1. 1. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [D.B. 2019]
Student: - Excuse me sir I want to
discuss with you some grammatical problems.
Teacher: - What class are you in
Student: - sir I am in class XI I
am a newly admitted student here.
Teacher: - Okay tell me yours
problems
Student: - I want to understand the
difference between a phrase and a clause.
Teacher: - Dont worry. Ill help you
understand the difference.
Answer:-
Student: - Excuse me, sir? I want to discuss with you some grammatical problems.
Teacher: - What class are you in?
Student: - sir, I am in class XI. I
am a newly admitted student here.
Teacher: - Okay, tell me yours problems.
Student: - I want to understand the
difference between a phrase and a clause.
Teacher: - Don’t worry! I’ll help you understand the
difference.
2. 2. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [C.B. 2019]
Sajid: - Hurrah weve won the match.
Sifat: - What match Sajid
Sajid: - The football match between
yours school team and our school team.
Sifat: - Oh my Alimghty! How did it
happen?
Sajid: - We won by 3 goals to 1
Sifat: - I thought our team was
better than yours.
Sajid: - The result shows who is
batter.
Sifat: - Anyway well do better next
year.
Sajid: - Best of luck sifat.
Answer:-
Sajid: - Hurrah!
We’ve won the match.
Sifat: - What match, Sajid?
Sajid: - The football match between
yours school team and our school team.
Sifat: - Oh, my Almighty! How did it happen?
Sajid: - We won by 3 goals to 1.
Sifat: - I thought our team was
better than yours.
Sajid: - The result shows who is
batter.
Sifat: - Anyway, we’ll do better next year.
Sajid: - Best of luck! sifat.
3. 3. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [R.B 2019]
Youve
cut off your hair, asked Jim, laboriously as if he had not arrived at that
patent fact yet even after the hardest mental labor. Cut it off and sold it,
said Della. Dont you like me just as well, anyhow Im me hair aamnt I Jim looked
about the room curiously. You say your hair is gone he said with an air of
almost idiocy.
Answer:-
“You’ve
cut off your hair?” asked Jim, laboriously, as if he had not arrived
at that patent fact yet, even after
the hardest mental labor.
“Cut
it off and sold it,” said Della. “Don’t you like me just as well, anyhow? I’m me without my hair, ain’t
I?
Jim
looked about the room curiously. “You say your hair is gone?” he said, with an
air of almost idiocy.
4. 4. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [J.B. 2019]
Jerry:
- I can chop some wood today.
Writer:
- But Ive a boy coming from the orphanage.
Jerry:
- Im the boy
Writer:
- You But youre very small in size.
Jerry:
- Size doesent matter chopping wood. Some
of the big boys don’t chop well. Ive been chopping wood for a long time.
Writer:
- Very well thers the axe. Go ahead see what you can do
Answer:-
Jerry:
- I can chop some wood today.
Writer:
- But I’ve a boy coming from the
orphanage.
Jerry:
- I’m the boy.
Writer:
- You? But you’re very small in size.
Jerry:
- Size doesn’t matter chopping wood.
Some of the big boys don’t chop well. I’ve
been chopping wood for a long time.
Writer:
- Very well. There’s the axe. Go ahead see what you can do.
5. 6. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [S.B. 2019]
The
traveller said to the peasant “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn” The
peasant said “Yes I can Do you want one in which you can spend the night’’ The
traveller said, “I dont wish to stay there I only want a meal” Follow me and I
will take you to a nice one.
Answer:-
The
traveller said to the peasant, “Can
you tell me the way to the nearest inn?”
The peasant said, ‘“Yes, I can. Do you want one in which you can
spend the night?’’ The traveller
said, “I don’t wish to stay there. I only want a meal.” “Follow me and I will take you to a nice one.”
6. 7. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [B.B. 2019]
While
I was going to market yesterday I met a boy begging in the street on being
asked to tell the reason of begging the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes
said oh sir I have a sad tale to tell you would you please hear my story yes I
would like to said to him Instead of telling the story the boy simply began to
cry.
