Unit One
Attention, Please
English for Today Class Seven
Every word below is taken from this chapter, and the meanings are given in English.
Textual Dictionary
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| welcome (ওয়েলকাম) | to greet someone kindly (greet) | greet (say hello), receive (accept gladly) | reject (refuse), dismiss (send away) | Good morning and welcome everybody. Good morning and a kind greeting to everyone. |
| ready (রেডি) | prepared for something (prepared) | prepared (set), prepared (ready) | unprepared (not ready), unwilling (not willing) | Are you ready for the class? Are you prepared for the class? |
| remember (রিমেম্বার) | to keep something in your mind (recall) | recall (bring to mind), retain (keep in mind) | forget (fail to remember), overlook (miss) | Please remember to bring your English book every day. Please keep in mind that you should bring your English book every day. |
| borrow (বোরো) | to take something for a time and return it later (take temporarily) | use (use for a time), take (receive temporarily) | lend (give temporarily), return (give back) | Can I borrow your pen, please? May I take your pen for a short time, please? |
| help (হেল্প) | to give support to someone (assist) | assist (support), aid (help) | hinder (make difficult), obstruct (block) | Could you please help me with my maths? Could you please assist me with my maths? |
| notice (নোটিস) | to see or become aware of something (observe) | observe (see), see (look at) | ignore (pay no attention), miss (fail to see) | Sorry, I didn’t notice that. Sorry, I did not become aware of that. |
| tidy (টাইডি) | clean and arranged properly (neat) | neat (orderly), clean (not dirty) | untidy (messy), dirty (unclean) | The kitchen is very untidy. The kitchen is not clean or arranged properly. |
| sweep (সুইপ) | to clean a floor with a broom (clean with a broom) | clean (make clean), brush (clean by brushing) | soil (make dirty), dirty (make unclean) | First I’ll sweep the floor. First I will clean the floor with a broom. |
| mop (মপ) | to clean a floor with a mop (clean a floor) | clean (make clean), wipe (clean by rubbing) | soil (make dirty), stain (mark with dirt) | Now I’m going to mop the floor. Now I am going to clean the floor with a mop. |
| detergent (ডিটারজেন্ট) | a substance used for cleaning (cleaning substance) | cleaner (cleaning substance), soap (washing substance) | dirt (unclean matter), soil (unclean matter) | Could you get me a mop and bucket and some detergent? Could you get me cleaning materials, including a mop and bucket? |
Total words: 10
1. How to Use This Sheet
- Read the chapter conversation first so that you understand the situation of each word.
- Cover the meaning column and try to recall the meaning of every word.
- Read the pronunciation aloud and practise saying each word clearly.
- Compare the synonyms and antonyms to understand related and opposite meanings.
- Use the example sentences as models for your own writing practice.
- Revise only the words taken from the chapter and check yourself regularly.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| welcome (ওয়েলকাম) | স্বাগত জানানো (to greet someone kindly) | greet (অভিবাদন করা), receive (গ্রহণ করা) | reject (প্রত্যাখ্যান করা), dismiss (বিদায় করা) | Good morning and welcome everybody. সুপ্রভাত এবং সবাইকে স্বাগতম। |
| ready (রেডি) | প্রস্তুত (prepared for something) | prepared (প্রস্তুত), set (প্রস্তুত) | unprepared (অপ্রস্তুত), unwilling (অনিচ্ছুক) | Are you ready for the class? তুমি কি ক্লাসের জন্য প্রস্তুত? |
| remember (রিমেম্বার) | মনে রাখা (to keep something in your mind) | recall (মনে করা), retain (মনে রাখা) | forget (ভুলে যাওয়া), overlook (উপেক্ষা করা) | Please remember to bring your English book every day. প্রতিদিন তোমার ইংরেজি বই আনতে মনে রেখো। |
| borrow (বোরো) | ধার নেওয়া (to take something for a time and return it later) | use (কিছু সময় ব্যবহার করা), take (সাময়িকভাবে নেওয়া) | lend (ধার দেওয়া), return (ফেরত দেওয়া) | Can I borrow your pen, please? আমি কি তোমার কলমটি ধার নিতে পারি? |
| help (হেল্প) | সাহায্য করা (to give support to someone) | assist (সহায়তা করা), aid (সাহায্য করা) | hinder (কঠিন করে দেওয়া), obstruct (বাধা দেওয়া) | Could you please help me with my maths? তুমি কি দয়া করে আমাকে অঙ্কে সাহায্য করতে পারবে? |
| notice (নোটিস) | লক্ষ্য করা (to see or become aware of something) | observe (লক্ষ্য করা), see (দেখা) | ignore (উপেক্ষা করা), miss (দেখতে না পাওয়া) | Sorry, I didn’t notice that. দুঃখিত, আমি তা লক্ষ্য করিনি। |
| tidy (টাইডি) | পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো (clean and arranged properly) | neat (পরিপাটি), clean (পরিষ্কার) | untidy (অগোছালো), dirty (নোংরা) | I want to make the kitchen neat and tidy. আমি রান্নাঘরটি পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো করতে চাই। |
| sweep (সুইপ) | ঝাড়ু দেওয়া (to clean a floor with a broom) | clean (পরিষ্কার করা), brush (ব্রাশ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করা) | soil (ময়লা করা), dirty (নোংরা করা) | First I’ll sweep the floor. প্রথমে আমি মেঝেতে ঝাড়ু দেব। |
| mop (মপ) | মপ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করা (to clean a floor with a mop) | clean (পরিষ্কার করা), wipe (মুছে পরিষ্কার করা) | soil (ময়লা করা), stain (দাগ লাগানো) | Now I’m going to mop the floor. এখন আমি মেঝে মপ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করতে যাচ্ছি। |
| detergent (ডিটারজেন্ট) | পরিষ্কার করার উপাদান (a substance used for cleaning) | cleaner (পরিষ্কারক), soap (সাবান) | dirt (ময়লা), soil (ময়লা) | Could you get me a mop and bucket and some detergent? তুমি কি আমাকে একটি মপ, বালতি এবং কিছু ডিটারজেন্ট এনে দিতে পারবে? |
Total words: 10
▣ Key Points
- The word welcome is used to greet people kindly.
