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Punctuation

The document contains multiple dialogues with punctuation errors that need correction. Each section presents a conversation between characters, highlighting the incorrect punctuation usage throughout. The task requires rewriting the dialogues with proper punctuation to enhance clarity and readability.

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Punctuation

The document contains multiple dialogues with punctuation errors that need correction. Each section presents a conversation between characters, highlighting the incorrect punctuation usage throughout. The task requires rewriting the dialogues with proper punctuation to enhance clarity and readability.

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Punctuation

1. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Son: Did you keep a diary during the Liberation Answer
War
Father: Yes I did. Son: Did you keep a diary during the Liberation
Son: Can I have a look at it War?
Father: Im afraid Ive lost it. Father: Yes, I did.
Son: Do you remember anything about it Son: Can I have a look at it?
Father: Yes I remember one event there were Father: I’m afraid I’ve lost it.
lots of sounds and bangs outside one night you Son: Do you remember anything about it?
wanted to look out but we didnt let you. Father: Yes, I remember one event. There were
Son: Why lots of sounds and bangs outside one night. You
Father: Because it was very dangerous. You wanted to look out, but we didn’t let you.
were only four years old then. Son: Why?
[Mymensingh Board-2023; Chattogram Father: Because it was very dangerous. You
Board-2017] were only four years old then.

2. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Student: May I come in Sir Answer
Principal: Yes come in. What is your problem
Student: I want to change my 4th subject Sir. Student: May I come in, Sir?
Principal: Why Principal: Yes, come in. What is your problem?
Student: Sir Mathematics is now my 4th subject Student: I want to change my 4th subject, Sir.
but it seems very difficult to me. So I want to Principal: Why?
take biology instead of Mathematics. Student: Sir, Mathematics is now my 4th
Principal: Do you think biology is an easy subject, but it seems very difficult to me. So, I
subject want to take Biology instead of Mathematics.
Student: Not easy Sir but easier than Principal: Do you think Biology is an easy
mathematics. subject?
Principal: Ok Write an application. Remember Student: Not easy, Sir, but easier than
your application must be endorsed by your Mathematics.
guardian. Otherwise, it will not be accepted. Principal: Ok, write an application. Remember,
[Chattogram Board-2023] your application must be endorsed by your
guardian; otherwise, it will not be accepted.
3. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Ishtiak: Excuse me where is the nearest hospital Answer
Fuad: Its about 2km from here You will have to
hire a taxi You can also go there by bus Ishtiak: Excuse me, where is the nearest
Ishtiak: I see is there a bus station near here hospital?
Fuad: Yes there is a bus stop at the corner Fuad: It's about 2 km from here. You will have
Ishtiak: Thank you to hire a taxi. You can also go there by bus.
Fuad: Dont mention it Ishtiak: I see. Is there a bus station near here?
Fuad: Yes, there is a bus stop at the corner.
Ishtiak: Thank you.
Fuad: Don't mention it.

4. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Laila: I cant see anything. Where am I? Answer
Aunt: Youre safe in your Aunts house. Whats the
matter? Laila: I can't see anything. Where am I?
Laila: I'm afraid I can hear a sound. Aunt: You're safe in your aunt's house. What's
Aunt: But I cant. the matter?
Laila: Listen again can you hear it now? Laila: I'm afraid. I can hear a sound.
Aunt: Yes I can. Aunt: But I can't.
Laila: Is it a ghost? Laila: Listen again. Can you hear it now?
Aunt: No, its only an owl Aunt: Yes, I can.
Laila: Owl But it makes a horrible sound. Laila: Is it a ghost?
Aunt: It's a bird only dear. Aunt: No, it's only an owl.
Laila: Could you sleep with me? Laila: Owl! But it makes a horrible sound.
Aunt: Okay Now go to sleep Laila. You're very Aunt: It's only a bird, dear.
tired After your long journey. Laila: Could you sleep with me?
Laila: You're right. Aunt: Okay. Now go to sleep, Laila. You're very
[Cumilla Board-2023] tired after your long journey.
Laila: You're right.

6. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Lion: How dare you wake me up Answer
Mouse: Im sorry sir I did not mean to wake you
I was just playing Lion: How dare you wake me up?
Lion: Now Im going to kill you. Mouse: I'm sorry, sir. I did not mean to wake
Mouse: Oh please sir. Have mercy on me one you. I was just playing.
day, I can be your help. Lion: Now, I'm going to kill you.
Lion: What rubbish How can a little mouse help Mouse: Oh! please, sir. Have mercy on me! One
a big lion day, I can be your help.
[Dhaka Board-2023] Lion: What rubbish! How can a little mouse
help a big lion?
5. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Raja: What are you doing Rana
Rana: I am reading a letter Answer
Raja: Letter? From whom Raja: What are you doing, Rana?
Rana: It's from my pen friend. Shes an Rana: I am reading a letter.
Australian. Her names Lucy. Raja: Letter? From whom?
Raja: How old is she Rana: It's from my pen friend. She's an
Rana: Sixteen The same as us. She lives in Australian. Her name's Lucy.
Sydney. Raja: How old is she?
Raja: Sydney what's that Rana: Sixteen, the same as us. She lives in
Rana: Its a city in the southeast of Australia. Sydney.
Raja: How do you know about it Raja: Sydney? What's that?
Rana: Lucy has sent me a picture of it. Rana: It's a city in the southeast of Australia.
Raja: Can you show me the picture Raja: How do you know about it?
Rana: Yes, here it is. You see, it looks very nice, Rana: Lucy has sent me a picture of it.
doesn't it Raja: Can you show me the picture?
[Rajshahi Board-2023] Rana: Yes, here it is. You see, it looks very nice,
doesn't it?

7. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Rodela: Hello Rahela what are you doing
Rahela: I am reading a newspaper Answer
Rodela: Do you read them regularly Rodela: Hello, Rahela. What are you doing?
Rahela: Yes everyday before breakfast Dont you Rahela: I am reading a newspaper.
Rodela: No I don't. Whats the use of it Rodela: Do you read them regularly?
Rahela: Newspaper is an indispensable part of Rahela: Yes, every day before breakfast. Don’t
our life It helps us in many ways. you?
[Jashore Board-2023] Rodela: No, I don’t. What’s the use of it?
Rahela: Newspaper is an indispensable part of
our life. It helps us in many ways.

8. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
He said i can chop some wood today. you but Answer
youre small said I. Size dont matter chopping
wood some of the big boys dont chop good. ive He said, " I can chop some wood today." " You,
been chopping wood at the orphanage a long but you're small, " said I. "Size don't matter,
time. chopping wood. Some of the big boys don't chop
[Dinajpur Board-2023] good. I've been chopping wood at the orphanage
a long time."
9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Ratan said to his father I want to go outside for Answer
some time. Why is it not the suitable time for
going out. I need to meet my friend Shimul. Ratan said to his father, "I want to go outside for
Now, it is 8 PM. You should not waste time some time." "Why? Is it not the suitable time for
doing this type of activities father replied. Ill going out? I need to meet my friend Shimul.
come back before 9 O clock said Ratan. "This is Now, it is 8 PM." "You should not waste time
the last time I think," father said. doing this type of activities, " father replied. "I'll
[Sylhet Board-2023] come back before 9 o 'clock, " said Ratan. "This
is the last time I think," father said.

10. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Student: Excuse me sir I want to discuss with Answer
you some grammatical problems?
Teacher: What class are you in Student: Excuse me, sir. I want to discuss with
Student: Sir I am in class XI I am a newly you some grammatical problems.
admitted student here! Teacher: What class are you in?
Teacher: Okay tell me your problems. Student: Sir, I’m in class XI. I’m a newly
Student: I want to understand the difference admitted student here.
between a phrase and a clause Teacher: Okay, tell me your problems.
Teacher: Dont worry. Ill help you understand the Student: I want to understand the difference
difference? between a phrase and a clause.
[Dhaka Board-2019 (Modified according to Teacher: Don't worry. I'll help you understand
revised marks distribution)] the difference.

11. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Jerry: I can chop some wood today! Answer
Writer: But Ive a boy coming from the
orphanage? Jerry: "I can chop some wood today!"
Jerry: Im the boy. Writer: "But I've a boy coming from the
Writer: You But youre very small in size. orphanage?"
Jerry: Size doesnt matter chopping wood. Some Jerry: "I'm the boy."
of the big boys dont chop well Ive been Writer: "You? But you're very small in size."
chopping wood for a long time. Jerry: "Size doesn't matter chopping wood.
Writer: Very well theres the axe. Go ahead see Some of the big boys don't chop well. I've been
what you can do chopping wood for a long time."
Writer: "Very well, there's the axe. Go ahead,
see what you can do. "
12. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Student: Excuse me sir May I come in Answer
Teacher: Yes come in
Student: Thank you sir. Student: Excuse me, sir. May I come in?
Teacher: What can I do for you Teacher: Yes, come in.
Student: Would you kindly make me clear Student: Thank you, sir.
about the use of this punctuation mark Teacher: What can I do for you?
Teacher: Didnt you attend my class yesterday. Student: Would you kindly make me clear
Student: No sir. I did not come. about the use of this punctuation mark?
Teacher: Why You must not miss any class? Teacher: Didn't you attend my class yesterday?
Student: III never miss any class sir. Student: No, sir. I did not come.
[Chattogram Board-2019 (Modified Teacher: Why? You must not miss any class.
according to revised marks distribution)] Student: I’ll never miss any class, sir.

13. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
The traveller said to the peasant Can you tell me Answer
the way to the nearest inn The peasant said Yes I
can Do you want one in which you can spend The traveller said to the peasant, "Can you tell
the night The traveller said I dont wish to stay me the way to the nearest inn? " The peasant
there I only want a meal" Follow me and I will said, " Yes, I can. Do you want one in which you
take you to a nice one. can spend the night? " The traveller said, "I don't
[Sylhet Board-2019 (Modified according to wish to stay there. I only want a meal. " "Follow
revised marks distribution)] me, and I will take you to a nice one."

14. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Youve cut off your hair, asked Jim, laboriously, Answer
as if he had not arrived at that patent fact yet
even after the hardest mental labour. Cut it off "You've cut off your hair? " asked Jim
and sold it, said Della. Dont you like me just as laboriously, as if he had not arrived at that patent
well,anyhow Im me, without my hair ain't I Jim fact yet, even after the hardest mental labor. "Cut
looked about the room curiously. You say your it off and sold it, " said Della. "Don't you like me
hair is gone he said with an air of almost idiocy. just as well, anyhow? I'm me, without my hair,
[Rajshahi Board-2019 (Modified according to ain't I? " Jim looked about the room curiously.
revised marks distribution)] "You say your hair is gone? " He said, with an
air of almost idiocy.
15. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Hasan: Can you tell me a little about Dhaka Answer
Hasib: Sure what would you like to know
Hasan: Well whats a good time to visit there Hasan: Can you tell me a little about Dhaka?
Hasib: I think you can visit in winter Hasib: Sure, what would you like to know?
Hasan: Good And what should I see there Hasan: Well, what's a good time to visit there?
Hasib: Well you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Hasib: I think you can visit in winter.
Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But Hasan: Good. And what should I see there?
you must not leave Dhaka without visiting Hasib: Well, you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art
Lalbagh Fort! Museum, and you can see the handicrafts. But
Hasan: Anything else you must not leave Dhaka without visiting
Hasib: Oh yes if you have time, you may visit Lalbagh Fort.
Ahsan Manjil You could have an excellent Hasan: Anything else?
experience of the Mughal and the British Hasib: Oh yes, if you have time, you may visit
architecture! Ahsan Manjil. You could have an excellent
[Dinajpur Board-2019 (Modified according to experience of the Mughal and the British
revised marks distribution)] architecture.

16. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Sajid: Hurrah weve won the match! Answer
Sifat: What match Sajid.
Sajid: The football match between your school Sajid: Hurrah! we've won the match.
team and our school team Sifat: What match, Sajid?
Sifat: Oh my Almighty, how did it happen Sajid: The football match between your school
Sajid: We won by 3 goals to one (1) team and our school team.
Sifat: I thought our team was better than yours. Sifat: Oh, my Almighty, how did it happen?
Sajid: The result Sifat shows who is better Sajid: We won by 3 goals to one (1).
Sifat: Anyway, well do better next year? Sifat: I thought our team was better than yours.
Sajid: Best of luck Sifat. Sajid: The result shows who is better.
[Cumilla Board-2019 (Modified according to Sifat: Anyway, we'll do better next year.
revised marks distribution)] Sajid: Best of luck, Sifat.

17. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
While I was going to market yesterday I met a Answer
boy begging in the street On being asked to tell
the reason of begging the boy with a sad mind While I was going to market yesterday, I met a
and tearful eyes said Oh sir I have a sad tale to boy begging in the street. On being asked to tell
tell you would you please hear my story Yes I the reason for begging, the boy with a sad mind
would like to I said to him Instead of telling the and tearful eyes said, "Oh, sir! I have a sad tale
story the boy simply began to cry. to tell you. Would you please hear my story? "
[Barishal Board-2019 (Modified according to "Yes, I would like to, " I said to him. Instead of
revised marks distribution)] telling the story, the boy simply began to cry.

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