Answer:-
While
I was going to market yesterday, I
met a boy begging in the street. On
being asked to tell the reason of begging,
the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said,
“Oh sir, I have a sad tale to tell you.
Would you please hear my story?” “Yes, I would like to,” said to him.
Instead of telling the story, the
boy simply began to cry.
7. 8. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [Ctg.B. 2019]
Student:
- Excuse me sir. May I come in?
Teacher:
- Yes come in.
Student:
- Thank you sir.
Teacher:
- What can I do for you.
Student:
- Would you kindly make me clear about
the use of this punctuation mark.
Teacher:
- Didnt
you attend my class yesterday?
Student:
- No sir. I did not come.
Teacher:
- Why You must not miss any class.
Student:
- Ill never miss any class sir.
Answer:-
Student:
- Excuse me, sir. May I come in?
Teacher:
- Yes, come in.
Student:
- Thank you, sir.
Teacher:
- What can I do for you?
Student:
- Would you kindly make me clear about the use of this punctuation mark?
Teacher:
- Didn’t you attend my class
yesterday?
Student:
- No, sir. I did not come.
Teacher:
- Why? You must not miss any class.
Student:
- I’ll never miss any class, sir.
8. 9. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [Dnj.B. 2019]
Hasan:
- Can you tell me a little about Dhaka
Husib:
- Sure what would you like to know
Hasan:-
Well whats a good time to visit there?
Husib:
- I think you can visit in winter.
Hasan:
- Good and what should I see there
Husib:
- Well you visit Sonargaon. Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts.
But you not leave Dhaka without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan:
- Anything else
Husib:-oh
yes if you have time you may visit Ahsan Manjil. You could have on excellent
experience of the Mughal and the British architecture.
Answer:-
Hasan:
- Can you tell me a little about Dhaka?
Husib:
- Sure! What would you like to know?
Hasan:-
Well, what’s a good time to visit
there?
Husib:
- I think you can visit in winter.
Hasan:
- Good and what should I see there?
Husib:
- Well, you visit Sonargaon. Folk
Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you not leave Dhaka without
visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan:
- Anything else?
Husib:-oh
yes. if you have time, you may visit Ahsan Manjil. You
could have on excellent experience of the Mughal and the British architecture.
9. 10. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [HSC.Exam. 2018]
One
day while going to college I met an old man who had nothing of his own having
seen me he began to cry but could not as he was too weak to cry feeling a great
pity for him I wanted to know about him what led him to this miserable
condition so I started asking him questions.
Answer:-
One
day while going to college, I met an
old man who had nothing of his own. Having
seen me, he began to cry but
could not as he was too weak to cry. Feeling
a great pity for him I wanted to know about him. What led him to this miserable condition? So I started
asking him questions.
10. 11. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [HSC.Exam. 2018]
Bindu: - do you read newspaper regularly Hema.
Hema:
- Yes I do. What about you.
Bindu:
- To tell you frankly I do not
read newspaper regularly.
Hema:-Why
You
get enough time.
Bindu:
- I do but I do not like. Moreover I think it is wastage of time
Hema:
- Strange Why do you think so.
Answer:-
Bindu: - Do you read newspaper regularly, Hema?
Hema:
- Yes, I do. What about you?
Bindu:
- To tell you frankly, I do not read newspaper
regularly.
Hema:-Why? You get enough time.
Bindu:-
I do, but I do not like. Moreover, I think it
is wastage of time
Hema:
- Strange! Why do you think so?
11. 12. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [D.B. 2017]
Abid: - We are about to finish our H.S.C examination. Are
you thinking about your future
Hasib: - Yes, what about you
Abid:
- I want
to pursue higher education What are your plans
Hasib:
- I rather
follow some vocation course to make my career
Abid:-
Really have you thought of any particular vocation
Hasib:-Yes,
I would like to join the Fashion
Design course This career has a prospect these days
Abid:
- Is it suitable for boys
Hasib:
- Why not Boys are as good as
girl in many professions nowadays Whats
you future plan
Abid:- I would like
to teaching
Hasib: - Its a good
profession for a studious boy like you
Answer:-
Abid: - We are about to finish our
H.S.C examination. Are you
thinking about your future?
