Using Punctuation Marks & Capital Letters

Using Punctuation Marks & Capital Letters: HSC English Test Questions 1

15. "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. Ill help you," said the teacher. Thank you sir she smilingly said.

16. Dhaka the capital of our country has been remarked as a mega city side by side it has also been remarked as the most polluted city of the world the population of Dhaka city is on ever increase no one knows when it will stop rather instead of decreasing the population of the city is increasing very rapidly day by day the question arises who are responsible for this the answer is not very far to seek but cannot be told because the destroyers should have been the protectors 

17.

Karim : Wheres your pen?

Rony : Its gone

Karim : Gone

Rony : Yes, it was on the desk a few minutes ago.

Karim : I left it on the desk. Now, there's no sign of it.

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 

18.

Asad : Hello is this 0173164 Dhaka?

Father : Yes Are you Asad?

Asad : Yes father. How are you?

Father : We are OK tell me how you are.

Asad : I'm absolutely fine. Im doing well in my studies. But I am to work hard for that. I hardly can sleep.

Father : Thats not good. You must take care of your health.

Asad : Don't worry father. Everyone does the same here.

Father : Your mother is beside me. Would you like to talk to her?

Asad : Yes of course.

Father : OK. Speak with your mother.

19.

Kamal : Ive lost my watch. Have you seen anywhere  

Nirob : No, but if I find it Ill tell you.

Kamal : Its 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 havent seen it, but I heard Karim saying something about a watch with 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 : Thank you so much, dear

Nirob : Youre welcome

Kamal : Best of luck.

20.

There goes a proverb A barking dog seldom bites. When a dog is powerless to bite it wants to show its ability by barking. It thinks that if it barks people will be scared but people are always more intelligent than dogs. Instead of being afraid people laugh at the barking of the powerless. In our society there are also many powerless persons, but they pretend to be powerful. By this pretension they want to serve their purpose. Such causes are not rare rather are many in number. We all should be careful of those powerlessly powerful persons.

21.

The high and the low, the rich and the poor the wise 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. 

22.

Kamal : Hello Jamal have you ever been to Cox's bazar?

Jamal : No I have not. But I wish to go there during my next vacation.

Kamal : When will your vacation start?

Jamal : Any time in next December either during the first week or 2nd week.

Kamal : You see Ive also not been there. Will you allow me to accompany you?

Jamal : Why not, I would rather love to.

23.

He said I can chop some wood today.

I said but I have a boy coming from the orphanage.

I'm the boy.

You But you are small.

Size doesn't matter for chopping wood he said. Some of the big boys don't chop good. I've been chopping wood at the orphanage a long time. 

24.

Let's go home, Milon remarked. why said Pranto, "We've been waiting here for so long. they've got to show up soon. But it's getting dark said Milon. I promised my mom I'd be home by eight and it's eight-thirty now." Just then, the front door opened slowly. He's here whispered, Pranto. 

25.

Father : Youre really strong my son. Could you break this bundle of sticks

Son : Well, it's a very simple job I'll do within a second!

Father : Have a try

Son : Sure Oh, I'm quite wrong. Its stronger than I expected.

Father : Okay now try this single stick. See what you can do.

Son : Pass it to me and just hear the sound!

Father : I know it'll be easy for you. Have you learnt anything from these sticks?

Son : Learning from sticks

Father : Yes, the bundle of sticks is stronger than the single stick. It teaches us the wise saying, United we stand. divided we fall 

26.

Don't mix with the bad boys my father said to me. You should read attentively as your examination is knocking at the door he said no I do not keep any bad company I have just asked him if he knows the date of examination I replied.  

27.

Student : May I come in Sir?

Principal : Yes come in. What can I do for you?

Student : Sir I was a student of Chittagong City College. Now Im seeking admission into your college.

Principal : Okay whats your name and why do you want to get admitted here?

Student : My name is Mamunur Rashid. My father is a government employee Recently he has been transferred here from Chittagong.

Principal : Whats your father?

Student : Hes a police officer.

Principal : Have you brought the Transfer Certificate of your previous college?

Student : Yes sir here it is.

Principal : Well. Meet the head clerk and collect the form Fill it carefully and come tomorrow along with your father. The head clerk will inform you all in detail.

Student : Thank you sir.

Principal : Youre welcome. 

28.

Father : What are you doing my child?

Son : Homework father. I shall have to submit it tomorrow otherwise my teacher will punish me.

Father : What subject is it of?

Son : English an essay on my first day at college.

Father : I can help you if you want.

Son : No father. I have already completed it will take half an hour more.

Father : Sorry to disturb you finish your work attentively.

Son : Don't worry father I will. 

29.

The superintendent said, nobody would drive in the fog. Jerry said I came just before bed time last night and you hadn't come So I brought Pat some of my breakfast this morning I wouldn't have let anything happen to him." I was sure of that. I didn't worry " the authoress replied.

30.

