CSS CE-2025 • ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) • Q5(a) (PUNCTUATION)

Punctuation (5 Marks)

Insert punctuation where necessary to improve clarity, grammar, and readability.

What You Must Do
  • Punctuate meaningfully; avoid decorative punctuation.
  • Break run-ons into sentences; use commas for clarity.
  • Keep words unchanged; modify punctuation only.
Core Rules
  • Full stop for complete thought; semicolon for related clauses.
  • Commas for grouping and non-essential clauses.
  • Colons introduce explanation; quotes for direct speech.
Exam Discipline
  • Clarity and correctness score marks.
  • Over-punctuation loses credibility.
  • Exam mode locks answer on submit.
Segment Info
Marks5
TaskPunctuate
ModeTraining
5
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Instruction: Add punctuation only. Do not change words. Minimal edits; maximum clarity.
Marks: 5 Status: Editing
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Insert Punctuation

Add full stops, commas, semicolons, colons, quotation marks, and apostrophes only where required.
Tip: Split run-on strings into sentences first; then add commas for grouping and clarity.
Before Submit: Ensure punctuation improves clarity; avoid overuse of commas and semicolons.
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