Narration exercise

1. Father said to Rina, “Do you know why I have sent you to school?” The daughter said, “Yes, I know. I have been sent to school to learn to read and write. ” “Right,” father said.

2. “Why don’t you attend the classes?” the teacher said to the boy. “You cannot expect good results unless you attend classes as I tell you.” “I am sorry, sir. I have offended you,” said the boy. “Thank you,” said the teacher.

3. The man said to the boy, “Are you going to sit for JSC Examination this year?” “Yes,” said the boy. The man said, “How is your preparation?” “I have a good preparation,” replied the boy.

4. Once I said to a little girl, “What is your mother’s name?” “I know my mother’s name, but I will not tell you that,” said the girl. I said, “What a clever girl you are!”

5. The teacher said to the student, “Have you prepared your lesson today?” “No, sir,” replied the student. The teacher said, “Why do you not prepare your lesson?” “I was suffering from headache yesterday. I shall do my work tomorrow,” replied the student.

6. “Good morning, can I help you?” said the Manager. “Yes, I was told to come over here to get a parking sticker. Is this the right place?” said the lady. “Yes, it is. What’s the registration number of your car?” said the manager.

7. My mother said, “Won’t you go to school today?”I said, “Mother, I feel fervish today. I don’t want to go to school.” “Ok, take rest now. You should be more careful about your health,” said mother.

8. “Why did you not go to school yesterday, Rimu? asked the mother. “I was ill, mum.” “How are you today?” “Well,” answered the girl. “Don’t worry for me.”

9. The teacher said to the boy, “Do you know that honesty is the policy?” The boy said, “Yes sir, I think so.” “Then learn to be hones from you boyhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you, Sir,” said the boy. “May Allah grant you a long life,” said the teacher to the boy.

10. “How lovely the doll is! I’ll buy it,” said Mona. “No, it is not durable. Tomorrow we’ll visit another village fair.” “Then you can buy me a good doll,” said Mona. “Yes,” replied mother.

11. “Dear friend, which book do you want?” “A Practical English Grammar of A J Thomson. I lost my copy yesterday,” said Oishe. “I can lend you. But return it in a week,” I said.

12. “What are you doing now, Rashed?” I said, “I am watching an interesting program on television.” “Aren’t you wasting your time?” “No, I don’t think so,” he said. “Remember, too much watching of TV makes people lazy.”

13. “My sons, listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you,” “How will we find it?” said the sons. “You must dig the land for it,” said the old man.

14. The police officer said to Mita, “How can I help you?” Mita replied, “While I was coming home alone by a taxi last night, two snatchers rode into my taxi.” “Did they snatch anything from you?” “Yes Sir, they took away my cell phone and some money,” said Mita. “Let me record a complaint,” said the police officer.

15. “What is your programme after the examination?” asked Hira. Mira said, “I’ve not decided. Can you suggest any?” “Let us on a picnic,” said Hira. “What an excellent idea it is!” said Mira.

16. The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” “Yes, sir. I can. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?” said the boy. “I do not want to stay there but I only want a meal,” replied the man.

17. Rosomond said to her mother, “What is it, Mum? I didn’t want this black thing and the terrible smell.” Mother said, “I don’t know my dear.” Rosamond again said to her mother, “But what shall I do with it?” Mother said, “I can’t tell.” “Okay, Mum, I must pour It out and fill the jar with fresh water.”

18. “Hello rickshaw puller, will you go?” said I. “Where?” said the rickshaw puller. “I want to go the railway station.” “I may go, if you pay me 200 taka,” said the rickshaw puller.

19. “May I come in, sir?” said the guardian. “Yes, come in, please,” said the Headmaster. The guardian said, “We, all the guardians along with you must do something for the betterment of our children. They are losing their morality.” The Headmaster said, “Let’s plan something for their betterment.”

20. Mrs Nasima said to her student, “I heard the news of your illness yesterday. How are you now?” “I feel a bit well today, madam,” replied the student, “Don’t worry. You will come round soon,” said Mrs Nasima.

21. Why are you so happy? Dipa said to Ruplal. “My brother sent a mobile phone for me yesterday,” replied Ruplal. “But what’s the use of it to you? I think it is a mere message of money?” said Dipa. “No, I can communicate with others in the shortest possible time,” said Ruplal.