- The word ready describes someone prepared for a class or activity.
- To remember something means to keep it in the mind.
- To borrow something means to take it for a time and return it later.
- The verb help means to give support to someone.
- To notice something means to see it or become aware of it.
- The adjective tidy describes something clean and properly arranged.
- To sweep a floor is to clean it with a broom.
- To mop a floor is to clean it with a mop.
- Detergent is a substance used for cleaning.
2. Key Words - Main Table (1-15)
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| welcome (WEL-kum) | to greet someone kindly (to greet warmly) | greet (say hello), receive (accept gladly) | reject (refuse), dismiss (send away) | Good morning and welcome everybody. A kind greeting is given to everyone. |
| everybody (EV-ree-bod-ee) | all people (every person) | everyone (all people), all (the whole group) | nobody (no person), none (not any) | The teacher welcomed everybody. The teacher greeted all the people. |
| ready (RED-ee) | prepared for something (prepared) | prepared (set), willing (ready to act) | unprepared (not ready), unwilling (not willing) | Are you ready for the class? Are you prepared for the class? |
| class (KLAHS) | a lesson or group of learners (lesson) | lesson (period of study), group (collection) | — | Are you ready for the class? The learners are prepared for the lesson. |
| books (BOOKS) | written works used for reading or study (study books) | texts (written works), volumes (books) | — | Have you got your new books? The students have their new study books. |
| remember (ree-MEM-ber) | to keep something in your mind (recall) | recall (bring to mind), retain (keep in mind) | forget (fail to remember), overlook (miss) | Please remember to bring your English book every day. Please keep this instruction in your mind. |
| bring (BRING) | to carry something to a place (carry here) | carry (take along), fetch (go and get) | take away (remove), leave (not bring) | Remember to bring your English book every day. Carry your English book to class each day. |
| English (ING-glish) | the language studied in the lesson (a language) | — | — | Speak English with me and with your classmates. Use the English language with others. |
| speak (SPEEK) | to use words in conversation (talk) | talk (use speech), say (express in words) | be silent (not talk), listen (hear) | Speak English with me and with your classmates. Talk in English with the people in your class. |
| classmates (KLASS-mayts) | students in the same class (fellow students) | schoolmates (school friends), peers (equal students) | — | Speak English with your classmates. Use English with the students in your class. |
| borrow (BOR-oh) | to take something for a time and return it later (take temporarily) | use (use for a time), take (receive temporarily) | lend (give temporarily), return (give back) | Can I borrow your pen, please? May I take your pen for a short time? |
| pen (PEN) | a tool used for writing (writing instrument) | ballpoint (writing tool), writing instrument (pen) | — | Can I borrow your pen, please? The speaker asks to use a writing instrument. |
| help (HELP) | to give support to someone (assist) | assist (support), aid (help) | hinder (make difficult), obstruct (block) | Could you please help me with my maths? Could you please assist me with my maths? |
| maths (MATHS) | the subject of mathematics (mathematics) | mathematics (number study), arithmetic (number work) | — | Could you please help me with my maths? The student asks for support in mathematics. |
| television (TEL-uh-vizh-un) | a device for watching programmes (TV) | TV (television), screen (display) | — | Would you turn the television off? The speaker asks for the TV to be switched off. |
◆Key Points
- “Welcome” is used to greet people kindly.
- “Ready” describes someone who is prepared for a class or activity.
- “Remember” means to keep something in the mind.
- Students are asked to bring their English books every day.