Hasib: - Yes, what about you?
Abid:
- I want
to pursue higher education. What are your plans?
Hasib:
- I rather
follow some vocation course to make my career.
Abid:-
Really!
Have you thought of any particular vocation?
Hasib:-Yes,
I would like to join the Fashion
Design course. This career has a
prospect these days.
Abid:
- Is it suitable for boys?
Hasib:
- Why not? Boys are as good as girl in many professions nowadays? What’s your future plan?
Abid:- I would like
to teaching.
Hasib: - It’s
a good profession for a studious boy like you.
12. 13. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [CC.B. 2017]
how is your father rana said mr karim He is
very well thank you replied rana i am glad to hear that he is in good health
said mr karim.
Answer:-
"How is
your father, Rana?” said Mr. Karim. "He is very well, thank you." replied Rana.
“I am glad to hear that he is in
good health," said Mr. Karim
13. 14. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [R.B. 2017]
"I'm not in the least hungry," my
guest sighed "but if you insist I don't mind having some asparagus."
I ordered them. "Aren't you going to have any" "No I never eat
asparagus." "I know there are people who don't like them. The fact
is, you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat." "Coffee" I
said "Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee" she answered.
Answer:-
"I'm not in the least hungry," my
guest sighed, "but if you
insist I don't mind having some asparagus." I ordered them. "Aren't
you going to have any?"
"No, I
never eat asparagus." "I know there are people who don't like them.
The fact is, you ruin your palate by
all the meat you eat." "Coffee?"
I said. "Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee," she answered.
14. 15. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors:- [J.B. 2017
Tourist: - How old is the edifice guide
Guide: - Madame its a 15th century edifice
Tourist: - What a wonderful edifice it is
Guide: - It was built by Akbar the then emperor of India.
Tourist: - Oh! I see
Guide: - Madame
we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark soon.
Tourist: - Isnt the place safe?
Guide: - It is. But the security does not allow
anybody after sunset
Answer:-
Tourist: - How old is the edifice,
guide?
Guide: - Madame, it’s
a 15th century edifice.
Tourist: - What a wonderful edifice it is!
Guide: - It was built by Akbar,
the then emperor of India.
Tourist: - Oh! I see.
Guide: - Madame, we should move now. The sun is about to set.
It would be dark soon.
Tourist: - Isn’t the place safe?
Guide: - It is. But the security does not allow
anybody after sunset
15. 16. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [S.B.
2017]
Entering
the study my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgusts How dirty you have made the room Why do you
use it if you can't keep it tidy I said, i am extremely sorry, I have been a
nuisance In future you'll never see the room in such a bad
condition I promise.
Answer:-
Entering
the study, my elder brother looked
around and burst out in disgusts.
How dirty you have made the room!
Why do you use it if you can't keep
it tidy? I said, “I am extremely sorry, I have been a nuisance.
In future, you'll never see the room
in such a bad condition, I promise.”
16. 17. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [B.B 2017]
Myself: - Good morning Rana.
How are you?
Rana:- I am so so and you
Myself:- I am well. But why aren't you completely well.
Rana:- In every examination I'm cutting a sorry figure.
Myself: - Whats the reason? Dont you utilize your time properly?
Rana: - I spend most of the time in watching TV.
Myself: - Recreation is necessary. But spending too much time on
this has no good side.
Rana:- I don't feel bored in watching TV.
Myself: - But as a student, you should study more and more.
Rana: - Thank you for your good advice.
Myself: - Welcome.
Answer:-
Myself: - Good morning, Rana. How are you?
Rana: - I am so so,
and you?
Myself:- I am well. But,
why aren't you completely well?
Rana:- In every examination I'm cutting a sorry figure.
Myself: - What’s the reason? Don’t
you utilize your time properly?
Rana: - I spend most of the time in watching TV.
Myself: - Recreation is necessary. But, spending too much time on this has no good side.
Rana:- I don't feel bored in watching TV.
Myself: - But, as a student, you should study more
and more.
Rana: - Thank you for your good advice.
Myself: - Welcome!
17. 18. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [Ctg.B. 2017]
Son: - Did you keep a diary during the liberation war
Father: - Yes I did.
