English Grammar and Composition Class Seven

About This Course

Prescribed by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board
as a textbook for Class Seven from the academic year 2017
English Grammar and Composition Class Seven
Revised for the year 2025
NATIONAL CURRICULUM AND TEXTBOOK BOARD, BANGLADESH
 
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Published by
National Curriculum & Textbook Board
69-70, Motijheel Commercial Area, Dhaka
[All rights reserved by the Publisher]
First edition written and edited by
Professor Md. Jahurul Islam
Geetanjali Barua
Harunur Rashid Khan
Kalyani Banerjee
Jahid Bin Matin
First edition: June 2016
Revised edition: October 2024
For Free Distribution by the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Printed by:
 
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# Preface
The importance of formal education is diversified. The prime goal of modern education is not to impart knowledge only but to build a prosperous nation by developing skilled human resources. At the same time, education is the best means of creating a society free from superstitions and adhering to science and facts. To stand as a developed nation in the science and technology-driven world of the 21st century, we need to ensure quality education. A well-planned education is essential for enabling our new generation to face the challenges of the age and to motivate them with the strength of patriotism, values, and ethics. In this context, the government is determined to ensure education according to the demand of the age.
Education is the backbone of a nation, and a curriculum provides the essence of formal education. Again, the most important tool for implementing a curriculum is the textbook. The National Curriculum 2012 has been adopted to achieve the goals of the National Education Policy 2010. In light of this, the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has been persistently working on developing, printing, and distributing quality textbooks. This organization also reviews and revises the curriculum, textbooks, and assessment methods according to needs and realities.
Secondary education is a vital stage in our education system. This textbook is catered to the age, aptitude, and endless inquisitiveness of the students at this level, as well as to achieve the aims and objectives of the curriculum. It is believed that the book, written and meticulously edited by experienced and skilled teachers and experts, will be conducive to a joyful experience for the students. It is hoped that the book will play a significant role in promoting creative and aesthetic spirits among students along with subject knowledge and skills.
Communicative grammar is a comparatively new trend in the field of English language teaching. The main difference between conventional and communicative grammar is characterized by the teaching and learning approaches. The traditional grammar book explains the rules and focuses on usage, while communicative grammar presents items in contexts and creates opportunities to use the language accurately as well as fluently. Thus, communicative grammar promotes accuracy alongside fluency and helps develop language acquisition. Again, the composition part in the book introduces the process approach so that the students can express and organize ideas in writing without memorizing various genres of writing in English. It is hoped that the English Grammar and Composition books for grades VI-X will develop students’ grammatical competence and writing skills.
It may be mentioned here that due to the changing situation in 2024 and as per the needs, the textbook has been reviewed and revised for the academic year 2025. Meticulous attention has been paid to the textbook to make it more learner-friendly and error-free. However, any suggestions for further improvement of this book will be appreciated.
Finally, I would like to thank all those who have contributed to the book as writers, editors, reviewers, illustrators, and graphic designers.
October 2024
Prof. Dr. AK M Reazul Hassan
Chairman
National Curriculum & Textbook Board, Bangladesh