Punctuation and capitalization exercise for JSC
Punctuation and capitalization exercise for JSC
1. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Dhaka Board-2019]
the creator has provided us with many facilities in nature so we should be grateful to him for his wonderful gifts we should also praise him.
Answer: The Creator has provided us with many facilities in nature. So, we should be grateful to Him for His wonderful gifts. We should also praise Him.
2. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Rajshahi Board-2019]
zara lives with her parents in london they have come to bangladesh to visit zaras aunt and uncle she is very close to her cousin
Answer: Zara lives with her parents in London. They have come to Bangladesh to visit Zara's aunt and uncle. She is very close to her cousin.
3. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Cumilla Board-2019]
zaman said to me have you finished reading the book yes i have finished reading the book i replied
Answer: Zaman said to me, “Have you finished reading the book?” “Yes, I have finished reading the book,” I replied.
4. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Jashore Board-2019]
have you finished reading the book asked my friend yes I will return it tomorrow
Answer: “Have you finished reading the book?” I asked my friend. “Yes, I will return it tomorrow.”
5. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Sylhet Board-2019]
it was july 20, 1969 three american astronauts were waiting in a spaceship called apollo 11 the astronauts were neil Armstrong edwin Aldrin and michael Collins
Answer: It was July 20, 1969. Three American astronauts were waiting in a spaceship called Apollo 11. The astronauts were Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins.
6. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Barishal Board-2019]
my father said to me did you go to school yesterday no said I why I was ill
Answer: My father said to me, “Did you go to school yesterday?” “No,” said I. “Why?” “I was ill.”
7. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage.[Chattogram Board-2019]
why were you absent said the teacher the headmaster is very angry with you go to him at once I was seriously ill said papia
Answer: “Why were you absent?” said the teacher. “The Headmaster is very angry with you. Go to him at once.” “I was seriously ill,” said Papia.
8. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Dinajpur Board-2019]
fifteen year old shamimas dreams were nipped in the bud her father wanted to marry her off against her will marrying off a girl under 18 is against the law in bangladesh
Answer: Fifteen-year old Shamima's dreams were nipped in the bud. Her father wanted to marry her off against her will. Marrying off a girl under 18 is against the law in Bangladesh.
9. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Mymensingh Board-2019]
the population of bangladesh is rapidly increasing with the growth of population people need more things they need more food clothes etc but a developing country like bangladesh cannot supply the people with these needs
Answer: The population of Bangladesh is rapidly increasing. With the growth of population, people need more things. They need more food, clothes, etc. But a developing country like Bangladesh cannot supply the people with these needs.
JSC Punctuation and capitalization all board 2018
1. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Dhaka Board-2018]
the teacher said dear students you should follow my advice why should we not follow you sir said the students
Answer: The teacher said “Dear students, you should follow my advice.” “Why should we not follow you. sir?” said the students.
2. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Rajshahi Board-2018; Jashore Board-2018; Dinajpur Board-2018; Cumilla Board-2015; Rajshahi Board-2014]
do you think it is easy to pass in english said talha no said tabassum but why are you so careless about English I don't feel interest in this subject oh I see
Answer: “Do you think it is easy to pass English?” said Talha. “No,” said Tabassum. “But why are you so careless of English?” “I don't feel interest in this subject.” “Oh, I see.”
3. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Cumilla Board-2018]
returning home robin’s father said to him your progress is now very slow you are always seen with a group of friends
Answer: Returning home,Robin's father said to him, “Your progress is now very slow. You are always seen with a group of friends.”
4. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Sylhet Board-2018]
arent you going to attend your english class shamima asked no im going to the library to borrow books shamim replied
Answer: “Aren't you going to attend your English class?” Shamima asked. “No, I'm going to the library to borrow books.”
5. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Barishal Board-2017; Chattogram Board-2018]
mother said to her son tell me why you are wasting your time be punctual and dutiful in your life
Answer: Mother said to her son, “Tell me, why you are wasting your time. Be punctual and dutiful in your life.”
6. Use capital letters and punctuation marks as needed in the following passage. [Barishal Board-2018]
why did you not go to school yesterday said the mother i was ill mum the girl replied how are you today the mother asked again well said the girl
Answer: “Why didn't you go to school yesterday?” said the mother. “I was ill, mum,” the girl replied. “How are you today?” the mother asked again. “Well,” said the girl.
JSC Punctuation and capitalization all board 2017
1. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Dhaka Board-2017]
once some merchants were going to baghdad from jilan bagdad was far away from jilan a woman came to the merchants with her son she said to them my son will go to baghdad to study will you take him with you
Answer: Once some merchants were going to Baghdad from Jilan. Baghdad was far away from Jilan. A Woman came to the merchants with her son. She said to them, “My son will go to Baghdad to study. Will you take him with you?”
2. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Rajshahi Board-2017]
whats the time by your watch he said it is half past nine i replied I want to go to school he said would you accompany me please no i am sorry.
