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Monday, July 20, 2020

Punctuation Marks


Question Pattern for Examination

   There are some errors in the use of punctuating marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors:-

          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 vocational courses 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 Whats your future plan

Abid   : I would like to go for teaching

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



Punctuation Marks

Name of Punctuation

Punctuation Marks
Full stop
(.)
Comma
(,)
Semicolon
(;)
Colon
(:)
Note of interrogation/Question mark
(?)
Note of exclamation
(!)
Dash
(-)
Bracket/Parenthesis
(), []
Quotation marks
(“ ”/ ‘ ’)
Hyphen
(--)
Apostrophe
(’)
Dots/Ellipsis
(.......)
Slash/Oblique
(/)
Asterisk
(*/**)

Usages of some important punctuation marks:

Full Stop (.)

·         At the end of a complete sentence:
He goes to school.
We are happy.
·         After Abbreviations / initials:
B.A.
M.A.
Mr.
Mrs.
Prof.

Comma (,)

·         To separate homogenous words used together:
Pen, pencil and books are in the bag.
·         To separate day and month:
The annual sports of our school in on Saturday, January 2011.
·         To separate date and year:
Maina was born on June 15, 1978.
·         After the introductory words yes, no , well:
Yes, I think you’re right.
·         To separate addressing words in a sentence:
Thank you, Sarah, for your help.
·         Before Direct Speech:
He said, “I am ill.”
·         To separate a Tag question in a sentence:
Kalam has done this, hasn’t he?
·         To separate Address and place :
20 Malibagh, Dhaka 1217
·         To separate two places used together:
Karim lives in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
·         To separate Appositive:
Kazi Nazrul Islam, the rebel poet of Bangladesh, died in 1976.
·         To separate two Coordinating Clause (different subject)     connected by and:
His brother is an engineer, and his sister is a doctor.
·         To separate two Coordinating Clause (same subject) connected    by Connectors except and :
He came here, but he could not meet her.

Semicolon (;)

·         To separate two Coordinating clause:
United we stand; divided we fall.
We went to the playground; we played; we enjoyed ourselves.
·         After the Clause used before the Conjunctions- Therefore, consequently, yet, however, so, otherwise, still, nevertheless etc:
He tried heart and soul; yet he failed.
He walked ten miles at a stretch; consequently he got tired.

Colon (:)

·         To separate a Quotation :
Bacon writes: “Studies serve for delight, for ability, and for ornament.”
·         To make a list:
The things we need are: pencil, rubber, pages etc.
·         To separate Titles, references and numerals :
Title: Problems of Philosophy.
Numerals: 3: 20 p.m.
·         To separate the name of a speaker and his speech in a drama:
Witches: Fair is foul, and foul is fair.

Question mark (?)

·         To ask a question:
What have you done in the morning?
When will he come here?
Does he play cricket regularly?

Exclamation mark (!)

·         To express feelings and emotions:
How beautiful the bird is!
What a mystery!
Alas! I am undone.
Hurrah! we’ve won the game.
·         After Vocative Case:
Solitude! where are the charms that sages have seen in thy face ?

Quotation Marks (“……”)

·         To separate a Direct Speech of a speaker:
Karim said, “My father was ill.”
“Why did you do that?”, said Kalam.
·         To separate and highlight the name a poem, book, play etc in a sentence:
I have read Nazrul’s “Bidrohi”.
I like Rabindranath’s “Shesher Kabita”.
·         To separate a Proverb from a sentence:
I don’t understand the significance of the proverb, “A rolling stone gathers no moss.”

Hyphen (-)

·         To separate a compound words:
I don’t like luxury-loving people.
I had a long-cherished desire.
·         Verb with Prefix:
The school will re-open on Thursday.
Similarly, re-enact, re-enforce, re-echo, re-count
·         To make a new word with Proper name and prefix:
Pre-Raphaelite; Pro-European; Pan-Islamic.
·         To write number from 21 to 99:
forty-five, thirty-two, seventy-three

Apostrophe (’)

·         In case of  Possessive case:
Rahim’s book; Salam’s pen; For argument’s sake; girls’ school.
·         Contraction (short form) in Spoken/Informal English:
He’s ill.
He’s done.
I’ve helped him.
They’d done that.

