In this post, we’ll learn about Subha’s Promise, which is a topic from Chapter 12, English Subject, Class 7.
Important Vocabularies For This Lesson
- Laugh – হাসা
- Shine – আলো দেওয়া
- Belief – বিশ্বাস
- Fragrance – সৌরভ
- Chore – গৃহস্থালির কাজকর্ম
- Memorial – স্মৃতিসৌধ
- Complex – ভবন
- Altar – বেদী
- Resist – প্রতিহত করা
- Wounded – আঘাতপ্রাপ্ত
12.1 | Read why Alifa is sad in the bubble. And in pairs identify the simple present, past and future tenses from her speech. If needed have a look at the class 6 English book, unit “Medha’s Dream“.
Ans:
Student-1: Let’s identify the simple present, past and future tenses from Alifa’s speech. You can say first.
Student-2: Well. The first sentence is in simple present tense. Now your turn.
Student-1: The second one is also in simple present tense.
Student-2: The third sentence is in simple past tense.
Student-1: Ok. Now it’s my turn. The fourth sentence is in simple future tense.
Student-2: The last sentence is in simple present tense.
Student-1: But a part of it ‘I will remember this!” is in simple future tense.
a. Who/what can you see inside and outside of the classroom?
b. What are they doing?
Ans:
a.
Student-1: Who/What can you see inside the classroom?
Student-2: I can see my teacher and lots of my friends inside the classroom. Besides I can also see a table, a chair, many benches, etc. Moreover, I can see paintings and posters on various themes hanging on the wall. What can you see outside of the classroom?
Student-1: Outside of the classroom, I can see the playground covered with grass, I can also see our beautiful flower garden in one corner of the playground. Moreover, I can see Karim uncle there.
b.
Student-1: What are they doing?
Student-2: The teacher is checking scripts and my friends are doing various activities such as Shayla is reading a book attentively; Tuli is writing something; Nipa is talking to Ripa,
Student-1: Well.
Student-2: Now you say what is Karim uncle doing in the garden?
Student-1: Karim uncle is taking care of the little plants.
12.3 | Read the note on the Present Continuous Tense in the box and discuss in pairs/groups.
Ans:
Student-1: Can you tell me something about present continuous tense?
Student-2: Sure. Present continuous tense talks about an action taking place at the moment of speaking. For example- I am doing my homework.
Student-3: Besides, it talks about an action that may not be exactly happening when speaking. For example- Rita is learning French.
Student-2: Do you know the sentence structure of present continuous tense?
Student-1: Yes. The sentence structure of present continuous tense is;
am/is/are + main verb + ing (am/is/are + main verb-এর সাথে ing যোগ)
and the negative sentence structure of present continuous tense is (এবং না-বোধক ঘটমান বর্তমান কালের বাক্য গঠন হলো):
am/is/are + not + main verb + ing. (am/is/are +not + main verb-এর সাথে ing যোগ)
Student-3: Present continuous tense can also be used in an interrogative sentence. Then the structure will be ; am/is/are + subject + main verb + ing
Student-1: There are some exceptional verbs which are not normally used in the continuous form.
Such as: see, hear, smell, notice, feel, etc.
12.4 | Look at the picture below. In pairs/groups, match the sentence parts in column A with column B to make each a meaningful sentence. Use the right forms of verbs given in the brackets. Then, underline all the verbs and identify their forms.
Ans:
(1+f) = The girl under a tree is reading a story book. ( Present continuous tense)
(2+ c) = Two elderly men are doing physical exercise. (Present continuous tense)
(3+a) = Some boys and girls are swimming in the lake. ( Present continuous tense)
(4+ j) = A young boy is selling peanuts. ( Present continuous tense)
(5+b) = A girl of 10 or 12 is trying to sell different colors of balloons. ( Present continuous tense)
(6+ h) = A boy is playing guitar. ( Present continuous tense)
(7+e) = A little boy and girl are running after their pet dog. ( Present continuous tense)
(8+ i) = A boy is taking pictures of his family. ( Present continuous tense)
(9+d) = A little girl with her father is rowing a boat. ( Present continuous tense)
(10+g) = The gardener is trimming the small trees. ( Present continuous tense)
12.6 | Now, look at the following time in the table. Write what you are doing today at this particular time and what you did yesterday at that time. Then in pairs/groups compare the verb forms of the sentences. One is done for you.
