HSC English 2nd Paper

Punctuation

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors. [D. B. 2023]

Lion: How dare you wake me up

Mouse: I'm sorry,sir.I did not mean to wake you, I was just playing
Lion: Now I'm going to kill you.
Mouse: Oh please sir. Have mercy on me one day, I can be your help.
Lion: What rubbish'How can a little mouse help a big lion

Answer:

Lion: How dare you wake me up?

Mouse: I'm sorry, Sir. I did not mean to wake you. I was just playing.
Lion: Now, I'm going to kill you.
Mouse: Oh, please, Sir. Have mercy on me! One day, I can be your help.
Lion: What rubbish! How can a little mouse help a big lion?

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors. [R. B. 2023]

Ratan said to his father I want to go outside for sometime. Why is it not the suitable time for going out.
I need to meet my friend Shimul. Now it is 8 PM. You should not waste time doing this type of activities
father replied. Ill come back before 9 O clock
said Ratan. "This is the last time I think," father said.

Answer:

Ratan said to his father, ― I want togo outside for

sometime. Why is it not the suitable time for going out? I need to meet my friend, Shimul.‖ "Now, it is
8 PM. You should not waste time doing this type of activities," father replied. ―I'll comeback before 9
o'clock," said Ratan. "This is the last time I think," father said.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite 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 your problems
Student : I want to understand the difference between a phrase and a clause.
Teacher : Don’t worry. Ill help you understand the difference .

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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 your 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 .

4. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors. [R. B. 2019]

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 labour. Cut it off and sold it, said Della. Don’t you like me
just as well, anyhow Im me without my hair ain't I Jim looked about the room curiously. You say
your hair is gone he said with an air almost of 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 labour. "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 almost of idiocy.

5. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite 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 doesnt matter chopping wood. Some of the big boys don't chop well. Ive been chopping
wood for a long time
Writer : Very well theres 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 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 .

6. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors. [C. B. 2019]

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Sajid : Hurrah weve won the match.
Sifat : What match Sajid
Sajid : The football match between your
school. team and our school team.
Sifat : Oh my Almighty! How did it happen?
Sajid : We won by 3 goals to one (1);
Sifat : I thought our team was better than yours.
Sajid : The result shows who is better.
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 your school team and our school team.
Sifat : Oh,my Almighty! How did it happen?
Sajid : We won by 3 goals to one (1) .
Sifat : I thought, our team was better than yours.
Sajid : The result shows who is better.
Sifat : Anyway, we'll do better next year.
Sajid :Best of luck, Sifat.

7. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite 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 .

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Teacher : Why? You must not miss any class.
Student: I'll never miss any class, sir.

8 There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite 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 don’t 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 ."

9. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite 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 I 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," I said to him.
Instead of telling the story, the boy simply began to cry!

10. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.[Din. B. 2019]

Hasan : Can you tell me a little about Dhaka

Hasib :Sure what would you like to know
Hasan : Well whats a good time to visit there?
Hasib : I think you can visit in winter.
Hasan : Good and what should I see there
Hasib : Well you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you must
not leave Dhaka without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan : Anything else
Hasib : Oh yes if you have time you may visit Ahsan Manjil. You could have an excellent experience
of the Mughal and the British architecture .

Answer:

Hasan : Can you tell me a little about Dhaka?

Hasib : Sure. What would you like to know?

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Hasan :Well, what's a good time to visit there?
Hasib : I think you can visit in winter.
Hasan : Good and what should I see there?
Hasib : Well, you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you
must not leave Dhaka without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan : Anything else?
Hasib : Oh, yes. If you have time, you may visit Ahsan Manjil. You could have an excellent experience
of the Mughal and the British architecture .

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors. [Notre Dame College, Dhaka]

I never eat anything for luncheon she said Oh don't say that I answered generously. "I never eat more
than one thing I think people eat far too much nowadays A little fish perhaps. I wonder if they have
any salmon."

Answer:

I never eat anything for luncheon,‖ she said. Oh, don't say that!‖ I answered generously.I never eat more
than one thing. I think people eat far too much nowadays. A little fish, perhaps. I wonder if they
have any salmon.‖

12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Father: Whats wrong with you my dear? You look pale?

