Weekly Test Question
Subject: English
Marks: 20
Time: 20 minutes
Set A
1. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
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.
2. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
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 Sheet (Set A)
1. 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.”
2. Answer: While I was going to the market yesterday, I met a boy begging in the street. On
being asked to tell the reason for 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.
Set B
3. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
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.
4. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
Bindu: do you read a newspaper regularly Hema.
Hema: Yes I do. What about you.
Bindu: To tell you frankly I do not read a 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 Sheet (Set B)
3. 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.
Teacher: Why? You must not miss any class.
Student: I'll never miss any class, sir.
4. Answer:
Bindu: Do you read a 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?