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HSC English 2nd Paper Punctuation Suggestion 2025 (PDF)

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HSC Punctuation Suggestion 2025 পিডিএফ ডাউনলোড করুন। HSC Punctuation mark খুবই একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ টপিক। Punctuation mark হল এমন চিহ্ন যা লেখার মধ্যে অর্থ স্পষ্ট করার জন্য ব্যবহৃত হয়। এটি বাক্যের গঠন ও অর্থ বোঝাতে সাহায্য করে। এখানো গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ৫০টি HSC Punctuation mark দেওয়া আছে, এগুলো অনুশীলন করলে শিক্ষার্থীরা ভালো ফলাফল করতে পারবে।আমরা HSC Punctuation mark এর উত্তর পিডিএফ ফাইলে দিয়ে দিব। তাহলে চলো, শুরু করি।


HSC Punctuation Question with Answer 2025 PDF

1.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. [D. B. 2023]

Lion: How dare you wake me up

Mouse: I’m sorry,sir.I did not mean to wake you, I was just playing

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Lion: Now I’m going to kill you.

Mouse: Oh please sir. Have mercy on me one day, I can be your help.

Lion: What rubbish’How can a little mouse help a big lion

2.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. [R. B. 2023]

Ratan said to his father I want to go outside for sometime. Why is it not the suitable time for going out. I need to meet my friend Shimul. Now it is 8 PM. You should not waste time doing this type of activities father replied. Ill come back before 9 O clock

said Ratan. “This is the last time I think,” father said.

3.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. [D. B. 2019]

Student : Excuse me sir I want to discuss with

you some grammatical problems. Teacher : What class are you in

Student : Sir I am in class XI, I am a newly admitted student here.

Teacher :Okay tell me your problems

Student : I want to understand the difference between a phrase and a clause.

Teacher : Don’t worry. Ill help you understand the difference .

4.   There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. [R. B. 2019]

You’ve  cut  off your  hair,  asked  Jim,  laboriously  as  if  he had   not   arrived   at   that   patent   fact   yet   even   after   the hardest  mental  labour.  Cut  it  off  and  sold  it,  said  Della. Don’t you like me just  as well,  anyhow Im me without my hair  ain’t  I Jim  looked  about  the  room  curiously. You  say your hair is gone he said with an air almost of idiocy.

5.   There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. [J. B. 2019]

Jerry : I can chop some wood today.

Writer : But Ive a boy coming from the orphanage.

Jerry : Im the boy

Writer : You But youre very small in size .

Jerry : Size doesnt matter chopping wood. Some of the big boys don’t chop well. Ive been chopping wood for a long time

Writer : Very well theres the axe. Go ahead see what you can do

6.   There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. [C. B. 2019]

Sajid : Hurrah weve won the match.

Sifat : What match Sajid

Sajid : The football match between your

school. team and our school team.

Sifat : Oh my Almighty! How did it happen?

Sajid : We won by 3 goals to one (1);

Sifat : I thought our team was better than yours.

Sajid : The result shows who is better.

Sifat : Anyway, well do better next year.

Sajid :Best of luck sifat.

7.   There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.[Ctg. B. 2019]

Student : Excuse me sir. May I come in?

Teacher :yes come in.

Student :  Thank you sir.

Teacher :What can I do for you.

Student : Would you kindly make me clear about the use of this punctuation mark.

Teacher : Didnt you attend my class yesterday?

Student : No sir. I did not come .

Teacher : Why You must not miss any class .

Student : Ill never miss any class sir.

8    There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. [S. B. 2019]

The traveller said to the peasant  “Can you tell me the way to  the  nearest  inn”  The  peasant  said  “Yes  I  can  Do  you want  one  in which you  can  spend  the  night” The  traveller said,  “I don’t wish to stay there I only want a meal” Follow me and I will take you to a nice one .

9.   There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. [B. B. 2019]

While I was going to market yesterday I met a boy begging in  the  street  on  being  asked  to  tell  the  reason  of begging the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said oh sir I have a sad tale to tell you would you please hear my story yes I would  like  to  I  said  to  him  Instead  of telling  the  story  the

boy simply began to cry.

10. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.[Din. B. 2019]

Hasan : Can you tell me a little about Dhaka

Hasib :Sure what would you like to know

Hasan : Well whats a good time to visit there?

Hasib : I think you can visit in winter.

Hasan : Good and what should I see there

Hasib : Well you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you must not leave Dhaka without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.

Hasan : Anything else

Hasib : Oh yes if you have time you may visit Ahsan   Manjil. You could have an excellent experience of the Mughal and the British architecture .

11.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the  following  text.  Rewrite  the  text  correcting  the  errors. [Notre Dame College, Dhaka]

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.”

12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the  following  text.  Rewrite  the  text  correcting  the  errors.

Father: Whats wrong with you my dear? You look pale?

Daughter:I am afraid and I dont knowhow to tell you?

Father: Don’t be afraid? Just tell me whats happened?

Daughter:Actually, lve  failed in my pre-test  and you have to meet my class teacher.

Father: What a shame?

13. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the  following  text.  Rewrite  the  text  correcting  the  errors.

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.

14.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. [Holy Cross College, Dhaka]

Lady Guest : You see youve filled your stomach with a lot of

meat. Therefore you cant eat anymore?

Writer : I took a Mutton chop.

Lady Guest : Follow my example!

Writer       : Ill do better than that dont be tensed?

Lady Guest : Humorist you‘re quite a humorist.

15.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.[Dhaka College, Dhaka]

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.

16. Punctuate the following text.  [Dhaka City College, Dhaka]

My dear friends said the piper I know a charm by which I can rid you of these rats but you must pay me one thousand guilders for this service One thousand guilders cried the men We will give you ten thousand if you can rid us of these rats

17.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.[Dhaka Commerce College, Dhaka]

Tourist : How old is the edifice guide?

Guide  : Madam 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  : Madam we should move now. The sun is about to set. Tourist : Isnt the place safe

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

18. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the  following  text.  Rewrite  the  text  correcting  the  errors.

Asad  : Excuse me Where is the nearest hospital

Mizan: Its about 2 Kilometers from here You will have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus

Asad  : I see Is there a bus station near here

Mizan: Yes there is a bus stop at the corner.

Asad  :Thankyou.

Milan:Dont mention it

19. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the  following  text.  Rewrite  the  text  correcting  the  errors.

Mou  : Hey what’s your HSC result.

Keya : GPA-5

Mou  : Wow, That’s wonderful. You really deserve it friend.

Keya : Thanks what about you

Mou  : GPA 4.50. I got poor grades in English and Mathematics.

Keya : Nevermind dowell next time.

Mou  : Anyway are you trying your luck in Dhaka university?

Keya : Yes and you

Mou  : Will my poor GPA allow to sit for the Dhaka University test I don’t think so.

20.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

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.

21.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Journalist : How do you rate your performance in the last match?

Cricketer : Certainly it is one of my best performances.

Journalist : What a great century It is surely a match winning knock. So whats next.

Cricketer : III just try to play my natural game in future. I play for my country 17 crore people depend on me.

Journalist:  God  bless  you  Hope  to  see  more  match  winning knocks from you.

Cricketer : Thankyou keep me in your Prayers.

22.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.[BAF Shaheen College, Dhaka]

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 lookout but we didn‘t let you.

Son     : Why

Father : Because  it was very  dangerous. You were  only  four years old then

Son     : I cant remember anything.

Father:Its   natural.   No   one   can   remember   all   from   early childhood


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23.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Tourist  : Excuse me sir. Could you tell me how to go to New Market please?

Native   : Certainly you must be a new comer in this city. Are you driving or taking public transport.

Tourist  : Today I’m taking buses. You’re right I’m a tourist. I

drove here yesterday but today I’ve decided to go by bus.

Native   : That’s  good.  Now  you’re  on  the  wrong  street.  You have to walk half a mile to catch a bus for New Market. Take this narrow road and reach Farmgate from which you will catch the bus.

