Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 8

This week, we will review everything we have learned in Xitsonga. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It is important to show what you know and understand. We will do this through short texts and discussions. Remember, assessment helps us see how much we have learned and what we can improve.

Let’s look at how to build sentences correctly. For example, if we want to say 'The dog is big' in Xitsonga, we say 'Ndhuna i nkhulu.' Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Let’s practice this with another sentence: 'The cat is small.' In Xitsonga, it is 'Nkatanga i ncinci.' Remember to use correct punctuation!

Now, let’s have a group discussion. I will ask you a question, and you will take turns to answer. The question is: 'What do you like to do during the weekend?' Use full sentences in Xitsonga. For example, you can say, 'Ndi rhandza ku ya emaphandleni.' (I like to go to the park.) This will help us practice speaking and listening.

For your independent practice, I want you to write a short paragraph about your favorite animal. Use at least three sentences and remember to use correct punctuation. For example, you can start with 'Ndhuna i nkhulu. Ndhuna yi rhandza ku dya.' (The dog is big. The dog likes to eat.) After writing, read your paragraph to a partner.

• Ndhuna
• Nkatanga
• Nkhukhu
• Ntsumi

Answer: Nkatanga

Nkatanga is the correct word for 'cat' in Xitsonga.

• Ndi rhandza ku ya emaphandleni
• ndi rhandza ku ya emaphandleni.
• Ndi rhandza Ku ya emaphandleni
• Ndi rhandza ku ya emaphandleni!

Answer: ndi rhandza ku ya emaphandleni.

The correct sentence uses a lowercase 'n' and ends with a full stop.

Answer: Ndhuna i ncinci.

The correct translation for 'The dog is small' is 'Ndhuna i ncinci.'

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop (.) is used to end a sentence.

Answer: Ndi rhandza ku dya xinkwa.

An example answer could be 'Ndi rhandza ku dya xinkwa.' (I like to eat bread.)

• Xewani
• Avuxeni
• Ndi ku rhandza
• Ndzaku

Answer: Ndi ku rhandza

'Ndi ku rhandza' means 'I love you' and is not a greeting.

• I like to play
• I like to read
• I like to watch
• I like to eat

Answer: I like to watch

'Ndi rhandza ku hlola' translates to 'I like to watch.'

Answer: It helps to make sentences clear and understandable.

Correct punctuation ensures that sentences are clear and convey the intended meaning.