- “Speak” means to use words in conversation.
- Classmates are students who belong to the same class.
- To borrow something means to take it temporarily and return it later.
- A pen is used as a writing instrument.
- “Help” means to give support to someone.
- Maths is the subject of mathematics.
- A polite request can ask someone to do something.
- “Television” refers to the device used for watching programmes.
3. Key Words - Main Table (16-30)
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| turn (টার্ন) | to move or switch something (change position or state) | rotate, switch, change | stop, keep, maintain | Would you turn the television off? |
| off (অফ) | not operating or switched on (not active) | inactive, stopped, closed | on, active, operating | Would you turn the television off? |
| doing (ডুয়িং) | performing an activity (carrying out an action) | performing, acting, working | stopping, resting, avoiding | I’m doing my homework. |
| homework (হোমওয়ার্ক) | school work done at home (home study) | assignment, exercise, schoolwork | — | I’m doing my homework. |
| studies (স্টাডিজ) | school learning or academic work (learning activities) | learning, education, lessons | ignorance, idleness, neglect | Please go on with your studies. |
| lend (লেন্ড) | to give something temporarily (allow temporary use) | loan, give, provide | borrow, keep, withhold | Would you lend me your English book for a day? |
| calculator (ক্যালকুলেটর) | a device used for calculation (number-solving device) | adding machine, computing device, counter | — | Would you give me your calculator, please? |
| notebook (নোটবুক) | a book for writing notes (writing book) | notepad, journal, exercise book | — | Could you get me a notebook from the stationer’s? |
| ballpen (বলপেন) | a pen with a small rolling ball (writing instrument) | pen, biro, writing tool | — | Could you get me a notebook and a ballpen? |
| stationer’s (স্টেশনার্স) | a shop selling writing materials (writing-material shop) | stationery shop, supply shop, paper shop | — | Get me a notebook and a ballpen from the stationer’s. |
| box (বক্স) | a container for keeping things (storage container) | case, container, carton | — | Can you put my box in the car, please? |
| broom (ব্রুম) | a tool for sweeping (cleaning tool) | sweeper, brush, cleaning tool | — | Will you bring me a broom, please? |
| cupboard (কাপবোর্ড) | a cabinet used for storing things (storage cabinet) | cabinet, closet, locker | — | Put the pots and plates in the cupboard. |
| hand (হ্যান্ড) | help or assistance in the phrase “give me a hand” (support) | help, aid, assistance | hindrance, obstruction, refusal | Would you give me a hand? |
| pots (পটস) | containers used in cooking (cooking vessels) | pans, vessels, cookware | — | Take the pots and plates from the table. |
Total words: 15
▣Key Points
- “Turn off” is used to ask someone to switch a device off.
- “Doing” describes an activity that is happening or being performed.
- Homework is school work completed at home.
- Studies refer to learning or academic work.
- To lend something is to give it temporarily to another person.
- A calculator is used for calculation.
- A notebook is used for writing notes.
- A ballpen is a writing instrument with a small rolling ball.
- A stationer’s is a shop that sells writing materials.
- A box is a container for keeping things.
- A broom is used for sweeping the floor.
- A cupboard is used for storing pots and plates.
- In the phrase “give me a hand,” hand means help or assistance.
- Pots are cooking vessels that can be kept in a cupboard.
4. Subject Terms and Definitions
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| instruction (ইনস্ট্রাকশন) | an action that tells someone what to do (direction) | direction (guidance), order (command) | disobedience (failure to follow), refusal (saying no) | Students should follow the teacher's instruction. This appears in the learning outcomes. |
| command (কম্যান্ড) | a firm direction to do something (order) | order (direction), direction (guidance) | request (polite appeal), permission (approval) | The unit teaches learners to understand commands. This appears in the learning outcomes. |
| request (রিকোয়েস্ট) | a polite appeal for help or action (polite asking) | appeal (polite asking), plea (earnest request) | refusal (saying no), denial (rejection) | Could you please help me with my maths? This appears in Lesson 2. |
| announcement (অ্যানাউন্সমেন্ট) | a public message giving information or instructions (public notice) | notice (public message), declaration (formal statement) | silence (absence of speech), concealment (hiding information) | The learning outcomes include following announcements. This appears in the learning outcomes. |
| sound (সাউন্ড) | the way a spoken word is heard (audible quality) | noise (heard sound), tone (quality of voice) | silence (no sound), quiet (absence of noise) | Students will use sounds clearly when speaking English. This appears in the learning outcomes. |
| stress (স্ট্রেস) | extra force given to a syllable or word (emphasis) | emphasis (special force), accent (strong pronunciation) | weakness (less force), softness (gentle sound) | The unit includes the use of stress in English. This appears in the learning outcomes. |
| intonation (ইনটোনেশন) | the rise and fall of the voice while speaking (voice movement) | voice pattern (speech movement), pitch (voice level) | monotone (unchanging voice), flatness (no variation) | Learners will practise intonation in spoken English. This appears in the learning outcomes. |
| conversation (কনভারসেশন) | a spoken exchange between two or more people (talk) | dialogue (spoken exchange), talk (conversation) | silence (no speaking), monologue (one-person speech) | The students read the conversation and act it out in pairs. This appears in Lesson 1. |
| dialogue (ডায়ালগ) | a written conversation arranged by speakers (scripted talk) | conversation (spoken exchange), script (written speech) | monologue (single speech), silence (no speech) | The dialogue shows a polite request for cleaning materials. This appears in Lesson 3. |
▣ Key Points
- An instruction tells someone what action to take.
