There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.
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 0 clock said Ratan. “This is the last time I think,” father said.
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Explanation:
Ratan said to his father, "I want to go outside for some timE-" "Why? It is not the suitable time for going out." "I need to meet my friend, Shimul." "Now, it is 8 p.m. You should not waste time doing this type of activities, father replied. "I'll come back before 9 o'clock," said Ratan. "This is the last time, I think," father said.
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