isiNdebele Home Language - Term 4 - Week 10

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. Every sentence 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 a sentence and what the writer means. For example, 'I love isiNdebele!' shows excitement, while 'Do you love isiNdebele?' asks a question. It's important to use punctuation correctly to make our writing clear.

Let's look at some examples of sentences: 1. 'The sun is shining.' (This is a statement.) 2. 'What time is it?' (This is a question.) 3. 'Watch out for the car!' (This shows urgency.) Notice how each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with the appropriate punctuation. Now, let's practice identifying the type of punctuation needed for different sentences.

Now, let's work together to correct sentences that are missing punctuation. Here are some sentences: 1. 'I enjoy reading' 2. 'Where are you going' 3. 'That was amazing' As a class, we will discuss what punctuation each sentence needs. For example, the first sentence should end with a period because it is a statement. Let's write the corrected sentences on the board together.

For your independent practice, I want you to write five sentences about your favorite activity. Make sure to use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. After writing, read your sentences to a partner and check if they have the correct punctuation. This will help you practice both writing and speaking skills.

• Period (.)
• Exclamation mark (!)
• Question mark (?)
• Comma (,)

Answer: Question mark (?)

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

• Running fast.
• The dog barks.
• Because it was raining.
• Under the table.

Answer: The dog barks.

A complete sentence must express a complete thought and contain a subject and a verb.

Answer: Start with a capital letter.

Every sentence should begin with a capital letter to indicate the start of a new thought.

• I like ice cream
• I like ice cream.
• I like ice cream!
• I like ice cream?

Answer: I like ice cream.

The correct punctuation for a statement is a period.

Answer: I won the game!

An exclamation mark is used to show excitement or strong feelings.

• Period (.)
• Comma (,)
• Exclamation mark (!)
• Question mark (?)

Answer: Exclamation mark (!)

An exclamation mark is used to convey strong feelings or commands.

Answer: A sentence.

A sentence is defined as a complete thought that includes a subject and a verb.

• I am happy.
• Are you coming?