Question

(D) PUNCTUATION

DIRECTION : Punctuate the following using capital letters wherever necessary:

1. i said to shyam you will not fail if you work hard
2. the lawyer said what is your name the youngman replied my name is ramesh i have come to seek your advice
3. i said to my father will you give me two hundred rupees as i wish to buy a new dress
4. the teacher said to mamta have you finished your homework mamta answered i am sorry siri could not do it.
5. hari said uncle may i come in i have a friend with me uncle ram said you are most welcome during our journey to delhi we slept read and played cards
6. what is your name asked my mother i replied my name is Krishna.
7. is this your final decision asked ramesh i am afraid i cannot change my decision said alok.

Additional Exercise

1. anu aid uncle may come in i have a friend with me uncle turned to anu and said may i know the name of your friend.
2. he said to me please give me ten rupees because i have to buy some fruits i gave him only five rupees he said thank you sir
3. my father said to raju you should not waste your time on sundays
4. the boy said sir may i come in i have to discuss a problem with you the principal said yes come in
5. i am going to aligarh tomorrow to play a hockey match
6. do you know that lucknow the capital of uttar pradesh is a historical city
7. what is your name asked my senior i replied my name is amit
8. i said to mohan work hard if you want to pass
9. i said to raju meet your mla and tell him your problems
10. ganga is a holy river it is worshipped like a mother kannauj, allahabad and varanasi are situated on its banks.
11. the mother became angry with her children and said why are you crying like wild animals

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Italy
2. China
3. Usa
4. Spain
5. IndiA

Answer 2

The sentences with proper punctuation marks are listed below.

Explanation:

1. I said to Shyam, "You will not fail if you work hard."

2. The lawyer said, "What is your name?", the young man replied, "My name is Ramesh. I have come to seek your advice."

3. I said to my father, "Will you give me two hundred rupees, as I wish to buy a new dress?"

4. The teacher said to Mamta, "Have you finished your homework?" Mamta answered, "I am sorry, could not do it."

5. Hari said, "Uncle, May I come in? I have a friend with me." Uncle Ram said, "You are most welcome." During our journey to Delhi we slept, read, and played cards.

6. "What is your name?" asked my mother. I replied, "My name is Krishna."

7. "Is this your final decision?" asked Ramesh. "I am afraid I cannot change my decision", said Alok.