Capital Letter

·         First letter of the name of anything:
The Quran, Bangladesh, The Daily Star, The   Padma, English, Friday, Samira, The Himalayas, The Battle of Panipath, Nazrul’s Bidrohi.
·         Pronoun ‘I’ :
He went there but I didn’t.
·         First letter of every line of a poem:
Death’s terrors are for him who, too well known,
Will die a stranger to himself alone.

Exercise on punctuation marks

There are some errors in the use of punctuating marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors:-

1.      One day while going to college I met an old man who had nothing of his own having seen me he began to cry but could not as he was too weak to cry feeling a great pity for him I wanted to know about him what led him to this miserable condition so I started asking him questions.

Ans: One day while going to college, I met an old man who had nothing of his own. Having seen me, he began to cry but could not as he was too weak to cry. Feeling a great pity for him,I wanted to know about him.“what led him to this miserable condition?” So, I started asking him questions.

2.      Bindu        : do you read 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        : 1 do but I do not like. Moreover I think it is a wastage of time.

Hema         : Strange why do you think so.

Ans:

Bindu        : Do you read 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 a wastage of time.

Hema         : Strange! Why do you think so?

3.      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 vocational courses 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 Whats your future plan

Abid          : I would like to go for teaching

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

Ans:

Abid          : We are about to finish our H.S.C examination. Are you thinking about yourfuture?

Hasib         : Yes, what about you?

Abid          : I want to pursue higher education. What are your plans?

Hasib         : I rather follow some vocational courses 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 prospectthese 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.

4.      "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.

Ans:

"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.

5.      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! 1 see

Guide        : Madame we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark

soon.

Tourist       : Isnt the place safe?

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

Ans: 

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 darksoon.

Tourist       : Isn’t the place safe?

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

6.      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

Ans: “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.

7.      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

Ans:

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.

8.      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 nuisance in future youll never see the room in such a bad condition I promise

Ans: 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 nuisance. In future you’ll never see the room in such a bad condition, I promise.”

9.      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.

Ans:

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.

10.  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.

Ans:

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.

 

11.  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 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 its also called clean energy.

Ans:

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.

12.  Husband    : Cant 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

Ans:

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 is 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.

13.  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

Ans:

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.

14.  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 troubles 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.

Ans:

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 troubles 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.

15.  "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.

Ans: "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.

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

Principal  : It’s a great idea III 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

Ans:

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 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.

17.  "Whats your dream? Do you have any dream" asked Zayed Robi said tenderly "Yes I have a dream. My dream is a full plate of rice. "Come with me" said Zayed holding his hand "I’m going to materialize your dream."

Ans: "What’s your dream? Do you have any dream? asked Zayed. Robi said tenderly, "Yes, I have a dream. My dream is a full plate of rice." "Come with me" said Zayed holding his hand "I’m going to materialize your dream."

18.  Marie         : You're really fit Paul. Do you exercise very much?

Paul           : Well I almost always get up early and I lift weight for an hour.

Marie         : You're kidding

Paul           : No. And then go swimming.

Marie         : Wow How often do you exercise like that?

Paul           : About five times a week. What about you?

Marie         : Oh I hardly ever exercise. I usually just watch TV in my free time. Often my mom says marie darling, dont be a couch potato.

Ans:

Marie        : You're really fit, Paul. Do you exercise very much?

Paul           : Well, I almost always get up early and I lift weight for an hour.

Marie        : You're kidding.

Paul          : No, and then go swimming.

Marie        : Wow! How often do you exercise like that?

Paul           : About five times a week. What about you?

Marie        : Oh, I hardly ever exercise. I usually just watch TV in my free time. Often my mom says, "Marie darling, don’t be a couch potato."

19.  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.

Ans:

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.

20.  Mom         : Have you taken your breakfast

Rafi           : No mom.

Mom          : Oh You’re really annoying. Why don’t you just take it?

Rafi           : I don’t want to eat Roti with vegetables mom. I want fried chicken with oyster sauce and chicken sausage.

Mom         : Having junk food is not good for your health. Have you seen yourself in the mirror? Youre being a couch potato.

Rafi           : Really I think I have to stop eating fast foods. Well I’ve just decided to stop eating them but from tomorrow onwards now can I have them, please.

Ans:

Mom          : Have you taken your breakfast, Rafi?

Rafi           : No, mom.

Mom          : Oh, You’re really annoying! Why don’t you just take it?

Rafi           : I don’t want to eat Roti with vegetables, mom. I want fried chicken with oyster sauce and chicken sausage.

Mom       : Having junk food is not good for your health. Have you seen yourself in the mirror? You’re being a couch potato.