- A command is firmer than a polite request.
- A request asks for help or action politely.
- An announcement gives information or instructions to listeners.
- Sounds should be clear when learners speak English.
- Stress gives extra force to a syllable or word.
- Intonation is the rise and fall of the voice during speech.
- A conversation is an exchange of spoken words between people.
- A dialogue presents the words of different speakers in order.
- Following instructions means listening carefully and acting accordingly.
5. Words in Context
Read the passage first and notice how familiar words work together in the classroom and at home. The bold words are taken from the chapter and are explained in the table below.
Passage: The students were ready for class with their new books. Their teacher asked them to remember to speak English with their classmates. Later, Fahim wanted to borrow a pen, and another student agreed to help him. At home, Reza did not notice that the kitchen was tidy, so he helped his mother sweep and mop the floor.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| welcome (ওয়েলকাম) | to greet someone kindly | greet, receive | reject, dismiss | The teacher welcomed the students to class. The teacher greeted the students kindly. |
| ready (রেডি) | prepared for something | prepared, set | unprepared, unwilling | The students were ready for the class. The students were prepared for the lesson. |
| remember (রিমেম্বার) | to keep something in your mind | recall, retain | forget, overlook | Remember to bring your English book. Keep the instruction in your mind. |
| speak (স্পিক) | to use words in conversation | talk, say | be silent, listen | Please speak English with your classmates. Please use English in conversation with them. |
| borrow (বোরো) | to take something for a time and return it later | use, take | lend, return | May I borrow your pen for the class? May I take your pen for a short time? |
| help (হেল্প) | to give support to someone | assist, aid | hinder, obstruct | Reza helped his mother in the kitchen. Reza gave his mother support in the kitchen. |
| notice (নোটিস) | to see or become aware of something | observe, see | ignore, miss | Did you notice the untidy kitchen? Did you become aware of the untidy kitchen? |
| tidy (টাইডি) | clean and arranged properly | neat, clean | untidy, dirty | Reza wanted to make the kitchen tidy. Reza wanted to make the kitchen clean and orderly. |
| sweep (সুইপ) | to clean a floor with a broom | clean, brush | soil, dirty | Mother will sweep the floor first. Mother will clean the floor with a broom first. |
| mop (মপ) | to clean a floor with a mop | clean, wipe | soil, stain | Reza brought a mop for the kitchen floor. Reza brought a tool for cleaning the floor. |
Total words: 10. Use the example sentences as models, then try to make short sentences about the classroom and the house.
6. Exercise 1 - Match the Meaning
Match each word in Column A with its correct meaning in Column B.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| welcome (ওয়েলকাম) | F. ধার নেওয়া (to take something for a time and return it later) | greet (say hello), receive (accept gladly) | reject (refuse), dismiss (send away) | Good morning and welcome everybody. Good morning and a kind greeting to everyone. |
| ready (রেডি) | I. পরিষ্কার করার উপাদান (a substance used for cleaning) | prepared (set), willing (ready to act) | unprepared (not ready), unwilling (not willing) | Are you ready for the class? Are you prepared for the class? |
| remember (রিমেম্বার) | C. সাহায্য করা (to give support to someone) | recall (bring to mind), retain (keep in mind) | forget (fail to remember), overlook (miss) | Please remember to bring your English book every day. Please keep this instruction in your mind. |
| borrow (বোরো) | H. মপ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করা (to clean a floor with a mop) | use (use for a time), take (receive temporarily) | lend (give temporarily), return (give back) | Can I borrow your pen, please? May I take your pen for a short time, please? |
| help (হেল্প) | A. স্বাগত জানানো (to greet someone kindly) | assist (support), aid (help) | hinder (make difficult), obstruct (block) | Could you please help me with my maths? Could you please assist me with my maths? |
| notice (নোটিস) | J. ঝাড়ু দেওয়া (to clean a floor with a broom) | observe (see), see (look at) | ignore (pay no attention), miss (fail to see) | Sorry, I didn’t notice that. Sorry, I did not become aware of that. |
| tidy (টাইডি) | D. প্রস্তুত (prepared for something) | neat (orderly), clean (not dirty) | untidy (messy), dirty (unclean) | I want to make the kitchen neat and tidy. আমি রান্নাঘরটি পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো করতে চাই। |
| sweep (সুইপ) | G. লক্ষ্য করা (to see or become aware of something) | clean (make clean), brush (clean by brushing) | soil (make dirty), dirty (make unclean) | First I’ll sweep the floor. First I will clean the floor with a broom. |
| mop (মপ) | B. মনে রাখা (to keep something in your mind) | clean (make clean), wipe (clean by rubbing) | soil (make dirty), stain (mark with dirt) | Now I’m going to mop the floor. Now I am going to clean the floor with a mop. |
| detergent (ডিটারজেন্ট) | E. পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো (clean and arranged properly) | cleaner (cleaning substance), soap (washing substance) | dirt (unclean matter), soil (unclean matter) | Could you get me a mop and bucket and some detergent? Could you get me cleaning materials, including a mop and bucket? |
Answer Key: welcome—A; ready—D; remember—B; borrow—F; help—C; notice—G; tidy—E; sweep—J; mop—H; detergent—I.