Ans:
7.00 AM, 8.00 AM, 8.30 AM, 9.00 AM, 9.30 AM, 10 AM, 12.30 PM, 1.00 PM,
| Activity | |
| Today | Yesterday |
| 1. Today at 10 AM I am taking a bath. | Yesterday at 10 AM I was talking to my friend. |
| 2. Today at 7:00 AM I am studying | Yesterday at 7:00 AM I was sleeping. |
| 3. Today at 8:00 AM I am working out sums | Yesterday at 8:00 AM I was reading Barigla. |
| 4. Today at 8:30 AM I am having my breakfast. | Yesterday at 8:30 AM I was doing my homework. |
| 5. Today at 9:00 AM I am getting ready for school. | Yesterday at 9:00 AM I was having my breakfast. |
| 6. Today at 9:30 AM I am going to school. | Yesterday at 9:30 AM I was getting prepared for school. |
| 7. Today at 12:30 PM I am having my lunch. | Yesterday at 12:30 PM 1 was listening to my teacher. |
| 8. Today at 1:00 PM I am saying my prayer | Yesterday at 1:00 PM I was returning home. |
12.7 | Read the sentences given below. Then use the given verbs in the brackets.to express the actions you are doing now and you were doing at a certain time in the past. One is done for you.
Ans:
1. Today I am having my breakfast with my little sister but yesterday I was having my breakfast with my grandparents.
2. Today I am making my bed but yesterday my father was making my bed.
3. Now my sister is helping my mother but last Friday I was helping my mother.
4. Today I am going to school at 10 am but yesterday I was going to school at 9 am.
5. Now team ‘Sunflower’ is cleaning the classroom but yesterday team ‘Padma’ was cleaning the classroom.
6. This week I am supporting the teacher but last week, my friend was supporting the teacher.
7. This evening I am playing with my cousins but yesterday, I was playing with my friends.
8. Today at 7pm I am doing Math but last night at 7pm I was doing assignment.
9. Now I am watching cartoons but last evening I was watching a cooking show.
10. Today at 10 pm I am going to bed but last night at 10 pm I was going to my uncle’s house.
12.8 | In pairs/groups ask and answer the following questions.
a) When have you come to school?
b) Who has taken the last English class?
c) Have you learnt anything new from that class?
d) Have you faced any problems in that class?
e) Has your teacher helped you overcome the problems?
f) What is the tense of the verbs you are using to answer the questions?
Ans:
Student-1: When have you come to school?
Student-2: I have come to school at 9 am.
Student-3: Who has taken the last English class?
Student-2: Habib sir has taken the last English class.
Student-3: Have you learnt anything new from that class?
Student-2: Yes. I have learnt the structure of present perfect tense from that class.
Student-1: Have you faced any problem in that class?
Student-2: Yes. First I have not understood the rule.
Student-1: Has your teacher helped you overcome the problems?
Student-2: Yes. He has helped me to overcome the problems.
Student-3: What is the tense of the verbs you are using to answer the questions?
Student-2: I am using present perfect tense.
12.10 | Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of verbs (present perfect/past perfect) in the bracket.
1. Today is my birthday. I ______ (plan) a lot to make it special.
2. I ______ (complete) my work when my parents arrived.
3. When we were in school, we______ (perform-negative) this song live.
4. My friend, Raimy ______ already ______ (watch) the movie.
5. ______ you ______ (participate) in the school cultural program?
6. ______ you ever ______ (be) to India?
7. My brother ______ (solve) five math problems before I completed two.
8. I ______ four glasses of water today(drink).
9. ______ he ______ (meet) my brother when you reached?
10. We felt sad that the movie ______ already ______ (start) before we got there.
Answer :
1. have planned
2. had completed
3. had not performed
4. has (already) watched.
5. Had (you) participated
6. Have (you ever) been
7. had solved
8. have drunk
9. Had (he) met
10. had (already) started
12.11 | Read the conversation below. And in pairs/groups discuss the answers to the following questions.
Questions:
a) How many tenses are used in the conversation? Name them.