Tourist  : Just let me write down all this. I don’t want to get lost. How long will the journey take?

Native   : The journey will take 20 minutes.

Tourist  : Thanks I appreciate your help.

Native   : Welcome.

24.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Benu :    May I come in, sir?

Post Master:Please do, what can I do for you

Benu:     My father is in Sylhet. He sent a mail last week. But I haven’t received it so far. Would you please check it up

Nazmul   : Excuse me where is the nearest hospital

Arafat     : Its about 2 kilometres from here You will have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus.

Nozrul    : I see. Is there a bus station near here

Arafat     : Yes there is a bus stop at the corner

Nozrul    : Tank you

Arafat     : Don’t mention it.

25.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

The  beggar  said  to  me  “Give  me  some  money  I  have  been starving for last two days.” Come with me. I will buy you lunch from a restaurant, said I the beggar said “Thank you sir you’re very kind.”

26.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

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  : That is the truth.

27.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Della      : May I come in

Sophronie :     Yes, please

Della      : Do you buy hair?

Sophronie :     Yes, I buy hair.

Della      : Will you buy my hair.

Sophronie :      Take your hat  off and  lets have  a  sight  at the locks of it

Della:     How much will  you?

Sophronie :      Twenty dollor.

Della:     Only twenty dollors.

Sophronie :     Yes that’s the best I can offer.

Della:     OK give it tome quick.

Sophronie :     Here it is.

28.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Entering the study room 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 you’ll never see the room in such a bad condition I promise.

29.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Newton  : Excuse me where is the nearest hospital

Shuvro   : Its about two kilometers from here You have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus

Newton  : I see Is there a bus station near here

Shuvro   : Yes there is a bus stop at the corner

Newton  : Thankyou.

Shurvro  : Don’t mention it..

30.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

“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 111 help you,” said the teacher. Thankyou sir she smilingly said.

31.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Rana   : Hi Kamal. Whats the news?

Kamal: We are planning to visit Cox’s Bazar in the month of February. Why don’t you join us?

Rana   :  Certainly I will. Which places are you going to visit.

Kamal: We want to visit the Saint Martins Island and Teknaf in Bazar from 10 to 17 February 2017.

Kamal:  Okay. Ill draft it neatly.

32.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Jenny : Excuse me where is the nearest hospital.

Rafi   : It’s about 2 kilometers from here. You will have to hire a

taxi You can also go by bus.

Jenny : I see is there a bus station near here.

Rafi   : Yes there is a bus stop at the corner.

Jenny : Thankyou

Rafi   :    Don’t mention it.

33.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Bablu   : Hi, Montu its great to see you again

Montu  : Wow It’s great seeing you. How long has it been It must be  more  than  6  months.  I’m  doing  well  How about you?

Bablu   : Not too bad

Montu  : What movie are you and the family going to see

Bablu   : I came here to see a historical movie How about you?

Montu  : Im going to watch Terminator 4

35.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Sima  : Hello Rina, Howre you?

Rina  :Not fine. What about you.

Sima  : I’m so so. But what’s your problem?

Rina  : I’m afraid of my exam. You see, I cant do well in the exam. Could you please help me sima?

Sima  : Of course Rina, Dont worry about it.

Rina  : You see Sima. I read a lot but I forget almost everything after a while.

Sima  : Perhaps you cram answers. Don’t do it. Try to understand what you read.

Rina  : Thank you very much.

Sima  : Youre welcome

36.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Kamal  : Hello Susmita. How are you?

Susmita:  Fine thanks. And you

Kamal  : Fine By the by could you tell me about the importance of computer education in our country

Susmita:Oh yes. There is a worldwide demand for skilled IT personnel. Bangladesh has no alternative but to train its people.

Kamal  : Why do we need to study computer

Susmita: We  need  to  study  computer  studies  and  IT  related courses to cope with the fast moving world.

Kamal  : Susmita  you  will  be  glad  to  learn  that  computer  is taught in our educational institutions.

Susmita: Sorry  friend.  It‘s  not  enough.  Computer  should  be taught in a large scale. Then we will be able to cope with the people of the world.

