Urdu Punctuation Rules (وقفہ علامات) – MCQs
- What is the purpose of the “،” (comma) in Urdu?
- A) To mark the end of a sentence
- B) To separate clauses or phrases
- C) To express strong feelings
- D) To begin a new sentence
- Answer: B) To separate clauses or phrases
- Which of the following is used to mark the end of a sentence in Urdu?
- A) ۔ (Full stop)
- B) ؟ (Question mark)
- C) ، (Comma)
- D) ! (Exclamation mark)
- Answer: A) ۔ (Full stop)
- What does the “؟” (question mark) indicate in a sentence?
- A) The beginning of a statement
- B) The end of an exclamation
- C) The end of a question
- D) The end of a declarative sentence
- Answer: C) The end of a question
- What is the function of the “!” (exclamation mark) in Urdu punctuation?
- A) To indicate a question
- B) To express strong emotions or commands
- C) To separate items in a list
- D) To clarify a sentence
- Answer: B) To express strong emotions or commands
- Which punctuation mark is used to indicate direct speech in Urdu?
- A) ” ” (Quotation marks)
- B) ۔ (Full stop)
- C) ؛ (Semicolon)
- D) : (Colon)
- Answer: A) ” ” (Quotation marks)
- What is the correct usage of the “؛” (semicolon) in Urdu?
- A) To separate different types of clauses
- B) To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence
- C) To join sentences of equal importance
- D) To mark a question
- Answer: A) To separate different types of clauses
- The punctuation mark “…” (ellipsis) in Urdu is used to indicate:
- A) An abrupt ending or incomplete thoughts
- B) A complete thought or sentence
- C) An exclamation
- D) A question
- Answer: A) An abrupt ending or incomplete thoughts
- Which of the following punctuation marks is used to separate items in a list?
- A) ۔ (Full stop)
- B) ، (Comma)
- C) ! (Exclamation mark)
- D) ؟ (Question mark)
- Answer: B) ، (Comma)
- What is the function of the “”” (quotation mark) in Urdu?
- A) To indicate possession
- B) To mark dialogue or direct speech
- C) To separate two clauses
- D) To express surprise
- Answer: B) To mark dialogue or direct speech
- Which punctuation mark is used after a direct question in Urdu?
- A) ۔ (Full stop)
- B) ؛ (Semicolon)
- C) ؟ (Question mark)
- D) ” ” (Quotation marks)
- Answer: C) ؟ (Question mark)
- What does the punctuation “۔” (full stop) signify in Urdu?
- A) The beginning of a question
- B) A pause in a sentence
- C) The end of a declarative sentence
- D) A surprise or exclamation
- Answer: C) The end of a declarative sentence
- When is the “،” (comma) used in a sentence?
- A) At the end of a sentence
- B) To separate elements like clauses or items in a list
- C) To introduce a quote
- D) To mark a question
- Answer: B) To separate elements like clauses or items in a list
- Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or break within a sentence in Urdu?
- A) ۔ (Full stop)
- B) ، (Comma)
- C) ؛ (Semicolon)
- D) ” ” (Quotation marks)
- Answer: B) ، (Comma)
- Which punctuation mark in Urdu is used to clarify a relationship between two closely related independent clauses?
- A) ۔ (Full stop)
- B) ؛ (Semicolon)
- C) ، (Comma)
- D) ؟ (Question mark)
- Answer: B) ؛ (Semicolon)
- In Urdu, quotation marks (” “) are used to mark:
- A) A question
- B) Direct speech or quotes
- C) The end of a sentence
- D) Exclamation
- Answer: B) Direct speech or quotes
- What punctuation mark is used to separate a prepositional phrase or a clarifying statement in Urdu?
- A) ۔ (Full stop)
- B) ؛ (Semicolon)
- C) ، (Comma)
- D) ” ” (Quotation marks)
- Answer: C) ، (Comma)
- The punctuation “…” (ellipsis) in Urdu indicates:
- A) The continuation of a thought or dialogue
- B) A conclusion
- C) A question
- D) The end of a quote
- Answer: A) The continuation of a thought or dialogue
- The punctuation “؟” (question mark) is used when the sentence is:
- A) Declarative
- B) Interrogative
- C) Exclamatory
- D) Imperative
- Answer: B) Interrogative
- Which punctuation mark is used for emphasis or expressing strong emotions in Urdu?
- A) ۔ (Full stop)
- B) ؟ (Question mark)
- C) ! (Exclamation mark)
- D) ؛ (Semicolon)
- Answer: C) ! (Exclamation mark)
- Which punctuation mark is used at the beginning of a quote or direct speech in Urdu?
- A) ۔ (Full stop)
- B) ” ” (Quotation marks)
- C) ؛ (Semicolon)
- D) ، (Comma)
- Answer: B) ” ” (Quotation marks)