Ex. Match welcome with its meaning.
Sol:
Meaning of welcome = to greet someone kindly
Therefore, welcome = A
Ans. welcome—A
Meaning of welcome = to greet someone kindly
Therefore, welcome = A
Ans. welcome—A
Ex. Match borrow with its meaning.
Sol:
Meaning of borrow = to take something for a time and return it later
Therefore, borrow = F
Ans. borrow—F
Meaning of borrow = to take something for a time and return it later
Therefore, borrow = F
Ans. borrow—F
Ex. Match sweep with its meaning.
Sol:
Meaning of sweep = to clean a floor with a broom
Therefore, sweep = J
Ans. sweep—J
Meaning of sweep = to clean a floor with a broom
Therefore, sweep = J
Ans. sweep—J
Ex. Match detergent with its meaning.
Sol:
Meaning of detergent = a substance used for cleaning
Therefore, detergent = I
Ans. detergent—I
Meaning of detergent = a substance used for cleaning
Therefore, detergent = I
Ans. detergent—I
7. Exercise 2 - Fill in the Blanks
Word bank: welcome, ready, remember, borrow, help, notice, tidy, sweep, mop, detergent
Complete the sentences with suitable words from the word bank.
- The teacher asked the students if they were ______ for the class.
- Please ______ to bring your English book every day.
- The new students received a warm ______ from the class.
- May I ______ your pen for a short time?
- Could you ______ me with my maths?
- I did not ______ that the television was on.
- Reza helped his mother make the kitchen ______.
- Mother asked Reza to ______ the floor with a broom.
- After that, she decided to ______ the floor.
- Mother asked for some ______ to clean the floor.
Answer key: 1. ready; 2. remember; 3. welcome; 4. borrow; 5. help; 6. notice; 7. tidy; 8. sweep; 9. mop; 10. detergent.
Worked Example Series
Ex. The teacher asked the students if they were ______ for the class.
Sol:
Blank
=
ready
Complete sentence
=
The teacher asked the students if they were ready for the class.
Ans. ready
Ex. May I ______ your pen for a short time?
Sol:
Clue
=
take something temporarily
Word
=
borrow
Complete sentence
=
May I borrow your pen for a short time?
Ans. borrow
Ex. Reza helped his mother make the kitchen ______.
Sol:
Clue
=
clean and arranged properly
Word
=
tidy
Complete sentence
=
Reza helped his mother make the kitchen tidy.
Ans. tidy
Ex. Mother asked for some ______ to clean the floor.
Sol:
Clue
=
a substance used for cleaning
Word
=
detergent
Complete sentence
=
Mother asked for some detergent to clean the floor.
