Using Punctuation Marks & Capital Letters

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors: 0.5x10 = 5

01. [DB '17]

Abid : We are about to finish our HSC 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 his career has a prospect these days

Abid : Is it suitable for boys

Hasib : Why not Boys are as good as girls in many professions now-a-days Whats your future plan

Abid : I would like to go for teaching

Hasib : Its a good profession for a studious boy like you

02. [RB '17]

"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.

03. [DinajB '17]

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.

04. [JB '17; SB '16]

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 : Isn't the place safe?

Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after sunset.

05. [CB '17; DinajB '16]

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.

06. [CtgB '17]

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 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

07. [SB '17]

Entering the study 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 nuissance In future youll never see the room in such a bad condition I promise

08. [BB '17]

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.

09. [DB '16]

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.

10. [RB '16]

Husband : Cant you cook food properly

Wife : I cook food properly the problem is with you

Husband : Really these food 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

11. [JB '16]

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

12. [CB '16]

Arif : Hello, How are you Zakia? 

Zakia : Fine. What about you?

Arif : Well I was a bit sick

Zakia : Really What happened

Arif : Stomach upset. I had outside food. It troubled my stomach.

Zakia : That's why I always try to avoid outside food they are unhygienic. 

Arif : I'm not going to have it anymore. 

Zakia : Anyway you take care bye. 

Arif : Bye.

13. [CtgB '16]

"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.

14. [BB '16]

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

1.

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 girls in many professions now-a-days. What's your future plan?

Abid : I would like to go for teaching.

Hasib : It's a good profession for a studious boy like you.

2.

"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.

3.

Aryan : Do you read newspaper regularly, Farhan?

Farhan : Yes, I do. What's about you?

Aryan : T o 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.

4.

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.

5.

“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.

6.

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.

7.

Entering the study, 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 nuissance. In future you'll never see the room in such a bad condition, I promise."

8.

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.

9.

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.

10.

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!

11.

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 corner.

Nazmul : Thank you.

Arafat : Don't mention it.

12.

Arif : Hello! How are you, Zakia?

Zakia : Fine. What about you? 

Arif : Well, I was a bit sick.

Zakia : Really! What happened?

Arif : Stomach upset. I had outside food. It troubled my stomach. 

Zakia : That's why, I always try to avoid outside food. They are unhygienic.

Arif : I'm not going to have it anymore.

Zakia : Anyway, you take care, bye.

Arif : Bye.

13.

"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. 

14.

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.

Principle : 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!