Amin : Hello, Habib howre you?  

Habib : Fine. Thanks and you? 

Amin : Im fine too. What about your preparation for the coming H.S.C Exam? 

Habib : Well, I'm going on well with my studies. But I'm worried about my exam. 

Amin : Its all the same about me too. But tell me about your model tests of all subjects. 

Habib : Model tests of all the subjects are frequently being taken in our college to ensure proper preparation. 

Amin : Are you working with the test papers. 

Habib : Yes

Amin : Very good. Youre well on your preparation i see I must start working with the test papers. What do you think? 

Habib : Yes. I think itll be helpful for your preparation wish you best of luck. 

Amin : You are most welcome.    

31.

Myself : Excuse me. Im a student of this college. I want to take out some books.

Librarian : Do you have your library card

Myself : No I dont have any library card

Librarian : But you need the library card to borrow any books.

Myself : How can I get a library card

Librarian : Do you have your college student card

Myself : Yes here it is.

Librarian : Then fill up this paper

Myself : Can I borrow books today

Librarian : Yes you can. But you will get the library card tomorrow.

Myself : Thank you.

Librarian : Welcome.

32.

The teacher said to the guardian "Your son has failed in two subjects "Please let me know in which subjects my son has failed said the guardian. In English and Mathematics. You have to take care of his studies said the teacher. How can I do it. Do you have any guide line, Sir said the guardian.

33.

Meem : Hey, What's your HSC result?

Porna : GPA-5.

Meem : Wow. That's wonderful. You really deserve it, friend.

Porna : Thanks. What about you?

Meem : GPA 4.15. I got poor grades in English and Mathematics.

Porna : Never mind. Do well next time.

Meem : Anyway, are you trying your luck at Dhaka University?

Porna : Yes, and you!

Meem : Will my poor GPA allow me to sit for the Dhaka University admission test? I don't think so. 

34.

A young deer said to his mother I'm larger and swifter than a dog and I have horns to defend myself with Yet when a dog appears I run away with the others I have decided not to run from dogs in future Just then they heard the bark of a dog The young deer was filled with fear and forgetting his resolve took to his heels along with his mother and the rest of the herd

35. "Sadia have you done your English lesson today? asked the teacher. "Yes, sir Sadia replied but I haven't understood one grammatical point" The teacher assured her saying "Come to my room Ill help you understand the point." Thank you sir, she  smilingly said.

15.

"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. "Thank you, sir," she smilingly said.

16.

Dhaka, the capital of our country, has been remarked as a mega city. Side by side it has also been remarked as the most polluted city of the world. The population of Dhaka city is on ever increase. No one knows when it will stop, rather instead of decreasing the population of the city is increasing very rapidly day by day. The question arises who are responsible for this. The answer is not very far to seek but cannot be told because the destroyers should have been the protectors.

17.

Karim : Where's your pen?

Rony : It's gone.

Karim : Gone!

Rony : Yes. It was on the desk a few minutes ago.

Karim : I left it on the desk. Now, there's no sign of it.

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!

18.

Asad : Hello, is this 0173164 Dhaka?

Father : Yes. Are you Asad?

Asad : Yes, father. How are you?

Father : We are Ok. Tell me how you are.

Asad : I'm absolutely fine. I'm doing well in my studies. But I am to work hard for that I hardly can sleep.

Father : That's not good. You must take care of your health.

Asad : Don't worry, father. Everyone does the same here.

Father : Your mother is beside me. Would you like to talk to her?

Asad : Yes, of course.

Father : Ok. Speak with your mother.

19.

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 a watch with leather strap.

Kamal : What's his room number?

Nirob : Most probably 2003. Go to the first floor of the main hostel. It's on the right side of the stairs.

Kamal : Thank you so much, dear.

Nirob : You're welcome.

Kamal : Best of luck.

20.

There goes a proverb, "A barking dog seldom bites." When a dog is powerless to bite, it wants to show its ability by barking. It thinks that if it barks, people will be scared. But people are always more intelligent than dogs. Instead of being afraid people laugh at the barking of the powerless. In our society, there are also many powerless persons, but they pretend to be powerful. By this pretension they want to serve their purpose. Such causes are not rare, rather are many in number. We all should be careful of those powerlessly powerful persons.

21.

The high and the low; the rich and the poor; the wise 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. 

22.

Kamal : Hello Jamal, have you ever been to Cox's Bazar?

Jamal : No, I have not. But I wish to go there during my next vacation.

Kamal : When will your vacation start?

Jamal : Any time in next December; either during the first week or 2nd week.

Kamal : You see, I've also not been there. Will you allow me to accompany you?

Jamal : Why not? I would rather love to.

23.

He said, "I can chop some wood today." I said, "But I have a boy coming from the orphanage." "I'm the boy." "You? But you are small." "Size doesn't matter for chopping wood," he said, "Some of the big boys don't chop good. I've been chopping wood at the orphanage a long time."