Rafi          : Really! I think’ I have to stop eating fast foods. Well, I’ve just decided to stop eating them but from tomorrow onwards. Now, can I have them, please?

21.  The old sailor said I am save because I have shown true love for all living things sometimes I feel 1 must teach the lesson that 1 learnt” what is the lesson" the guest The old sailor said He Prayeth best who loveth best all things both great and small

Ans: The old sailor said, "I am save because I have shown true love for all living things. Sometimes I feel I must teach the lesson that 1 learnt.” What is the lesson?" The guest said. The old sailor said, "He Prayeth best who loveth best/ all things both great and small."

22.  Teacher      : Why didnt you come to school yesterday.

Student     : I was ill sir

Teacher      : What happened to you

Student     : Its flu sir Now Im Ok

Teacher      : See a doctor. Stay well

Teacher      : Bye, sir

Student     : Bye.

Ans:

Teacher      : Why didn’t you come to school yesterday?

Student     : I was ill, sir?

Teacher      : What happened to you?

Student     : Its flu, Sir. Now I’m Ok.

Teacher      : See a doctor. Stay well.

Teacher      : Bye, sir.

Student     : Bye.

23.  Della          : Jim darling Don’t look at me that way.

Jim : You've cut off your hair

Della          : Cut it off and sold it

Jim : I can't believe it

Della          : Don't you like me just as well, anyhow I'm me without my hair, aren't I?

Jim : You say your hair is gone

Della          : You needn't look for it, it's sold, I tell you sold and gone, too.

Jim : Are you Sane

Della          : Jim, be good to me, for it went for you. May be the hairs of my head were numbered, but nobody could ever count my love for you.

Jim : I know it darling

Della          : My hair grows so fast, Jim

Ans:

Della          : Jim darling! Don’t look at me that way.

Jim             : You've cut off your hair!

Della          : Cut it off and sold it.

Jim             : I can't believe it.

Della          : Don't you like me just as well, anyhow? I'm me without my hair, aren't I?

Jim             : You say, your hair is gone!

Della          : You needn't look for it. It's sold. I tell you sold and gone, too.

Jim             : Are you Sane?

Della          : Jim, be good to me, for it went for you. May be the hairs of my head were numbered, but nobody could ever count my love for you.

Jim : I know it, darling.

Della          : My hair grows so fast, Jim!

24.  Student     : Sir, what is common Noun

Tutor         : A noun denoting a class of objects is called common Noun. Examples of the common noun are man, cow, car, book, tea etc.

Student     : Oh it's a very easy thing. Now I understand thank you sir.

Tutor         : No problem by the way have you done your Bangla home work

Student     : Yes sir here it is.

Ans:

Student     : Sir, what is common Noun?

Tutor         : A noun denoting a class of objects is called common Noun. Examples of the common noun are man, cow, car, book, tea, etc.

Student     : Oh! It's a very easy thing. Now I understand. Thank you, sir.

Tutor         : No problem. By the way, have you done your Bangla home work?

Student     : Yes, sir. Here it is.

25.  Jerry          : I can chop some wood today.

Writer        : But I have a boy coming from the orphanage.

Jerry          : Im the boy.

Writer        : You But youre small.

Jerry          : Size doesnt matter chopping wood . Some of the big boys don't chop good. Ive been chopping wood at the orphanage a long time.

Ans:

Jerry          : I can chop some wood today.

Writer        : But I have a boy coming from the orphanage.

Jerry          : I’m the boy.

Writer        : You? But you’re small!

Jerry          : Size doesn’t matter, chopping wood. Some of the big boys don't chop good. I’ve been chopping wood at the orphanage a long time.

26.  Meem        : your HSC result

Poma         : GPA 5.

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

Poma         : Thanks. What about you.

Meem        : GPA 4.75, I got poor grades in English and Mathematics.

Poma         : Never mind. Do well next time.

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

Poma         : Yes and you

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

Ans:

Meem        : Hey! What’s your HSC result?

Poma         : GPA 5.

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

Poma         : Thanks. What about you?

Meem        : GPA 4.75. I got poor grades in English and Mathematics.

Poma         : Never mind. Do well next time.

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

Poma         : Yes. And you?

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

27.  Where are you from? said the teacher I am from Nepal said the student how did you find Dhaka when you first arrived," said the teacher, "Well I like it. I think the city is very beautiful." said the student.