Answer: “What's the time by your watch?” he said. “It is half past nine,” I replied. “I want to go to school,” he said. “Would you accompany me,” please?” “No, I am sorry.”
3. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Cumilla Board-2017, 2015; Sylhet Board-2015; Dinajpur Board-2015]
the man said can you give me some food ive been starving for two days the maid said why do you beg cant you work
Answer: The man said, “Can you give me some food. I've been starving for two days.” The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can't you work?”
4. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Jashore Board-2017; Sylhet Board-2014]
alexander the great was the king of macedonia he was the son of philip a mighty king of sparta he invaded india about 327 years before the birth of christ on the way he defeated porus and marched towards the punjab
Answer: Alexander, the Great, was the king of Macedonia. He was the son of Philip, a mighty king of Sparta. He invaded India about 327 years before the birth of Christ. On the way, he defeated Porus and marched towards the Punjab.
5. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Sylhet Board-2017]
what can i teach you asked nasiruddin we dont know replied the students
Answer: “What can I tech you?” asked Nasiruddin. “We don't know,” replied the students.
6. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Chattogram Board-2017]
mustafiz said hurry up we must have to leave this horrible place now
Answer: Mustafiz said, “Hurry up! We must have to leave this horrible place now.”
8. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Dinajpur Board-2017]
what kind of stories will you tell asked the student fables replied the teacher do you know what fables are no replied the student
Answer: “What kind of stories will you tell?” asked the student. “Fables,” replied the teacher. “Do you know what fables are?” “No,” replied the student.
Exercise on punctuation
1. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Dhaka Board-2016; Dinajpur Board-2016]
kamal dont be so silly he will come soon said anis we need not wait for him he has failed to keep his word replied kamal
Answer: “Kamal, don't be so silly. He will come soon,” said Anis. “We need not wait for him. He has fallen to keep his word,” replied Kamal.
2. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Rajshahi Board-2016]
human beings have invented many important things so far do you know which invention is the greatest it is the wheel
Answer: Human beings have invented many important things so far. Do you know which invention is the greatest? It is the wheel.
3. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Cumilla Board-2016]
have you finished reading the book said nira yes sald tanni the book is very interesting
Answer: “Have you finished reading the book?” said Nira. “Yes,” said Tanni. “The book is very interesting.”
4. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Jashore Board-2016]
we must eat vegetables and fruits they contain a lot of vitamins and minerals they keep our body free from diseases
Answer: We must eat vegetables and fruits. They contain a lot of vitamins and minerals. They keep our body free from diseases.
5. Complete the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Sylhet Board-2016]
give me a few grains of corns the grasshopper said to the ant
Answer: “Give me a few grains of corns,” the grasshopper said to the ant.
6. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Barishal Board-2016]
i have got gpa-5 in the jsc examination said samia congratulation what do you intend to do now I want to study in science group i will try to get gpa-5 again in the ssc examination samia replied
Answer: “I have got GPA-5 in the JSC Examination,” said Samia. “Congratulation!” “What do you intend to do now?” “I want to study in Science group. I'll try to get GPA-5 again in the SSC Examination,” Samia replied.
7. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Chattogram Board-2016]
the teacher said to rafiq why are you talking in the class you should behave yourself rafiq replied sir i am sorry i am asking karim to lend me his pen my pen has run out the teacher said be attentive and listen to my lecture
Answer: The teacher said to Rafiq, “Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself.” Rafiq replied, “Sir, I am sorry. i am asking Karim to lend me his pen. My pen has run out.” The teacher said, “Be attentive and listen to my lecture.”
JSC Punctuation and capitalization all board 2015
1. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Dhaka Board-2015]
have you bought the pen said selina yes said salam the pen is very interesting.
Answer: “Have you bought the pen?” said Selina. “Yes,” said Salam. “The pen is very interesting.”
2. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Rajshahi Board-2015]
man is the greatest creation of almighty as he is very kind to us we should be grateful to him
Answer: Man is the greatest creation of Almighty. As He is very kind to us, we should be grateful to Him.
3. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Jashore Board-2015]
havent you heard the name of kazi naznil islam very few poets in bengali literature are as famous as nazrul islam nazruls writings were full of hope and aspiration
Answer: Haven't you heard the name of the poet Kazi Nazrul Islam? Very few poets in Bengali literature are as famous as Nazrul Islam. Nazrul's writings were full of hope and aspiration.
4. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Barishal Board-2015]
father said to his son why are you making so late go to school now I am not going to school today I feel dizzy said his son
Answer: Father said to his son, “Why are you making so late? Go to school now.” “No, I am not going to school today. I feel dizzy,” said his son.
5. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. [Chattogram Board-2015]
what is time by your watch sir he said its half past eight i replied i want to go to college he said
Answer: “What is the time by your watch?” he said. “It's half past eight,” I replied. “I want to go to school,” he said.