Daughter:I am afraid and I dont knowhow to tell you?
Father: Don't be afraid? Just tell me whats happened?
Daughter:Actually, lve failed in my pre-test and you have to meet my class teacher.
Father: What a shame?

Answer:

Fahter:What's wrong with you, my dear? You look pale.

Daughter: I am afraid and I don't knowhow to tell you.
Father: Don't be afraid. Just tell me what's happened.
Daughter: Actually, I've failed in my pre-test and you have to meet my class teacher.
Father : What a shame!

13. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Student : What is meant by deforestation sir?

Teacher : Being a student of class XII you do not know this. Student : No sir my conception is not clear.
Teacher : OK what is your conception?
Student : If we go on cutting down our trees a day will come when there will be no trees left this
is called deforestation.

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Teacher : Well done you are correct. Your conception is absolutely clear I see.

Answer:

Student:What is meant by deforestation, sir?

Teacher : Being a student of class XII you do not know this? Student : No, sir. My conception is not
clear.
Teacher : OK. What is your conception?
Student : If we go on cutting down our trees, a day will come when there will be no trees left. This
is called deforestation.
Teacher : Well done! You are correct. Your conception is absolutely clear, I see.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors. [Holy Cross College, Dhaka]

Lady Guest : You see youve filled your stomach with a lot of
meat. Therefore you cant eat anymore?
Writer : I took a Mutton chop.
Lady Guest : Follow my example!
Writer : Ill do better than that dont be tensed?
Lady Guest : Humorist you‘re quite a humorist.

Answer:

Lady Guest : You See, you've filled your stomach with a lot of meat. Therefore, you can't eat anymore.
Writer : I took a mutton chop.
Lady Guest : Follow my example!
Writer : I'll do better than that. Don't be tensed.
Lady Guest : Humorist! You‘re quite a humorist!

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.[Dhaka College, Dhaka]

Abid: Have you heard the latest news

Hasan: No whats happened
Abid: Well it seems Tamal and Topu have broken off their friendship.
Hasan: Really its not at all surprising.
Abid:Why do you think so?
Hasan: Tamal was very selfish. They were bound to break off
today or tomorrow.
Abid:Yes the sooner the better.
Hasan: But Topu is a good boy. Hes a pretty tough character.

Answer:

Abid: Have you heard the latest news?

Hasan: No. What's happened?

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Abid:Well. It seems Tamal and Topu have broken off their relationship.
Hasan: Really! It's not at all surprising.
Abid:Why do you think so?
Hasan: Tamal was very selfish. They were bound to break off
today or tomorrow.
Abid:Yes. The sooner, the better.
Hasan: But Topu is a good boy. He's a pretty tough character.

16. Punctuate the following text. [Dhaka City College, Dhaka]

My dear friends said the piper I know a charm by which I can rid you of these rats but you must pay me
one thousand guilders for this service One thousand guilders cried the men We will give you ten
thousand if you can rid us of these rats

Answer:

"My dear friends," said the Piper, "I know a charm by which I can rid you of these rats. But you must
pay one thousand guilders for this service." "One thousand guilders!" cried the men. "We will give
you ten thousand if you can rid us of these rats."

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.[Dhaka Commerce College, Dhaka]

Tourist : How old is the edifice guide?

Guide : Madam 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 : Madam we should move now. The sun is about to set. Tourist : Isnt the place safe
Guide : It is but the security does not allow anybody after the sunset.

Answer:

Tourist: How old is the edifice, guide?

Guide : Madam, it's a 15th century edifice.
Tourist : What awonderful edifice it is!
Guide : It was built by Akbar, the then emperor of India. Tourist : Oh! I see.
Guide : Madam, we should move now. The sun is about to set. Tourist : Isn't the place safe?
Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset.

18. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Asad : Excuse me Where is the nearest hospital

Mizan: Its about 2 Kilometers from here You will have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus
Asad : I see Is there a bus station near here
Mizan: Yes there is a bus stop at the corner.

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Asad :Thankyou.
Milan:Dont mention it

Answer:

Asad:Excuse me. Where is the nearest hospital?

Mizan: It's about 2 kilometres from here. You will have to hire a taxi. You can also go by bus.
Asad : I see. Is there a bus station near here?
Mizan: Yes, there is a bus stop at the corner.
Asad :Thank you.
Milan: Don't mention it.

19. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Mou : Hey what's your HSC result.

Keya : GPA-5
Mou : Wow, That's wonderful. You really deserve it friend.
Keya : Thanks what about you
Mou : GPA 4.50. I got poor grades in English and Mathematics.
Keya : Nevermind dowell next time.
Mou : Anyway are you trying your luck in Dhaka university?
Keya : Yes and you
Mou : Will my poor GPA allow to sit for the Dhaka University test I don't think so.

Answer:

Mou: Hey, what's your HSC result?

Keya : GPA-5.
Mou : Wow! That's wonderful. You really deserve it, friend.
Keya : Thanks. What about you?
Mou : GPA-4.50. I got poor grades in English and Mathematics.
Keya : Nevermind. Do well next time.
Mou : Anyway, are you trying your luck in Dhaka University?
Keya : Yes, and you?
Mou : Will my poor GPA allow to sit for the Dhaka University test? I don't think so.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Student :What is meant by deforestation sir?

Teacher :Being a student of class xii you do not know this. Student :No sir my conception is not clear.
Teacher :Ok what is your conception?
Student :If we go on cutting down our trees a day will come when there will be no trees left
this is called deforestation.
Teacher :Well done you are correct. Your conception is absolutely clear I see.

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Answer:

Student:What is meant by deforestation, Sir?

Teacher :Being a student of class XII, you do not know this. Student :No, Sir. My conception is not
clear.
Teacher :Ok. What is your conception?
Student :If we go on cutting down our trees, a day will come when there will be no trees left. This
is called deforestation.
Teacher :Well done. You are correct. Your conception is absolutely clear, I see.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Journalist : How do you rate your performance in the last match?

Cricketer : Certainly it is one of my best performances.
Journalist : What a great century It is surely a match winning knock. So whats next.
Cricketer : III just try to play my natural game in future. I play for my country 17 crore people depend
on me.
Journalist: God bless you Hope to see more match winning knocks from you.
Cricketer : Thankyou keep me in your Prayers.

Answer:

Journalist : How do you rate your performance in the last match?

Cricketer : Certainly. It is one of my best performances.
Journalist: What a great century! It is surely a match winning knock. So, what's next?
Cricketer: I'll just try to play my natural game in future. I play for my country. 17 crore people depend
on me.
Journalist : God bless you. Hope to see more match winning knocks from you.
Cricketer: Thankyou. Keep me in your prayers.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.[BAF Shaheen College, Dhaka]

Son : Did you keep a diary during the liberation war

Father : Yes I did
Son : Can I have a look at it?
Father : I‘m afraid, Ive 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 lookout but we didn‘t let you.
Son : Why
Father : Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then
Son : I cant remember anything.
Father:Its natural. No one can remember all from early childhood

Answer:

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Son:Did you keep a diary during the Liberation War?
Father:Yes, I did.
Son : Can I have 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.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Tourist : Excuse me sir. Could you tell me how to go to New Market please?
Native : Certainly you must be a new comer in this city. Are you driving or taking public transport.
Tourist : Today I'm taking buses. You're right I'm a tourist. I
drove here yesterday but today I've decided to go by bus.
Native : That's good. Now you're on the wrong street. You have to walk half a mile to catch a bus
for New Market. Take this narrow road and reach Farmgate from which you will catch the bus.
Tourist : Just let me write down all this. I don't want to get lost. How long will the journey take?
Native : The journey will take 20 minutes.
Tourist : Thanks I appreciate your help.
Native : Welcome.

Answer:

Tourist: Excuse me, sir. Could you tell me how togo to New Market, please?
Native : Certainly. You must be a new comer in this city. Are you driving or taking public transport?
Tourist : Today I'm taking buses. You're right. I'm a tourist. I drove here yesterday, but today I've decided
to go by bus.
Native : That's good. Now you're on the wrong street. You have to walk half a mile to catch a bus for
New Market. Take this narrow road and reach Farmgate from which you will catch the bus.
Tourist : Just let me write down all this. I don't want to get lost. How long will the journey take?
Native : The journey will take 20 minutes.
Tourist : Thanks I appreciate your help.
Native : Welcome.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Benu : May I come in, sir?

