva?

Answer: Ndivhuya u khou bva

This sentence is missing punctuation at the end, making it incomplete.

Answer: Mukoma u tshi khou bva.

The corrected sentence includes a capital letter at the start and a full stop at the end.

• Reading it aloud
• Adding colors
• Ignoring mistakes
• Writing a new sentence

Answer: Reading it aloud

Reading a sentence aloud helps to identify mistakes and areas that need correction.