Ans. detergent
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| welcome (WEL-kum) | to greet someone kindly | greet; receive | reject; dismiss | Good morning and welcome everybody. Good morning and a kind greeting to everyone. |
| ready (RED-ee) | prepared for something | prepared; set | unprepared; unwilling | Are you ready for the class? Are you prepared for the class? |
| remember (ree-MEM-ber) | to keep something in your mind | recall; retain | forget; overlook | Please remember to bring your English book every day. Please keep this instruction in your mind. |
| borrow (BOR-oh) | to take something for a time and return it later | use; take | lend; return | Can I borrow your pen, please? May I take your pen for a short time, please? |
| help (HELP) | to give support to someone | assist; aid | hinder; obstruct | Could you please help me with my maths? Could you please assist me with my maths? |
| notice (NOH-tis) | to see or become aware of something | observe; see | ignore; miss | Sorry, I did not notice that. Sorry, I did not become aware of that. |
| tidy (TY-dee) | clean and arranged properly | neat; clean | untidy; dirty | I want to make the kitchen neat and tidy. I want to arrange the kitchen properly. |
| sweep (SWEEP) | to clean a floor with a broom | clean; brush | soil; dirty | First I will sweep the floor. First I will clean the floor with a broom. |
| mop (MOP) | to clean a floor with a mop | clean; wipe | soil; stain | Now I am going to mop the floor. Now I am going to clean the floor with a mop. |
| detergent (dee-TUR-jent) | a substance used for cleaning | cleaner; soap | dirt; soil | Could you get me some detergent? Could you get me a cleaning substance? |
8. Exercise 3 - Synonyms and Antonyms
নিচের শব্দগুলোর সমার্থক ও বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ পড়ো এবং অনুশীলন করো।
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| welcome (ওয়েলকাম) | স্বাগত জানানো (to greet someone kindly) | greet (অভিবাদন করা), receive (গ্রহণ করা) | reject (প্রত্যাখ্যান করা), dismiss (বিদায় করা) | Good morning and welcome everybody. সুপ্রভাত এবং সবাইকে স্বাগতম। |
| ready (রেডি) | প্রস্তুত (prepared for something) | prepared (প্রস্তুত), set (প্রস্তুত) | unprepared (অপ্রস্তুত), unwilling (অনিচ্ছুক) | Are you ready for the class? তুমি কি ক্লাসের জন্য প্রস্তুত? |
| remember (রিমেম্বার) | মনে রাখা (to keep something in your mind) | recall (মনে করা), retain (মনে রাখা) | forget (ভুলে যাওয়া), overlook (উপেক্ষা করা) | Please remember to bring your English book every day. প্রতিদিন তোমার ইংরেজি বই আনতে মনে রেখো। |
| borrow (বোরো) | ধার নেওয়া (to take something for a time and return it later) | use (কিছু সময় ব্যবহার করা), take (সাময়িকভাবে নেওয়া) | lend (ধার দেওয়া), return (ফেরত দেওয়া) | Can I borrow your pen, please? আমি কি তোমার কলমটি ধার নিতে পারি? |
| help (হেল্প) | সাহায্য করা (to give support to someone) | assist (সহায়তা করা), aid (সাহায্য করা) | hinder (কঠিন করে দেওয়া), obstruct (বাধা দেওয়া) | Could you please help me with my maths? তুমি কি দয়া করে আমাকে অঙ্কে সাহায্য করতে পারবে? |
| notice (নোটিস) | লক্ষ্য করা (to see or become aware of something) | observe (লক্ষ্য করা), see (দেখা) | ignore (উপেক্ষা করা), miss (দেখতে না পাওয়া) | Sorry, I didn’t notice that. দুঃখিত, আমি তা লক্ষ্য করিনি। |
| tidy (টাইডি) | পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো (clean and arranged properly) | neat (পরিপাটি), clean (পরিষ্কার) | untidy (অগোছালো), dirty (নোংরা) | I want to make the kitchen neat and tidy. আমি রান্নাঘরটি পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো করতে চাই। |
| sweep (সুইপ) | ঝাড়ু দেওয়া (to clean a floor with a broom) | clean (পরিষ্কার করা), brush (ব্রাশ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করা) | soil (ময়লা করা), dirty (নোংরা করা) | First I’ll sweep the floor. প্রথমে আমি মেঝেতে ঝাড়ু দেব। |
| mop (মপ) | মপ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করা (to clean a floor with a mop) | clean (পরিষ্কার করা), wipe (মুছে পরিষ্কার করা) | soil (ময়লা করা), stain (দাগ লাগানো) | Now I’m going to mop the floor. এখন আমি মেঝে মপ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করতে যাচ্ছি। |
| detergent (ডিটারজেন্ট) | পরিষ্কার করার উপাদান (a substance used for cleaning) | cleaner (পরিষ্কারক), soap (সাবান) | dirt (ময়লা), soil (ময়লা) | Could you get me some detergent? তুমি কি আমাকে কিছু ডিটারজেন্ট এনে দিতে পারবে? |
অনুশীলনী
- Write a synonym of welcome.
- Write an antonym of ready.
- Write a synonym of remember.
- Write an antonym of borrow.
- Write a synonym of help.
- Write an antonym of notice.
- Write a synonym of tidy.
- Write an antonym of sweep.
- Write a synonym of mop.
- Write an antonym of detergent.
উত্তরমালা: 1. greet; 2. unprepared; 3. recall; 4. lend; 5. assist; 6. ignore; 7. neat; 8. soil; 9. clean; 10. dirt.
Ex. Write a synonym of ready.
Sol: Meaning clue = prepared for something
Word = prepared
Synonym = prepared
Ans. prepared
Ex. Write an antonym of remember.
Sol: Meaning clue = keep something in your mind
Opposite action = forget
Antonym = forget
Ans. forget
Ex. Write a synonym of notice.
Sol: Meaning clue = see or become aware of something
Word = observe
Synonym = observe
Ans. observe
Ex. Write an antonym of tidy.