Son: - Can Ive a look at it?
Father: - I'm afraid, I've lost it.
Son: - Can you remember anything about it
Father: - Yes, I remember one event There were lots of sounds and
bangs outside one night. You wanted to look out but we didn't let you.
Son: - Why
Father: - Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years
old then
Son: - I can't remember anything.
Father: - Its natural. No one can remember all from early childhood
Answer:-
Son: - Did you keep a diary during the liberation war?
Father: - Yes, I did.
Son: - Can I’ve a
look at it?
Father: - I'm afraid, I've lost it.
Son: - Can you remember anything about it?
Father: - Yes, I remember one event.
There were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night. You wanted to look out, but we didn't let you.
Son: - Why?
Father: - Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years
old then!
Son: - I can't remember anything.
Father: - It's natural. No one can remember all from
early childhood.
18. 19. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [Dnj.B. 2017]
Aryan:- Do you read newspaper regularly Farhan
Farhan: -
Yes I do. What's about you
Aryan: - To
tell you frankly I do not read newspaper regularly.
Farhan:
- Why You get enough time during
the break in the college.
Aryan:
- Yes I do get but I do not
like. Moreover I think it is a wastage of time.
Farhan: - Rememberm
newspaper is called the 'store house' of knowledge. The more you will read newspaper the more you will learn.
Aryan:
- Then, from today, I will start
reading newspaper
Farhan:
- Yes, that's like a good
friend.
Answer:-
Aryan: - Do you read newspaper regularly, Farhan?
Farhan:
- Yes, I do.
What's about you?
Aryan: - To
tell you frankly, I do not read
newspaper regularly.
Farhan:
- Why? You get
enough time during the break in the college.
Aryan:
- Yes, I do get
but I do not like. Moreover, I think
it is wastage of time.
Farhan: - Remember, newspaper is called the 'store house'
of knowledge. The more you will read newspaper,
the more you will learn.
Aryan:
- Then, from today, I will start
reading newspaper.
Farhan:
- Yes, that's like a good
friend.
19. 20. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [D.B. 2016]
A:
- Whats solar energy?
B:
- Its one of the renewable
energy sources.
A:
- Why is it called green energy
B:
- Well its green energy because
it helps us keep the earth green I mean it doesnt emit any pollutant in the
atmosphere when we produce and use it.
A:
- I see then it must be a clean
source of energy.
B:
- Exactly. And thats why its
also called clean energy.
Answer:-
A:
- What's solar
energy?
B:
- It's one of
the renewable energy sources.
A:
- Why is it called green energy?
B:
- Well, it's
green energy because it helps us keep the earth green. I mean it doesn't
emit any pollutant in the atmosphere when we produce and use it.
A:
- I see, then it must be a clean source of energy.
B:
- Exactly. And that's why it's also called clean energy.
20. 21. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [C.B. 2016]
Arif:
- Hello
How are you Zakia?
Zakin:
- Fine. What about you
Arif:
- Well I was a bit sick
Zakin:
- Really
What happened
Arif:
- Stomach upset. I had outside
food. It troubled my stomach.
Zakin:
- That's why I always try to
avoid outside food they are unhygienic.
Arif:
- I'm not going to have it
anymore.
Zakin:
- Anyway you take care
Arif:- bye.
Answer:-
Arif:
- Hello. How are you,
Zakia?
Zakin:
- Fine. What about you?
Arif:
- Well, I was a
bit sick.
Zakin:
- Really! What happened?
Arif:
- Stomach upset. I had outside
food. It troubled my stomach.
Zakin:
- That's why I always try to
avoid outside food, they are
unhygienic.
Arif:
- I'm not going to have it
anymore.
Zakin:
- Anyway, you take care,
Arif:- bye.
21. 22. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [R.B. 2016]
Husband:
- .Husband cant you cook food properly
Wife:-I
cook food properly The problem is with
you
Husband: - Really These foods are crapThey taste
pathetic
Wife: - I spend time
in the kitchen from morning till afternoon. I work hard. I take care of two
children at home. What do you do?