Post Master:Please do, what can I do for you
Benu: My father is in Sylhet. He sent a mail last week. But I haven't received it so far. Would you
please check it up

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Nazmul : Excuse me where is the nearest hospital
Arafat : Its about 2 kilometres from here You will have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus.
Nozrul : I see. Is there a bus station near here
Arafat : Yes there is a bus stop at the corner
Nozrul : Tank you
Arafat : Don't mention it.

Answer:

Ben: May I come in, sir?

Post Maste: Please do. What can I do for you?
Benu : My father is in Sylhet. He sent a mail last week. But I haven't received it so far. Would you
please check it up?
Nazmul : Excuse me. Where is the nearest hospital?
Arafat : It's about 2 kilometres from here. You will have to hire a taxi. You can also go by bus.
Nozrul : I see. Is there a bus station near here?
Arafat : Yes, there is a bus stop at the corner.
Nozrul : Tank you.
Arafat : Don't mention it

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

The beggar said to me "Give me some money I have been starving for last two days." Come with
me. I will buy you lunch from a restaurant, said I the beggar said "Thank you sir you're very kind."

Answer:

The beggar said to me, "Give me some money. I have been starving for last two days." "Come with me.
I will buy you a lunch from a restaurant," said I. The beggar said, "Thank you, Sir. You're very kind."

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

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 : That is the truth.

Answer:

Husband : Can't you cook food properly?

Wife : I cook food properly. The problem is with you.

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Husband : Really? These foods are crap. They taste pathetic.
Wife : I spend time in 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 :That is the truth.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Della : May I come in

Sophronie : Yes, please
Della : Do you buy hair?
Sophronie : Yes, I buy hair.
Della : Will you buy my hair.
Sophronie : Take your hat off and lets have a sight at the locks of it
Della: How much will you?
Sophronie : Twenty dollor.
Della: Only twenty dollors.
Sophronie : Yes that's the best I can offer.
Della: OK give it tome quick.
Sophronie : Here it is.

Answer:

Della: May I come in?

Sophronie : Yes, please.
Della: Do you buy hair?
Sophronie : Yes, I buy hair.
Della: Will you buy my hair?
Sophronie : Take your hat off and let's have a sight at the locks of it.
Della: How much will you?
Sophronie : "Twenty dollors".
Della: Only twenty dollors.
Sophronie : Yes, that's the best I can offer.
Della: OK. Give it tome quick.
Sophronie : Here it is.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Entering the study room my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgust. How dirty you have
made the room! Why do you use it if you cant 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:

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Entering the study room, my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgust, "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."

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Newton : Excuse me where is the nearest hospital

Shuvro : Its about two kilometers from here You have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus
Newton : I see Is there a bus station near here
Shuvro : Yes there is a bus stop at the corner
Newton : Thankyou.
Shurvro : Don't mention it..

Answer:

Newton: Excuse me, where is the nearest hospital

Shuvro : It's about two kilometers from here. You have to hire
a taxi. You can also go by bus.
Newton : I see. Is there a bus station near here?
Shuvro : Yes, there is a bus stop at the corner.
Newton : Thankyou.
Shurvro : Don't mention it.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

"Mina, have you done your English lesson today?" asked the teacher. "Yes sir" she replied. "But I
haven't understood one grammatical point." "Come to my room 111 help you," said the teacher.
Thankyou sir she smilingly said.

Answer:

"Mina, have you done your English lesson today?" asked the teacher. "Yes, sir," she replied.
"But I haven't understood one grammatical point." "Come to my room. I'll help you," said the teacher.
"Thankyou, sir," she smilingly said.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Rana : Hi Kamal. Whats the news?

Kamal: We are planning to visit Cox's Bazar in the month of February. Why don't you join us?
Rana : Certainly I will. Which places are you going to visit.
Kamal: We want to visit the Saint Martins Island and Teknaf in Bazar from 10 to 17 February 2017.
Kamal: Okay. Ill draft it neatly.