Ans: "Where are you from?" said the teacher. "I am from Nepal," said the student. "How did you find Dhaka when you first arrived?" said the teacher. "Well, I like it. I think the city is very beautiful," said the student.

28.  He said I can chop some wood today. I said but I have a boy coming from the orphanage I am the boy But you are small size doesn't matter chopping wood he said some of the big-boys do notchop wood well I've been chopping wood at the orphanage for a long time.

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

 

29.  Student     : May I come in sir?

Principal    : Yes come in. What is your problem?

Student     : I want to change my 4th subject sir.

Principal    : Why?

Student     : Sir mathematics is now my 4th subject but it seems to me very difficult. So I want to take biology instead of mathematics.

Principal    : Do you think biology is an easy subject?

Student     : Not easy, sir but easier than mathematics.

Principal    : Ok write an application. Remember your application must be endorsed by your father/ guardian otherwise it will not be accepted.

Ans:

Student: May I come in, sir?

Principal : Yes, come in. What is your problem?

Student     : I want to change my 4th subject, sir.

Principal   : Why?

Student     : Sir, Mathematics is now my 4th subject but it seems to me very difficult. So, I want to take biology instead of Mathematics.

Principal : Do you think Biology is an easy subject?

Student     : Not easy, sir. But easier than Mathematics.

Principal    : Ok, write an application. Remember, your application must be endorsed by your father/ guardian. Otherwise, it will not be accepted.

30.  Student     : May I come in, sir.

Teacher      : Yes, Whats your problem my boy?

Student     : Thank you sir, I would like to develop my command over English. Please give me some instructions.

Teacher      : Ok Now listen English is a skill based subject. You should develop the four skills of listening reading writing and speaking.

Student     : How can I develop the four skills sir?

Teacher      : You should talk to your friends in English, Moreover you should read English books and newspapers. Besides, you should watch English movie and news on TV and radio and above all, you should write your thoughts in English.

Student     : Thank you, sir.

Ans:

Student     : May I come in, sir?

Teacher      : Yes. What’s your problem my boy?

Student     : Thank you, sir. I would like to develop my command over English. Please, give me some instructions.

Teacher      : Ok. Now listen. English is a skill based subject. You should develop the four skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Student     : How can I develop the four skills, sir?

Teacher      : You should talk to your friends in English. Moreover, you should read English books and newspapers. Besides, you should watch English movie and news on TV and radio. And above all, you should write your thoughts in English.

Student     : Thank you, sir.

31.  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."

Ans:

"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."

32.  Lady Guest  : You see you've filled your stomach with a lot of meat. Thereforeyou can't eat any more?

Writer           : I took a Mutton chop.

Lady Gues   : Follow my example!

Writer           : Ill do better than that don't be tensed?

Lady Guest: Humorist you're quite a humorist.

Ans:

Lady Guest    : You see, you've filled your stomach with a lot of meat. Therefore, youcan't eat any more.

      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.

33.  "Mina, have you done your English lesson today?" asked the teacher. "Yes sir" she replied. "But I havent understood one grammatical point." "Come to my room 111 help you," said the teacher. Thank you sir she smilingly said.

Ans: "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.

34.  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.

Ans:

Abid          : Have you heard the latest news?

Hasan        : No, what’s happened?

Abid          : Well, it seems Tamal and Topu have broken off their friendship.

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.

35.  Writer       : Would you like to have some coffee

Lady guest: Yes just an ice-cream and coffee. You

Writer       : Ill have coffee.

Lady guest: You know there is one thing I thoroughly believe in. I say one always get up from a meal feeling one could eat a little more.

      Writer        : Are you still hungry

      Lady guest : Oh, no I’m not hungry, you see. I don’t eat luncheon. I have a cup of coffee in the morning and dinner, but I never eat more than one thing for luncheon. I was speaking for you.

      Writer           : Oh I see.

Ans:

Writer         : Would you like to have some coffee?

Lady guest  : Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee. You?

Writer          : I’ll have coffee.

Lady guest  : You know, there is one thing I thoroughly believe in. I say one always get up from a meal feeling one could eat a little more.

Writer         : Are you still hungry?

Lady guest  : Oh, no. I’m not hungry. You see, I don’t eat luncheon. I have a cup of coffee in the morning and dinner. But I never eat more than one thing for luncheon. I was speaking for you.

Writer       : Oh, I see.

36.  Kamal        : Ive 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 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        : Thank you so much, dear.

Nirob         : Youre welcome

Kanfal       : Best of luck.