22. “Good morning, students “said the teacher. “How are you?” “We are fine, Sir. What about you?” “I am fine too. Please sit down.” “Have you prepared your lesson?” the teacher asked. “Sorry, sir, we have not prepared our lesson,” they replied.

23. “Konica, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, Sir” she replied. “But I have not understood one grammatical point.” The teacher assured her saying, “Come to my room, I will help you understand the point.” “Thank you, Sir.” she smilingly said.

24. Once a rich banker said to a poor cobbler, “How much do you earn a year?” The cobbler replied laughing, “I never count in this way. I earn barely enough to pass a day. And I’m happy.” “Are you really happy?” said the banker.

25. The teacher said to the student, “Have you prepared your lesson toady?” “No, Sir,” replied the student. The teacher said, “Why?” “I was suffering from headache yesterday. I shall do my work tomorrow,” said the student.

26. The teacher said to the girl, “Do you know that honesty is the best policy?” The girl said, “Yes, Sir, I think so.” Then learn to be honest from your childhood,” said the teacher. Thank you,” said the girl. “May Allah help you,” said the teacher.

27. “Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?” asked Shabab. “No, I have never,” replied Labib. “But I desire for visiting this place.” “I had an opportunity to visit the sea-beach last year,” said Shabab. “Let us go there this week,” said Labib.

28. The girl said to the teacher, “Sir, I shall be grateful if you kindly lend me the book you praised highly in the classroom yesterday.” The teacher said, “I have become really happy to know that you are eager to read this book. You are welcome to any of my books that you like.” “Thank you, Sir,” said the girl. “You are welcome,” said the teacher.

29. The new teacher entered the classroom and said, “Can you tell me what I should do now?” “No Sir.”, one of the students said. The teacher smiled and said, “Try to guess.” “You should introduce yourself to us.” another student said. “Thank you.” said the teacher. “You’re really brilliant.”

30.“Ratan, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, Sir, I did it. But I haven’t understood some grammatical points.” replied Ratan. “Where is the problem?” said the teacher. “Let us try again.”

31. Hazrat Omar (R) said to the woman, ‘Where do you live?’ The woman said, ‘I live in a poor hut, south end to this town. I am hungry but there is no food in my house. Will you give me something to eat?’ Hazrat Omar (R) said, ‘Go home. I am coming with food and money.’

32. Omar(R) said to the woman, “Where do you live?” The woman said, “I live in a poor hut south end to this town. I am hungry but there is no food in my house. Will you give me something to eat?” Hazrat Omar(R) said, “Go home. I am coming with food and money.”

33. “Ratan, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, Sir, I did it. But I haven’t understood some grammatical points.” replied Ratan. “Where is the problem?” said the teacher. “Let us try again.”

34. The teacher said to the boy, “Why do you make a noise in the class? You are not attentive to your lessons.” “Sorry Sir” said the boy. “I was asking for a pen to my friend.” “Be attentive and listen to what I say.”

35. The fruit seller said, “Which fruits do you want to buy? I have apples from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling, grapes from Kashmir.” The customer said, “What fruits of our country do you have?” The seller said, “I have coconut, guava, and Jackfruit.” The customer said, “Give one kg of Guava as it will be substitute of Australian Apples.”

36. “Why are putting up the food in your pocket, Sir? Why don’t you eat?” asked the noble man. “I am doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich dishes,” replied Sheikh Saddi. “I don’t understand what do you mean to say,” said the noble man. “And I’m sorry.”

37. “Why you are putting up the food in your pocket, Sir?” asked the noble man. “I am doing the right thing.My dress deserves the rich dishes,” replied Sheikh Saadi. “Please tell me clearly what you mean to say?” said the noble man.

38. “I have got G.P.A. 5 in the S.S.C. Examination,” said Kamal. “Congratulations.” “What do you intend to do now?” asked Hasan.“I want to study in a reputed college. I will try to get myself admitted into Dhaka College, Said Kamal.

39.The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I have been starving for two days.” The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can’t you work?” “No, I am unable to work.”said the old man.

40. “Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazer?” asked Hasan. “No, I have never gone there, “replied Kamal. “But I long for visiting the place.” “I had an opportunity to visit the sea beach last year,” said Hasan. “How charming the scenery is!”

41. “I came to Bogra this afternoon. I sent you a massage before starting from home,” Roka said. “Did you receive it in time?” she asked. “No, I did not receive,” I replied.