Answer:

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Rana:Hi, Kamal. What's the news?
Kamal: We are planning to visit Cox's Bazar in the month of February. Why don't you join us?
Rana : Certainly, I will. Which places are you going to visit?
Kamal: We want to visit the Saint. Martin's Island and Teknaf in addition to other places of interest.
Rana : Can you help us in drafting the application?
Kamal: Tell me the date of visit, the number of persons and time.
Rana : We are a group often, and we would like to visit Cox's Bazar from 10 to 17 February, 2017.
Kamal: Okay. I'll draft it neatly.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Jenny : Excuse me where is the nearest hospital.

Rafi : It's about 2 kilometers from here. You will have to hire a
taxi You can also go by bus.
Jenny : I see is there a bus station near here.
Rafi : Yes there is a bus stop at the corner.
Jenny : Thankyou
Rafi : Don't mention it.

Answer:

Jenny: Excuse me. Where is the nearest hospital?

Rafi : It's about 2 kilometres from here. You will have to hire a taxi. You can also go by bus.
Jenny : I see! Is there a bus station near here?
Rafi : Yes, there is a bus stop at the corner.
Jenny : Thankyou.
Rafi : Don't mention it.

[Link] are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Bablu : Hi, Montu its great to see you again

Montu : Wow It's great seeing you. How long has it been It must be more than 6 months. I'm doing
well How about you?
Bablu : Not too bad
Montu : What movie are you and the family going to see
Bablu : I came here to see a historical movie How about you?
Montu : Im going to watch Terminator 4

Answer:

Bublu: Hi, Montu. It's great to see you again.

Montu : Wow! It's great seeing you. How long has it been! It must be more than 6 months. I'm doing
well. How about you?
Bablu : Not too bad.

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Montu : What movie are you and the family going to see?
Bablu : I came here to see a historical movie. How about you?
Montu : I'm going to watch 'Terminator 4'.

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correcting the errors.

Sima : Hello Rina, Howre you?

Rina :Not fine. What about you.
Sima : I'm so so. But what's your problem?
Rina : I'm afraid of my exam. You see, I cant do well in the exam. Could you please help me sima?
Sima : Of course Rina, Dont worry about it.
Rina : You see Sima. I read a lot but I forget almost everything after a while.
Sima : Perhaps you cram answers. Don't do it. Try to understand what you read.
Rina : Thank you very much.
Sima : Youre welcome

Answer:

Sima:Hello, Rina. How're you?

Rina : Not fine. What about you?
Sima : I'm so so. But what's your problem?
Rina : I'm afraid of my exam. You see, I can't do well in the exam. Could you please help me, Sima?
Rina : Thank you very much.
Sima : You're welcome.

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correcting the errors.

Kamal : Hello Susmita. How are you?

Susmita: Fine thanks. And you
Kamal : Fine By the by could you tell me about the importance of computer education in our country
Susmita:Oh yes. There is a worldwide demand for skilled IT personnel. Bangladesh has no alternative
but to train its people.
Kamal : Why do we need to study computer
Susmita: We need to study computer studies and IT related courses to cope with the fast moving
world.
Kamal : Susmita you will be glad to learn that computer is taught in our educational institutions.
Susmita: Sorry friend. It‘s not enough. Computer should be taught in a large scale. Then we will be
able to cope with the people of the world.
Kamal: Thankyou Susmita.
Susmita: You're welcome.

Answer:

Kamal: Hello, Susmita. How are you?

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Kamal : Why do we need to study computer?
Susmita: We need to study computer studies and IT related courses to cope with the fast moving
world.
Kamal : Susmita, you will be glad to learn that computer is taught in our educational institutions.
Susmita: Sorry, friend. It‘s not enough. Computer should be taught in a large scale. Then we will
be able to cope with the people of the world.
Kamal : Thankyou, Susmita.
Susmita: You're welcome.

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correcting the errors.

Shahin : Good morning reza how are you?

Reza : I'm fine what about you?
Shahin : I'm fine too what are you reading in the newspaper.
Reza : I'm reading an article on acid throwing. This report narrates that a girl of Chandpur Girls'
College has been thrown acid by a black sheep.
Shahin : How pathetic it is a social problem and weve to work on it.
Reza : Feeling sorry passively for the victim is a backdated

Answer:

Shahin: I'm fine too. What are you reading in the newspaper?
Reza : I'm reading an article on acid throwing. This report narrates that a girl of Chandpur Girls'
College has been thrown acid by a black sheep.
Sahin : How pathetic! It is a social problem and we've to work on it.
Reza : Feeling sorry passively for the victim is a back-dated
idea, and raising voice together is an effective one. Shahin: I'm going to write on Facebook about this
report.
Reza : Let's do it.

