English First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 3

Grammar is the set of rules that helps us use language correctly. Punctuation marks, such as periods, commas, and question marks, help clarify the meaning of sentences. For example, a period indicates the end of a statement, while a question mark shows that a sentence is asking something. Today, we will focus on how to use these tools to improve our writing.

Let's look at the sentence: 'the dog runned fast.' This sentence has a grammatical error. The correct form is 'the dog ran fast.' Notice how we changed 'runned' to 'ran.' Now, let's add punctuation: 'The dog ran fast.' We capitalized the first letter and added a period at the end. This is how we can correct and improve sentences.

In groups, you will receive a list of sentences with errors. Your task is to identify the mistakes and rewrite the sentences correctly. For example, if you see 'she go to the park,' you should correct it to 'She goes to the park.' After correcting, share your sentences with the class and explain the changes you made.

Now, it's your turn to write! Create five sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation. For instance, if you write, 'My cat is fluffy,' remember to start with a capital letter and end with a period. Once you finish, swap your work with a partner and check each other's sentences for grammar and punctuation errors.

• The cat sleep on the mat.
• The cat sleeps on the mat.
• The cat sleeping on the mat.

Answer: The cat sleeps on the mat.

This sentence uses the correct verb form and is grammatically correct.

Answer: Question mark

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

• I like apples oranges and bananas.
• I like apples, oranges, and bananas.
• I like apples oranges, and bananas.

Answer: I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

Commas are used to separate items in a list.

Answer: He goes to school every day.

The verb 'go' should be changed to 'goes' to match the subject 'he.'

• To ask a question
• To show excitement
• To end a statement

Answer: To end a statement

A period indicates that a sentence has finished.

Answer: I am happy.

The sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period.

• Running fast.
• She runs.
• The dog.

Answer: She runs.

This is a complete sentence with a subject and a verb.

Answer: Grammar

Grammar consists of the rules that help us construct sentences correctly.