English First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 5

Grammar is the system of a language that governs how words are combined to form sentences. Punctuation marks, such as periods, commas, and question marks, help clarify meaning and indicate pauses in writing. In this lesson, we will explore common grammatical errors and the importance of punctuation in conveying clear messages.

Consider the following sentence: 'She go to the store yesterday.' This sentence contains a grammatical error. The correct form should be 'She went to the store yesterday.' Notice how the verb 'go' needs to be in the past tense to match the time indicator 'yesterday.' Let's look at another example: 'Its a nice day.' The correct form is 'It's a nice day,' where 'It's' is a contraction for 'It is.'

In small groups, students will receive a short paragraph filled with grammatical errors and incorrect punctuation. Each group will work together to identify and correct these mistakes. After 15 minutes, each group will present their corrections to the class, explaining the changes they made and why they were necessary. This collaborative effort will enhance their understanding of grammar rules.

Students will individually write five sentences about their favorite hobby, ensuring they use correct punctuation and grammar. After writing, they will exchange their sentences with a partner for peer review. Each student will check their partner's work for grammatical accuracy and punctuation, providing constructive feedback before making final revisions.

• He go to school every day.
• He goes to school every day.
• He going to school every day.
• He gone to school every day.

Answer: He goes to school every day.

The correct form uses the present tense 'goes' to match the subject 'He.'

Answer: Punctuation clarifies meaning and indicates pauses in writing.

Punctuation helps readers understand the structure and flow of sentences.

• .
• ,
• ?
• !

Answer: ?

A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

Answer: It's raining outside.

'It's' is a contraction for 'It is,' which is the correct form.

• Runned
• Ran
• Running
• Runs

Answer: Ran

The correct past tense form of 'run' is 'ran.'

Answer: The correct form is 'She doesn't like apples.'

'Don't' should be 'doesn't' to agree with the singular subject 'She.'

• Running fast.
• She runs.
• Because she is tired.
• When it rains.

Answer: She runs.

A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb, and 'She runs' fulfills this requirement.

Answer: Editing improves clarity and correctness in writing.