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correcting the errors.

Karim : Wheres your pen?

Rony : It's gone
Karim : Gone
Rony : Yes it was on desk a few minutes ago. Now, there's no sign of it.
Karim : I left it on the desk.
Rony : Its my favourite pen. What can I do?
Karim : Let's complain to the Principal.
Rony : For What
Karim : For your pen
Rony : Youre mad I'll complain to the Principal for a pen.

Answer:

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Karim: Where's your pen?
Rony : It's gone.
Karim : Gone?
Rony : Yes, it was on desk a few minutes ago. Now, there is no sign of it.
Karim : I left it on the desk.
Rony : It's my favourite pen. What can I do?
Karim : Let's complain to the Principal.
Rony : For what?
Karim : For your pen.
Rony : You're mad! I'll complain to the Principal for a pen!

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correcting the errors.

Officer : Your name sir

Passenger : Sakawath Hossain
Officer : Where do you come from Mr. Sakawath
Passenger : Rajshahi
Officer : And where are you coming from now
Passenger :Im coming from Barisal
Officer : Welcome to Dhaka sir Have a nice stay.
Passenger : Thankyou.

Answer:

Officer: Your name, sir?

Passenger : Shakwath Hossain.
Officer : Where do you come from, Mr. Sakawath?

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correcting the errors.

Follow my example she said as we shook hands "and never eat more than one thing for luncheon" "I'll
do better than that" I retorted I'll eat nothing for dinner tonight." "Humorist" She cried gaily jumping
into a cab You are quite a humorist."

Answer:

"Follow my example," she said as we shook hands, "And never eat more than one thing for luncheon."
"I'll do better than that," I retorted. "I'll eat nothing for dinner tonight." "Humorist!" she cried gaily
jumping into a cab. "You are quite a humorist."

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correcting the errors.

How is your father rana said mr karim he is very well thankyou replied rana I am glad to hear that he is
in good health said mr karim.

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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 walth", said Mr. Karim.

42. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Aryan :Yes I do get but I do not like. Moreover I think it is a 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.

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 a wastage of time.
Farhan : Remember, newspaper is called the 'storehouse' 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.

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correcting the errors.

Rose : Ive lost my watch. Have you seen it anywhere

Polash :No, but if I find it Ill tell you.
Rose : It's a gift from my father. It's been so important forme.
Polash : When did you lose it
Rose : Most probably during college time.
Polash :Does it have a leather strap?
Rose : Oh, yes Have you seen it?
Polash :I haven't seen it. but I heard Karim saying something
about awatch with a leather strap.
Rose : Whats his room number?
Polash :Most probably 203. Go to the first floor of the main hostel. It's on the right side of the stairs.
Rose : Thankyou so much dear
Polash :Youre welcome.
Rose : Best of luck.

Answer:

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Rose :I've lost my watch. Have you seen it anywhere?
Polash : No, but if I find it, I'll tell you.
Rose : It's a gift from my father. It's been so important forme.
Polash : When did you lose it?
Rose : Most probably during college time.
Polash : Does it have a leather strap?
Rose : Oh, yes. Have you seen it?
Polash : I haven't seen it. But I heard Karim saying something about awatch with a leather strap.
Rose : What's his room number?
Polash : Most probably 203. Go to the first floor of the main
hostel. It's on the right side of the stairs.
Rose : Thankyou so much, dear.
Polash : You're welcome.
Rose : Best of luck

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correcting the errors.

Sima : Good evening Boby

Boby : Hi Sima Good evening
Sima : Tomorrows my birthday. We have a small party at home. Please join us.
Boby : What is the time of your party
Sima : Six in the evening. Im inviting only a few friends. So please come.
Boby : Of course Ill come. Thankyou for inviting me.
Sima : Thankyou.

Answer:

Sima : Good evening, Boby.

Boby : Hi Sima. Good evening.
Sima : Tomorrow's my birthday. We have a small party at home. Please join us.
Boby : What is the time of your party?
Sima : Six in the evening. I'm inviting only a few friends. So, please come.
Boby : Of course. I'll come. Thankyou for inviting me.
Sima : Thankyou.