Sol: Meaning clue = clean and arranged properly
Opposite description = untidy
Antonym = untidy
Ans. untidy
Ex. Write a synonym of detergent.
Sol: Meaning clue = a substance used for cleaning
Word = cleaner
Synonym = cleaner
Ans. cleaner
9. Exercise 4 - Make Sentences
Write one meaningful sentence with each word. Use the model sentences for guidance.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| welcome (ওয়েলকাম) | স্বাগত জানানো (to greet someone kindly) | greet (অভিবাদন করা), receive (গ্রহণ করা) | reject (প্রত্যাখ্যান করা), dismiss (বিদায় করা) | The teacher welcomed the students. শিক্ষক শিক্ষার্থীদের স্বাগত জানালেন। |
| ready (রেডি) | প্রস্তুত (prepared for something) | prepared (প্রস্তুত), set (প্রস্তুত) | unprepared (অপ্রস্তুত), unwilling (অনিচ্ছুক) | The students are ready for the class. শিক্ষার্থীরা ক্লাসের জন্য প্রস্তুত। |
| remember (রিমেম্বার) | মনে রাখা (to keep something in your mind) | recall (মনে করা), retain (মনে রাখা) | forget (ভুলে যাওয়া), overlook (উপেক্ষা করা) | Remember to bring your English book. তোমার ইংরেজি বই আনতে মনে রেখো। |
| borrow (বোরো) | ধার নেওয়া (to take something for a time and return it later) | use (কিছু সময় ব্যবহার করা), take (সাময়িকভাবে নেওয়া) | lend (ধার দেওয়া), return (ফেরত দেওয়া) | May I borrow your pen, please? আমি কি তোমার কলমটি ধার নিতে পারি? |
| help (হেল্প) | সাহায্য করা (to give support to someone) | assist (সহায়তা করা), aid (সাহায্য করা) | hinder (কঠিন করে দেওয়া), obstruct (বাধা দেওয়া) | Reza helped his mother at home. রেজা বাড়িতে তার মাকে সাহায্য করল। |
| notice (নোটিস) | লক্ষ্য করা (to see or become aware of something) | observe (লক্ষ্য করা), see (দেখা) | ignore (উপেক্ষা করা), miss (দেখতে না পাওয়া) | I did not notice the message. আমি বার্তাটি লক্ষ্য করিনি। |
| tidy (টাইডি) | পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো (clean and arranged properly) | neat (পরিপাটি), clean (পরিষ্কার) | untidy (অগোছালো), dirty (নোংরা) | We keep our classroom neat and tidy. আমরা আমাদের শ্রেণিকক্ষ পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো রাখি। |
| sweep (সুইপ) | ঝাড়ু দেওয়া (to clean a floor with a broom) | clean (পরিষ্কার করা), brush (ব্রাশ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করা) | soil (ময়লা করা), dirty (নোংরা করা) | I will sweep the floor first. আমি প্রথমে মেঝেতে ঝাড়ু দেব। |
Ex. Make a sentence with welcome.
Sol: Subject = The teacher
Verb = welcomed
Object = the students
Sentence = The teacher welcomed the students. Ans.
Verb = welcomed
Object = the students
Sentence = The teacher welcomed the students. Ans.
Ex. Make a sentence with ready.
Sol: Subject = The students
Verb phrase = are ready
Context = for the class
Sentence = The students are ready for the class. Ans.
Verb phrase = are ready
Context = for the class
Sentence = The students are ready for the class. Ans.
Ex. Make a sentence with borrow.
Sol: Question word = May
Verb = borrow
Object = your pen
Sentence = May I borrow your pen, please? Ans.
Verb = borrow
Object = your pen
Sentence = May I borrow your pen, please? Ans.
Ex. Make a sentence with tidy.
Sol: Subject = We
Verb = keep
Object = our classroom
Description = neat and tidy
Sentence = We keep our classroom neat and tidy. Ans.
Verb = keep
Object = our classroom
Description = neat and tidy
Sentence = We keep our classroom neat and tidy. Ans.
Answer Key
- welcome — The teacher welcomed the students.
- ready — The students are ready for the class.
- remember — Remember to bring your English book.
- borrow — May I borrow your pen, please?
- help — Reza helped his mother at home.
- notice — I did not notice the message.
- tidy — We keep our classroom neat and tidy.
- sweep — I will sweep the floor first.