42. The man said to the manager “May I come in, Sir?” “Yes,” come in.“What do you want?”said the manager “I want to open a bank account in your bank ,”said the man .”Can you tell me the process of opening a savings account?”

43.The traveller said, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” Yes “said the peasant.” Do you want one in which you can spend the night?” “No,” replied the traveller.” I only want a meal.”

44. I said to the passer- by,“What are you seeing now?” “I am seeing the people running here and there” he said. “How happy they are! May God help them. Let me enjoy this.”I said.

45. “Why did you not go to school yesterday?” said the mother to the girl. “I was ill, mum,” the girl replied. “How are you today?” the mother asked again.” “Well,” said the girl, “Don’t worry for me.”

46. “Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?”asked Shabab“No, I have never gone there, replied Labib. “But I desire for visiting the place” “I had an opportunity to visit the sea beach last year “said Shabab” “Let us go there this week.”

47. I said to old man, “What are you doing?” “I am watching the boys swimming in the pond,” he said. “How happy they are! May Allah bless them.” “Let me sit by you and enjoy the scene.” I said.

48. “My sons listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you.” “How’ll we find it?” said the sons. “You must dig the land for it” said the old man.

49. Have you completed your assignment?” said Rumana. “No, I haven’t completed yet, “replied Farah. “But you must submit it timely,” said Rumana. “I worked on it for several hours yesterday,” replied Farah.

50. The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I have been starving for three days.” The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can’t you work?” “No, I’m unable to work.” The old man replied.

51. My sister said to me, “Why are you reading this hour? Don’t you think that it is a time of prayer? Let us go out for a walk after saying prayer.” “Yes, I agree with you,” said I.

52. “What are you doing now, Jack?” I said. “I am watching an interesting programme on television.” “Aren’t you wasting your time?” I said. “No, I don’t think so,” he said.

53.The class teacher of class X said to the students, “Do you like to go for study tour?” “Yes’ said all the students. Then he said, “Take permission of your parents.” One of the students said, “Let us go to Cox’s Bazar ” The most experienced age-old teacher said, “May your journey be safe and sound.”

54. The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I have been starving for three days.” The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can’t you work?” “No, I’m unable to work.” The old man replied.

55. “Where do you like to go, Sir? said the ticket officer to the passenger. “I want to go to Chittagong,” said the passenger. “How many tickets do you need?” “I need five tickets.” “Here are the tickets. They will cost one thousand taka,” said the ticket officer.

56. “Zaman said to me, “Have you finished reading the book I gave you yesterday?” “Yes, I have finished reading the book,’ I replied. “What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier.’ I said. “Will you return the book to me today? he said.

57. “What’s your programme after the examination?” asked Salam. Kamal said, I’ve not yet decided. Can you suggest any? “Let us go on a picnic.” Said Salam. “What an excellent idea! I shall certainly join with you.” said Kamal.

58. A fruit seller said, “Which fruit do you want to buy? I have apples from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling, grapes from Kashmir.” The customer said, “What fruits of our country do you have?” The fruit selller said, “I have coconut, guava and jackfruit.” The customer said, “Give one kg of guava as it will be the substitution of Australian apples.”

59. “What is the time by your watch?” he said. “It is half past nine,” I said. He said, “I want to go to the college. Would you accompany me, please?” “No, I am sorry,” replied I.

60. The passer-by stopped me and said, “Sir, can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” “Yes, I can,” I said. “Go straight about 100 yards and then turn left. You will find it.” “Thank you, Sir,” he said.

61. “We would like to go an excursion. Can we have your permission? Sir?” said the students. “Yes, you can arrange it after the examination is over. And you should choose a historical place for that” replied the Headmaster. “Thank you, Sir.”

62. Rashed said to karim. “How are you?” I went to your hostel yesterday, but did not find you. Where did you go?” “I went to the station.” said Karim. “I had to receive my maternal uncle there.”

63. “Great king of the genies,” called the monster. “I will never again disobey you.” Hearing those words, the fisherman became very brave and said, “Tell me why you were locked up in the vase?” The giant looked at the fisherman and said, “Speak to me politely or I shall kill you.” “Why should you kill me?” asked the fisherman.

64. Once I asked a sweet little girl, “What is your mother’s name?” She replied cleverly. “I know my mother’s name but I won’t tell you that.” I said. “What a clever girl you are!” “I don’t tell my mother’s name to anybody whom I don’t know.” She spoke with an air of confidence.