24.

"Let's go home," Milon remarked. "Why"? said Pranto. "We've been waiting here for so long. They've got to show up soon." "But it's getting dark", said Milon. "I promised my mom, I'd be home by eight and it's eight-thirty now." Just then the front door opened slowly. "He's here," whispered Pranto.

25.

Father : You're really strong, my son. Could you break this bundle of sticks?

Son : Well, it's a very simple job. I'll do within a second.

Father : Have a try.

Son : Sure. Oh, I'm quite wrong. It's stronger than I expected.

Father : Okay, now try this single stick. See what you can do.

Son : Pass it to me and just hear the sound.

Father : I know it'll be easy for you. Have you learnt anything from these sticks?

Son : Learning from sticks!

Father : Yes, the bundle of sticks is stronger than the single stick. It teaches us the wise saying, "United we stand, divided we fall."

26.

“Don’t mix with the bad boys”, my father said to me. “You should read attentively as your examination is knocking at the door,” he said. “No, I do not keep any bad company. I have just asked him if he knows the date of examination,” I replied.

27.

Student : May I come in, Sir?

Principal : Yes, come in. What can I do for you?

Student : Sir, I was a student of Chittagong City College. Now I'm seeking admission into your college.

Principal : Okay! What's your name and why do you want to get admitted here?

Student : My name's Mamunur Rashid. My father is a government employee. Recently he has been transferred here from Chittagong.

Principal : What's your father?

Student : He's a police officer.

Principal : Have you brought the transfer certificate of your previous college?

Student : Yes, Sir. Here it is.

Principal : Well. Meet the head clerk and collect the form, fill it carefully and come tomorrow along with your father. The head clerk will inform you all in detail.

Student : Thank your, Sir.

Principal : You're welcome.

28.

Father : What are you doing, my child?

Son : Homework, father. I shall have to submit it tomorrow; otherwise, my teacher will punish me.

Father : What subject is it of?

Son : English, an essay on "My first day at college".

Father : I can help you if you want.

Son : No, father. I have already completed it. It will take half an hour more.

Father : Sorry to disturb you. Finish your work attentively.

Son : Don't worry, father. I will.

29.

The superintendent said, "Nobody would drive in the fog." Jerry said, "I came just before bed time last night and you hadn't come. So I brought pat some of my breakfast this morning. I wouldn't have let anything happen to him." "I was sure of that. I didn't worry," the authoress replied.

30.

Amin : Hello, Habib. How're you?

Habib : Fine. Thanks and you?

Amin : I'm fine too. What about your preparation for the coming H.S.C Exam?

Habib : Well, I'm going on well with my studies. But I'm worried about my exam.

Amin : It's all the same about me too. But tell me about your model tests of all subjects.

Habib : Model tests of all the subjects are frequently being taken in our college to ensure proper preparation.

Amin : Are you working with the test papers?

Habib : Yes.

Amin : Very good. You're well on your preparation, I see. I must start working with the test papers. What do you think?

Habib : Yes. I think it'll be helpful for your preparation. Wish you best of luck.

Amin : You are most welcome.

31.

Myself : Excuse me, I'm a student of this college. I want to take out some books.

Librarian : Do you have your library card?

Myself : No. I don't have any library card.

Librarian : But, you need the library card to borrow any books. 

Myself : How can I get a library card?

Librarian : Do you have your college student card?

Myself : Yes, here it is.

Librarian : Then, fill up this paper.

Myself : Can I borrow books today?

Librarian : Yes, you can. But you will get the library card tomorrow.

Myself : Thank you.

Librarian : Welcome.

32.

The teacher said to the guardian, "Your son has failed in two subjects." "Please let me know in which subjects my son has failed," said the guardian. "In English and Mathematics. You have to take care of his studies," said the teacher. "How can I do it? Do you have any guide line, sir?" said the guardian.

33.

Meem : Hey! what's your HSC result?

Porna : GPA-5.

Meem : Wow! That's wonderful! You really deserve it, friend.

Porna : Thanks! What about you?

Meem : GPA 4.15. I got poor grades in English and Mathematics.

Porna : Never mind. Do well next time.

Meem : Anyway, are you trying your luck at Dhaka University?

Porna : Yes, and you?

Meem : Will my poor GPA allow me to sit for the Dhaka University admission test? I don't think so.

34.

A young deer said to his mother, "I'm larger and swifter than a dog and I have horns to defend myself with. Yet, when a dog appears, I run away with the others. I have decided not to run from dogs in future." Just then they heard the bark of a dog. The young deer was filled with fear and forgetting his resolve, took to his heels along with his mother and the rest of the herd.

35.

"Sadia, have you done your English lesson today?" asked the teacher. "Yes, Sir", Sadia replied, "But I haven't understood one grammatical point." The teacher assured her saying, "Come to my room. I'll help you understand the point." "Thank you, Sir," she smilingly said.