English First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 9

Grammar is the set of rules that govern how we use language. It includes the structure of sentences, the use of words, and the correct application of punctuation marks. Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses in speech. Common punctuation marks include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation marks. Understanding how to use these correctly is essential for effective communication.

Let's look at the following sentence: 'the dog runned fast.' The correct form is 'the dog ran fast.' Here, we corrected the verb 'runned' to 'ran.' Now, let's add punctuation: 'The dog ran fast.' Notice how the capital letter at the beginning and the period at the end make the sentence complete.

In small groups, students will receive a short paragraph with several grammatical and punctuation errors. They will work together to identify and correct these mistakes. For example, if the paragraph reads: 'the cat is sleeping it is very cute' the students should identify that it needs a period after 'sleeping' and should be split into two sentences: 'The cat is sleeping. It is very cute.' After editing, groups will share their corrections with the class.

Students will write a short paragraph about their favorite hobby. They should focus on using correct grammar and punctuation. After writing, they will exchange their paragraphs with a partner for peer editing. Each student will check for grammatical errors and punctuation mistakes, providing feedback to their partner. Finally, students will revise their paragraphs based on the feedback received.

• She go to the store.
• She goes to the store.
• She going to the store.
• She gone to the store.

Answer: She goes to the store.

The correct form uses the present tense 'goes' for the third person singular.

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• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: !

An exclamation mark is appropriate here to express excitement.

Answer: He doesn't like apples.

The contraction 'doesn't' is the correct form for 'does not.'

• Running fast.
• The dog barks.
• Because it was raining.
• After the game.

Answer: The dog barks.

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

Answer: To clarify meaning and indicate pauses.

Punctuation helps readers understand the structure and flow of sentences.

• Subject-verb agreement
• Punctuation
• Capitalization
• Spelling

Answer: Subject-verb agreement

The correct form should be 'They are going to the park.'

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• !
• ?
• ,

Answer: ?

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