Husband: - I work hard
and earn money that you spend lavishly.
Wife: - How dare you
say that
Husband:
- Well that is the truth
Answer:-
Husband:
- .Husband can’t you cook food properly?
Wife:-I
cook food properly. The problem
is with you.
Husband: - Really! These foods are crap. They taste pathetic.
Wife: - I spend time
in the kitchen from morning till afternoon. I work hard. I take care of two
children at home. What do you do?
Husband: - I work hard
and earn money that you spend lavishly.
Wife: - How dare you
say that?
Husband:
- Well, that is the truth.
22. 23. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [J.B. 2016]
Nazmul:- Excuse me
Where is the nearest hospital
Arafat:- Its about 2 kilometers from here You
will have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus
Nazmul :- I see. Is there a bus station near
here
Arafat:- Yes there is a bus stop at the
corner
Nazmul:- Thank you.
Arafat:-
Dont mention it
Answer:-
Nazmul: - Excuse me.
Where is the nearest hospital?
Arafat: - It's about 2 kilometers from
here. You will have to hire a taxi.
You can also go by bus.
Nazmul: - I see. Is there a bus station near here?
Arafat: - Yes, there is a bus stop at the cormer.
Nazmul: - Thank you.
Arafat:
- Don’t mention it.
23. 24. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [S.B. 2016]
Tourist: - How old the edifice guide
Guide: - Madame its a 15th century edifice
Tourist: - What a wonderful
edifice it is
Guide:
- It was built by Akbar the emperor of India.
Tourist: - Oh I see
Guide: - Madame we should move now. The sun
is about to set. It would be dark.
Tourist: - Isnt the place safe?
Guide:
- It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset
Answer:-
Tourist: - How old the edifice, guide?
Guide: - Madame, it's a 15th century edifice.
Tourist: - What a wonderful
edifice it is!
Guide:
- It was built by Akbar, the emperor
of India.
Tourist: - Oh! I see.
Guide: - Madame, we should move now. The sun is
about to set. It would be dark.
Tourist: - Isn't the place safe?
Guide:
- It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset.
24. 25. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [B.B. 2016]
Student: - May I come in Sir?
Principal: - Yes come in.
Student: - Good morning Sir
Principal: - Good morning How can I help you
Student: - Sir we would like to arrange a study tour
Principal: - It's a
great idea. Ill appreciate it Submit an application to me so that I can take
step in favour of you. Student: - Ok Sir We will write an application on behalf
of the students
Principal: - Ok, see
you
Student:-Thank you
very much, Sir
Principal: - You are
most welcome
Answer:-
Student: - May I come in, Sir?
Principal: - Yes, come in.
Student: - Good morning, Sir.
Principal: - Good morning. How can I help you?
Student: - Sir, we would like to
arrange a study tour.
Principal: - It's a
great idea. I'll appreciate it. Submit an application to me so that
I can take step in favour of you. Student: - Ok Sir. We will write an application on behalf of the students.
Principal: - Ok, see you.
Student:-Thank you
very much, Sir.
Principal: - You are
most welcome.
25. 26. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [Ctg.B. 2016]
"Good Morning,
where are you going" said the merchant. I was just coming to see you said
the youth. "What do you want" "Please, help me to earn my bread
by the labour of my hands. "Do you really want work!" said the
merchant. Yes if you have any." "Then follow me and carry the box
from the shop to my house." "By Allah I'm really grateful to you.",
said the youth.
Answer:-
"Good Morning, where are you going?" said the merchant. "I was just coming to see you," said the youth. "What
do you want?" "Please,
help me to earn my bread by the labour of my hands." "Do you really want work?" said the merchant. "Yes,
if you have any." "Then
follow me and carry the box from the shop to my house." "By Allah, I'm really grateful to you.",
said the youth.
26. 27. There
are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write
the text correcting the errors: - [Dnj.B. 2016]
how is your father Rana said mr karim He is
very well Thank you replied
rana
i am glad to hear that he is in good health
said mr karim
"How is your father, Rana?" said Mr. Karim. "He is very well. Thank you", replied
Rana. "I am glad to hear that he is in good health", said Mr. Karim.
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