Ans:

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 a leather strap.

Kamal        : What’s 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         : You’re welcome.

Kanfal       : Best of luck.

37.  Student     : How are you madam?

Teacher      : I am fine. And you.

Student     : I am fine too. Where are you going now?

Teacher      : To my relatives house at New Market adjacent to TT College.

Student     : May I help you. Madam in any way?

Teacher      : No thanks well where are you going?

Student     : I am also going around that area to Elephant Road.

Teacher      : Then no problem get into my car I will drop you.

Student     : Thank you madam.

Teacher      : No mention.

Ans:

Student     : How are you, madam?

Teacher      : I am fine. And you?

Student     : I am fine too. Where are you going now?

Teacher      : To my relatives house at New Market adjacent to TT College.

Student     : May I help you, Madam, in any way?

Teacher      : No, thanks. Well, where are you going?

Student     : I am also going around that area to Elephant Road.

Teacher      : Then no problem, get into my car; I will drop you.

Student     : Thank you, madam.

Teacher      : No mention.

38.  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 will come. Thank you for inviting me.

Sima          : Thank you.

Ans:

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 will come. Thank you for inviting me.

Sima          : Thank you.

39.  Rana          : sir may I come in.

Teacher      : do have you learnt lesson

Rana          : no sir

Teacher      : Wha ts your problem

Rana          : i was sick last night.

Teacher      : have you taken medicine rana

Rana          : yes sir

Teacher      : Take your seat my boy?

Ans:

Rana          : sir, may I come in?

Teacher      : Do. Have you learnt lesson?

Rana          : No, sir.

Teacher      : What’s your problem?

Rana          : I was sick last night.

Teacher      : Have you taken medicine, Rana?

Rana          : yes, sir.

Teacher      : Take your seat, My boy.

40.  Rats           : Stop Stop!

Monkey     : Why? Why should I stop?

Rats           : Stop! Youre eating all our bread.

Monkey     : Well Im trying my level best to divide the bread equally.

Rats           : No you are not. Youre just eating it!

Monkey     : It's difficult. I’ve told youat the beginning haven't I?

Rats           : Yes you have.

Monkey     : I've also told you that it'll cost you a lot.

Rats           : We should not have believed you. How foolish we are!

Ans:

Rats           : Stop! Stop!

Monkey     : Why? Why should I stop?

Rats           : Stop! You’re eating all our bread.

Monkey     : Well, I’m trying my level best to divide the bread equally.

Rats           : No, you are not. You’re just eating it.

Monkey     : It's difficult. I’ve told you at the beginning, haven't I?

Rats           : Yes, you have.

Monkey     : I've also told you that it'll cost you a lot.

Rats           : We should not have believed you. How foolish we are!

41.  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 it 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.

Ans:

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 it 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 isstronger than the single stick. It teaches us the wise saying, "United we stand, divided we fall."

42.  Stranger     : May I come in, sir.

Mayor        : Yes of course.

Stranger     : Id like to help you get rid of these rats.

Mayor        : Really.

Stranger     : Within an hour but itll cost you one thousand gold coins.

Mayor        : Id love to spend more than that only if you could free us from the rats.

Stranger     : I dont need more than that.

Mayor        : Its a deal. Start your work.

Stranger     : Make arrangement for my payment.

Mayor        : Well be ready before you finish.

Stranger     : Oh, that's great.

Ans:

Stranger     : May I come in, sir?

Mayor        : Yes, of course.

Stranger     : I’d like to help you get rid of these rats.

Mayor        : Really!

Stranger     : Within an hour. But it’ll cost you one thousand gold coins.

Mayor        : I’d love to spend more than that only if you could free us from the rats.

Stranger     : I don’t need more than one thousand gold coins.

Mayor        : It’s a deal. Start your work now.

 Stranger    : Make arrangement for my payment.

Mayor        : We’ll be ready before you finish.

Stranger     : Oh, that's great!

43.  The writer said to the lady guest are you still hungry oh no Im not hungry replied the lady guest I don’t eat more than one thing for luncheon I have a cup of coffee in the morning and then dinner but I never eat more than one thing for luncheon I was speaking for you.

Ans: The writer said to the lady guest, "Are you still hungry?""Oh, no, I’m not hungry," replied the lady guest, "I don’t eat more than one thing for luncheon. I have a cup of coffee in the morning and then dinner, but I never eat more than one thing for luncheon. I was speaking for you."

 

 

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