Test on Foundations of Sesotho Language

Question 1: Lesson 8.1 introduces the Sesotho phrase for asking if a clothing item is available in a different color.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: Lesson 8.1 lists phrases for enquiring about size, apologizing, saying 'fortunately' and 'unfortunately', asking about credit, and discussing price increases or reductions. It does not include any phrase for asking if a clothing item is available in a different color.

Question 2: According to the provided study materials, which statements accurately describe the formation of possessive concords in Sesotho?

A. The noun denoting the possessor is always placed first, followed by the thing possessed.

B. The possessive concord always comes before the possessor.

C. The 'wa-' possessive concord is specifically used when the possessor noun belongs to the o- relationship class, class 1a.

D. When the possessive concord is attached to words that begin with a vowel, the vowels merge.

Explanation: Option 0 is incorrect because the study material states: 'the noun which denotes the thing possessed is always placed first, followed by the possessor.' Option 1 is correct as the material indicates: 'The possessive concord which always comes before the possessor'. Option 2 is correct, as explained: 'Where the possessor noun is a noun which belongs to the o- relationship class, class 1a, the wa- possessive concord is used instead of the ordinary possessive concord.' Option 3 is correct, as stated: 'Remember that when the possessive concord is attached to words which commence in a vowel, the vowels merge'.

Question 3: Lesson 11, focusing on filling in forms, also enables you to introduce people to one another in Sesotho.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: Lesson 11 (THUTO YA 11) on filling in forms focuses on completing forms, asking about particulars and whereabouts, using -teng and -ha e yo, and forming locatives. Introducing people to one another is covered in Lesson 14 (THUTO YA 14).

Question 4: Based on the provided study materials, which lesson explicitly states that students will learn to form locatives in Sesotho?

A. THUTO YA 10 LEHODIMO LE JWANG?

B. THUTO YA 11 HO TLATSA DIFOROMO

C. THUTO YA 14 REGINALD LE MOFUMAHADI WA HAE BA KETEKA MOKETJANA HO TLOTLA MORADI WA BONA REANETSE

D. STUDY UNIT 3

Explanation: Page 59, under 'THUTO YA 11 HO TLATSA DIFOROMO', states: 'At the end of this lesson you will be able to: . form locatives in Sesotho and use them in sentences.' The other lessons do not mention forming locatives.

Question 5: Michael Jackson wore a beautiful red jacket upon his arrival in South Africa.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials state: "O apere mebala yohle ya hae eo a e ratang, baki e ntle e kgubedu..." and "He wore his favourite colours, a beautiful red jacket..."