Kamal: Thankyou Susmita.

Susmita: You’re welcome.

37.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Shahin  : Good morning reza how are you?

Reza     : I’m fine what about you?

Shahin  : I’m fine too what are you reading in the newspaper.

Reza     : I’m reading an article on acid throwing. This report narrates that a girl of Chandpur Girls’ College has been thrown acid by a black sheep.

Shahin  : How pathetic it is a social problem and weve to work on it.

Reza     : Feeling sorry passively for the victim is a backdated

38.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Karim  : Wheres your pen?

Rony   : It’s gone

Karim  : Gone

Rony   : Yes it was on desk a few minutes ago. Now, there’s no sign of it.

Karim  : I left it on the desk.

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.

39.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Officer  : Your name sir

Passenger :   Sakawath Hossain

Officer  : Where do you come from Mr. Sakawath

Passenger : Rajshahi

Officer  : And where are you coming from now

Passenger :Im coming from Barisal

Officer  : Welcome to Dhaka sir Have a nice stay.

Passenger : Thankyou.

40.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Follow my example she said as we shook hands “and never eat more than one thing for luncheon”  “I’ll do better than that” I retorted I’ll eat nothing for dinner tonight.” “Humorist” She cried gaily jumping into a cab You are quite a humorist.”

41.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

How is your father rana said mr karim he is very well thankyou replied rana I am glad to hear that he is in good health said mr karim.

42. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

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  ‗store  house‘  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.

43.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Rose  : Ive lost my watch. Have you seen it anywhere

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

Rose  : It’s a gift from my father. It’s been so important forme.

Polash  :   When did you lose it

Rose  : Most probably during college time.

Polash  :Does it have a leather strap?

Rose  : Oh, yes Have you seen it?

Polash  :I haven’t seen it. but I heard Karim saying something

about awatch with a leather strap.

Rose  : Whats his room number?

Polash  :Most probably 203. Go to the first floor of the main hostel. It’s on the right side of the stairs.

Rose  : Thankyou so much dear

Polash  :Youre welcome.

Rose  : Best of luck.

44.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

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 come. Thankyou for inviting me.

Sima   : Thankyou.

45.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

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 awatch 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 :   Thankyou so much, dear.

Nirob   :  Youre welcome.

Kamal :  Best of luck.

46.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Mom  : Have you taken your breakfast Mahi.

Mahi  : No mom.

Mom  :  Oh you are really annoying. Why don’t you just take it.

Mahi  : I don’t want to eat bread and butter. I want fried chicken with burger.

Mom  : Having junk food is not good for your health. You are getting fatty.

Mahi  : Really I think I have to stop eating fast food. Well I’ve just   decided  to   stop   eating   them   from   tomorrow onwards! Now can I have them please.

47. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the  following  text.  Rewrite  the  text  correcting  the  errors.

Aminul : Is there an English class this Thursday night

Kabir    : Yes there is The class starts at 5; it usually goes on till about 7. Then theres a question and answers session Would you be interested.

Aminul : Definitely Could you put my name down please?

Kabir    : Sure

Aminul : Thankyou Would I need to bring anything?

Kabir    : Just a notebook There will be hand-outs.

48.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

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.

49.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Interviewer:    Why are you interested in this job?

Rashiq:   Obviously   there   are   two   reasons   creativity   and relationship with my subject.

Interviewer:    Do you have any working experience?

Rashiq:   Yes Ive two year working experience as an English teacher of a boys school.

Interviewer:    Why  did  you  leave  the job?  What’s  your  idea about an ultra ambitious person

Rashiq:   As its  salary was irregular and insufficient I had to leave the job the person whose ambition is very high is unhappy.

Interviewer:    Do you think that your ambition is so high? Can you handle pressure

Rashiq:   No, I don’t think so. 1 work very systematically with a plan. So 1 never feel any pressure.

50.There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.[Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka]

what kind of stories did aesop tell said anwar fables replied mrs amin  do  you  know  what  fables  are  no  replied  answar  well continued mrs amin fables are stories with a message or amoral.


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