65. “Did people use stamps in those days” asked Rafiq. “Yes, answered Mr Jamil, “The first stamps were used in 1840.” “Are they easy to get now?” asked Rafiq. “They are very difficult to get,” his uncle replied.

66. “My sons, listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you.” “How’ll we find it?” said the sons. “You must dig the land for it” said the old man.

67. “Have you killed the rates?” said the Mayor. “Yes, I have said the piper. “Give me the promised money.” “How funny!” said the Mayor, we cannot give you so much money. Take only fifty.

68. Father said to his son, “Why are you making late? Go to school now.” “No, I am not going to school today. I feel dizzy, ” said his son.

69. “Nasreen, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher.” Yes” Sir, I have done it. But I haven’t understood some grammatical points.” replied Nasreen. “Where is the problem?” said the teacher. “Let us try again.”

70. “What is the time by your watch?” he said. “It is half past nine,” I said. He said, “I want to go to the college. Would you accompany me please?” “No, I am sorry,” replied I.

Answer: He asked me what the time was by my watch. I replied that it was half past nine. He said that he wanted to go to college and asked me politely if I would accompany him. I replied in the negative and said that I was sorry.

71. Can I have a look at your paper for a moment?, said the man next to me. “I just want to see the cricket results.” “I haven’t quite finished with it,” I said. “Could you wait a moment?”

Answer: The man next to me asked me if he could have a look at my paper for a moment and said that he just wanted to see the cricket result. I replied that I hadn’t quite finished with it and asked him if he could wait a moment. He replied that he couldn’t wait long since he was getting off at the next shop.

72. “Konica, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, sir,” she replied. “But I have not understood one grammatical point.” The teacher assured her saying, “Come to my room, I will help you understand the point.” “Thank you, sir,” she smilingly said.

73. “Good morning, students,” said the new English teacher. “How are you?” “We are fine, sir. What about you?” “I am fine too. Please sit down. Have you prepared your lesson?” asked the teacher. “Sorry, sir. We were a little bit busy with our practical class,” they said.

74. “How shall I treat you?” Alexander asked Purus. “You must treat me in the same way as one king treat another,” replied Purus boldly.

75. “Have you said your prayer today?” I said to my brother. “No, I have forgotten, “he said. “ That’s bad.” I said, “We must pray to God every day.”

76. “Give me a grains of corn. I am dying of hunger, “said the Grasshopper. “What did you do in the summer? Didn’t you store up any corn?” asked the Ant. “No, I was too busy.”

77. “Porter, you may go,” said the mistress of the house laughing. “You have gained your freedom.” “By Allah,” he replied, I will not leave this house until I have heard the stories of my companions.”

78. “Why you are putting up the food in your pocket, Sir?” asked the noble man. “I am doing the right thing. My dress deserves the rich dishes,” replied Sheikh Saadi. “Please tell me clearly what you mean to say?” said the noble man

79. “Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?”asked Shabab. “No, I have never gone there,” replied Labib. “But I desire for visiting the place.” “I had an opportunity to visit the sea beach last year,” said Shabab. “Let us go there this week.”

80. “I came to Bogra this afternoon. I sent you a massage before starting from home” Roka said” Did you receive it in time? she asked “No, I did not receive” I replied

81. The man said to the manager “May I come in, Sir?” “Yes, come in. “What do you want?” said the manager. “I want to open a bank account in your bank,” said the man. “Can you tell me the process of opening a savings account?”

82. The traveller said, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” Yes “said the peasant.” Do you want one in which you can spend the night?” “No,” replied the traveller.” I only want a meal.”

83. I said the passer- by, “What are you seeing now?” “I am seeing the people running here and there” he said. “How happy they are! May God help them. Let me enjoy this.”I said

84. The teacher said to the Student, “Have you prepared your lesson today?’’“No, Sir,’’ replied the student. The teacher said, “Why?’’ “I was suffering from headache. I shall do my work tomorrow,’’ replied the student.

85. I said to old man, “What are you doing?” “I am watching the boys swimming in the pond,” he said. “How happy they are! May Allah bless them.” “Let me sit by you and enjoy the scene.” I said.

86. “My sons listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you.” “How’ll we find it?” said the sons. “You must dig the land for it” said the old man

87. “Have you completed your assignment?” said Rumana. “No, I haven’t completed yet,” replied Farah. “But you must submit it timely,” said Rumana. “I worked on it for several hours yesterday,” replied Farah.