isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 6

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 readers understand how to read a sentence and what the writer means. For example, 'Uthanda ukudlala.' (He/She loves to play.) is a complete sentence that tells us something about the subject.

Let's look at some examples of sentences: 'Ngiyafunda incwadi.' (I am reading a book.) This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period. If we want to ask a question, we can say, 'Uphi umngane wakho?' (Where is your friend?) This sentence ends with a question mark. Lastly, for excitement, we can say, 'Ngiyajabula!' (I am happy!) which ends with an exclamation mark.

Now, let's practice together. I will say a sentence, and you will help me punctuate it correctly. For example, if I say, 'Uthanda ukudlala imidlalo', you should respond with 'Uthanda ukudlala imidlalo.' (He/She loves to play games.) with the correct punctuation. We will do this for several sentences, ensuring we start with a capital letter and end with the appropriate punctuation.

For your independent practice, I want you to write five sentences about your favorite activities. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After writing, share your sentences with a partner and check each other's work for correct punctuation and spacing.

• To make the sentence longer
• To clarify meaning
• To confuse the reader
• To add more words

Answer: To clarify meaning

Punctuation helps to clarify the meaning of sentences, making it easier for readers to understand.

Answer: I love pizza!

The sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation mark, indicating excitement.

• i like to play
• I like to play.
• I like to play!
• Both B and C

Answer: Both B and C

Both sentences B and C are correct as they start with a capital letter and end with appropriate punctuation.

Answer: ?

A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

• Lowercase
• Uppercase
• Small
• None of the above

Answer: Uppercase

Sentences always begin with an uppercase letter to indicate the start of a new thought.

Answer: I won the game!

This sentence expresses excitement and ends with an exclamation mark.

• She is going to the park.
• she is going to the park
• She is going to the park!
• Both A and C

Answer: Both A and C

Both sentences A and C are correct as they start with a capital letter and end with appropriate punctuation.