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correcting the errors.

Kamal : Most probably during the off-period.

Nirob : Does it have a leather strap?
Kamal : Oh, yes Have you seen it.
Nirob : I haven‘t seen it. but I heard karim saying something about awatch with a leather strap.
Kamal : Whats his room number?
Nirob : Most probably 203. Go to the first floor of the main hostel. It‘s on the right side of the stairs.
Kamal : Thankyou so much, dear.
Nirob : Youre welcome.

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Kamal : Best of luck.

Answer:

Kamal:I've lost my watch. Have you seen it anywhere?

Nirob : No, but if I find it, I'll tell you.
Kamal : It's a gift from my father. It's been so important for me.
Nirob : When did you lose it?
Kamal : Most probably during the off-period.
Nirob : Does it have a leather strap?
Kamal : Oh, yes. Have you seen it?
Nirob : I haven't seen it. But I heard Karim saying something about awatch with a leather strap.
Kamal : What's his room number?

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correcting the errors.

Mom : Have you taken your breakfast Mahi.

Mahi : No mom.
Mom : Oh you are really annoying. Why don't you just take it.
Mahi : I don't want to eat bread and butter. I want fried chicken with burger.
Mom : Having junk food is not good for your health. You are getting fatty.
Mahi : Really I think I have to stop eating fast food. Well I've just decided to stop eating them
from tomorrow onwards! Now can I have them please.

Answer:

Mom: Have you taken your breakfast, Mahi?

Mahi : No, Mom.
Mom : Oh! You are really annoying. Why don't you just take it?
Mahi : I don't want to eat bread and butter. I want fried chicken with burger.
Mom : Having sunk food is not good for your health. You are getting fatty.

47. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

Aminul : Is there an English class this Thursday night

Kabir : Yes there is The class starts at 5; it usually goes on till about 7. Then theres a question and
answers session Would you be interested.
Aminul : Definitely Could you put my name down please?
Kabir : Sure
Aminul : Thankyou Would I need to bring anything?
Kabir : Just a notebook There will be hand-outs.

Answer:

Aminul:Is there an English class this Thursday night?

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Kabir: Yes, there is. The class starts at 5. It usually goes on till about 7. Then there's a question and
answers session. Would you be interested?
Aminul : Definitely. Could you put my name down, please?
Kabir : Sure.
Aminul : Thankyou. Would I need to bring anything?
Kabir : Just a notebook. There will be hand-outs.

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correcting the errors.

and the foolish,the sinner and the virtuous, all must die. Death is a must. There is no way to escape from
death. Where there is life, there is death. It is unfortunate that, sometimes we forget we are mortal.
Different worldly attractions make us forget our transient existence on earth.

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correcting the errors.

Interviewer: Why are you interested in this job?

Rashiq: Obviously there are two reasons creativity and relationship with my subject.
Interviewer: Do you have any working experience?
Rashiq: Yes Ive two year working experience as an English teacher of a boys school.
Interviewer: Why did you leave the job? What's your idea about an ultra ambitious person
Rashiq: As its salary was irregular and insufficient I had to leave the job the person whose ambition
is very high is unhappy.
Interviewer: Do you think that your ambition is so high? Can you handle pressure
Rashiq: No, I don't think so. 1 work very systematically with a plan. So 1 never feel any pressure.

Answer:

Interviewer: Why are you interested in this job?

Interviewer: Why did you leave the job? What's your idea about an ultra-ambitious person?
Rashiq: As its salary was irregular and insufficient, I had to leave the job. The person whose
ambition is very high is unhappy.
Interviewer: Do you think that your ambition is so high? Can you handle pressure?
Rashiq: No, I don't think so. I work very systematically with a plan. So, 1 never feel any pressure.

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correcting the errors.[Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka]

what kind of stories did aesop tell said anwar fables replied mrs amin do you know what fables are
no replied answar well continued mrs amin fables are stories with a message or amoral.

Answer: "What kind of stories did Aesop tell?" said Anwar. "Fables," replied Mrs Amin. "Do you
know what fables are?" "No", replied Anwar. "Well", continued Mrs Amin. "Fables are stories with a
message or amoral."

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