Ans: Four tenses are used in the conversation. They are present simple tense, present continuous tense, past simple tense and future simple tense.
b) “Salima returned from school a while ago.”- what is the tense of this. sentence?
Ans: The tense of this sentence is past simple.
c) ‘I am study.”- Is the sentence correct? if not, write the correct form of the sentence.
Ans: No, the sentence is not correct. The correct form of the sentence is ‘I am studying.’
d) “I have completed half of the assignment last night.”- what is the tense form of the verb of this sentence? Why has Salina used this tense form of the verb?
Ans: The tense form of the verb of this sentence is present perfect. Salima has used this tense form of the verb mistakenly.
e) “I will help you with your chores.”- why did Salima use the Future Indefinite tense in this sentence?
Ans: Salima used the future indefinite/simple tense in this sentence because she referred to the time which was yet to come.
f) “The mother calls her daughter.”- Identify the verb of the sentence. And what is the tense form of the verb of the sentence?
Ans: The verb of the sentence is ‘calls’. The tense form of the verb of the sentence is present indefinite/present simple.
12.12 | Read the text below and identify the tense of the underlined sentences. Then, discuss why the tense forms are used.
Ans:
| Sentence | Tense | Why the tense form is used |
| 1. This year we will celebrate Independence Day at school | future indefinite tense | Indicates the time which is yet to come |
| 2. Our class has planned to act out a drama on Liberation war. | present perfect tense | The action of planning was completed in the very recent past. |
| 3. It was a Friday morning | past indefinite tense | Refers to an event of the past |
| 4. Almost all the people were carrying red and green dresses. | past continuous tense | The actions was taking place in that time |
| 5. I got amazed to see the sea of people in the memorial complex. | past indefinite tense | Refers to an event which has been accomplished in the past |
| 6. Some people were showing their respect. | past continuous tense | The actions was taking place at that time |
| 7. I couldn’t resist myself. | past indefinite tense | Refers to a time in the past |
| 8. I took a vow that I wouldn’t do anything harmful to my country. | past indefinite tense | The action took place in the past |
| 9. I haven’t forgotten my promise. | present perfect tense | The action began in the past and is still continuing to the present |
| 10. I am working on that. | present continuous tense | An action taking place at the moment of speaking |
12.13 | In pairs/groups read the following situations and write them within 5-10 sentences using appropriate tenses.
a) Suppose you are visiting a book fair. Describe your experience (of what have you done there).
Ans: Yesterday I visited a book fair. It was a new experience for me. I went there with my parents. I bought various types of story books. I also took autographs from the writers. I wanted to visit every stall but couldn’t because it was a very large book fair. Suddenly I met one of my friends there and felt very excited. After buying several books, I returned home.
b) Suppose you attended a picnic at your school. Describe the most interesting activities your friends did at the picnic.
Ans: Last Monday, I attended a picnic in my school. We had it at our school campus. Cultural programme was also there and my friends performed many intéresting activities. Such as, Shuvo sang a song written in his dialect. Besides Sayma acted on a current issue which was also very interesting. Monir told jokes and made us laugh. Moreover there was a segment named “act as you like” which seemed most interesting to me.
c) Describe some of the interesting things you have done until now.
Ans: I have done some interesting things. Such as visiting national zoo, visiting national museum etc. Both in the zoo and museum, I went with my parents. I got amazed seeing the vast area of the national zoo. I got introduced with so many birds and animals there. I saw Royal Bengal tiger and Lion which I had never seen before. However, I liked the peacock most. On the other hand, visiting the national museum was another kind of experience. I saw various types of historical, national, cultural things there.
d) Suppose, on the last vacation you made a train journey from Dhaka to Rajshahi with your family. Write about that vacation.
Ans: The last vacation was very significant to me. In that vacation, I experienced many interesting things including my first train journey. I made a train journey from Dhaka to Rajshahi with my family. It was also my first journey to Rajshahi. Rajshahi is a beautiful and clean city. We visited University of Rajshahi and many famous spots there. People of Rajshahi are very cordial and friendly. I also came to know that Rajsahahi is famous for mango. We tasted various types of mangoes. However, the vacation seems to me very special as I visited new places and experienced new things.