10. Vocabulary MCQ (1-10)
Textual Vocabulary Table
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| welcome (ওয়েলকাম) | স্বাগত জানানো (to greet someone kindly) | greet (অভিবাদন করা), receive (গ্রহণ করা) | reject (প্রত্যাখ্যান করা), dismiss (বিদায় করা) | Good morning and welcome everybody. Good morning and a kind greeting to everyone. |
| ready (রেডি) | প্রস্তুত (prepared for something) | prepared (প্রস্তুত), set (প্রস্তুত) | unprepared (অপ্রস্তুত), unwilling (অনিচ্ছুক) | Are you ready for the class? Are you prepared for the class? |
| remember (রিমেম্বার) | মনে রাখা (to keep something in your mind) | recall (মনে করা), retain (মনে রাখা) | forget (ভুলে যাওয়া), overlook (উপেক্ষা করা) | Please remember to bring your English book every day. Please keep this instruction in your mind. |
| borrow (বোরো) | ধার নেওয়া (to take something for a time and return it later) | use (ব্যবহার করা), take (নেওয়া) | lend (ধার দেওয়া), return (ফেরত দেওয়া) | Can I borrow your pen, please? May I take your pen for a short time, please? |
| help (হেল্প) | সাহায্য করা (to give support to someone) | assist (সহায়তা করা), aid (সাহায্য করা) | hinder (কঠিন করে দেওয়া), obstruct (বাধা দেওয়া) | Could you please help me with my maths? Could you please assist me with my maths? |
| notice (নোটিস) | লক্ষ্য করা (to see or become aware of something) | observe (লক্ষ্য করা), see (দেখা) | ignore (উপেক্ষা করা), miss (দেখতে না পাওয়া) | Sorry, I didn’t notice that. Sorry, I did not become aware of that. |
| tidy (টাইডি) | পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো (clean and arranged properly) | neat (পরিপাটি), clean (পরিষ্কার) | untidy (অগোছালো), dirty (নোংরা) | I want to make the kitchen neat and tidy. আমি রান্নাঘরটি পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো করতে চাই। |
| sweep (সুইপ) | ঝাড়ু দেওয়া (to clean a floor with a broom) | clean (পরিষ্কার করা), brush (ব্রাশ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করা) | soil (ময়লা করা), dirty (নোংরা করা) | First I’ll sweep the floor. First I will clean the floor with a broom. |
| mop (মপ) | মপ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করা (to clean a floor with a mop) | clean (পরিষ্কার করা), wipe (মুছে পরিষ্কার করা) | soil (ময়লা করা), stain (দাগ লাগানো) | Now I’m going to mop the floor. Now I am going to clean the floor with a mop. |
| detergent (ডিটারজেন্ট) | পরিষ্কার করার উপাদান (a substance used for cleaning) | cleaner (পরিষ্কারক), soap (সাবান) | dirt (ময়লা), soil (ময়লা) | Could you get me a mop and bucket and some detergent? Could you get me cleaning materials, including a mop and bucket? |
Practice Questions
Meanings and Synonyms
1. What does “welcome” mean in the lesson?
A. to greet someone kindly
B. to forget someone
C. to make something dirty
D. to take something temporarily
Sol: [A] “Welcome” means to greet someone kindly.
2. Which word means “prepared for something”?
A. untidy
B. ready
C. notice
D. borrow
Sol: [B] “Ready” means prepared for something.
3. Which is a synonym of “remember”?
A. forget
B. overlook
C. recall
D. dismiss
Sol: [C] “Recall” means to bring something to mind.
Opposite Meanings
4. Which word is the opposite of “borrow”?
A. take
B. use
C. lend
D. receive
Sol: [C] To borrow is to take temporarily; to lend is to give temporarily.
5. Which word is an antonym of “tidy”?
A. neat
B. clean
C. arranged
D. untidy
Sol: [D] “Untidy” means messy or not properly arranged.
6. Which word is opposite in meaning to “help”?
A. assist
B. aid
C. hinder
D. support
Sol: [C] “Hinder” means to make something difficult.
Use in Context
7. Reza wants to clean the floor with a broom. Which word should he use?
A. mop
B. sweep
C. notice
D. borrow
Sol: [B] To sweep is to clean a floor with a broom.
8. Mother asks for a mop, a bucket and some ______.
A. classmates
B. detergent
C. books
D. calculators
Sol: [B] Detergent is a substance used for cleaning.
9. In “Sorry, I didn’t notice that,” what does “notice” mean?
A. become aware of
B. give away
C. clean with a mop
D. speak loudly
Sol: [A] To notice something is to see or become aware of it.
10. Which sentence uses “borrow” correctly?
A. I borrow my pen and never return it.
B. Can I borrow your pen, please?
C. I borrow the floor with a broom.
D. I borrow the kitchen neat.
Sol: [B] The sentence correctly asks to take a pen for a time and return it later.
Total words: 10
11. Quick Revision List
Review these chapter words before answering questions.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| welcome (ওয়েলকাম) | স্বাগত জানানো (to greet someone kindly) | greet (অভিবাদন করা), receive (গ্রহণ করা) | reject (প্রত্যাখ্যান করা), dismiss (বিদায় করা) | Good morning and welcome everybody. সুপ্রভাত এবং সবাইকে স্বাগতম। |
| ready (রেডি) | প্রস্তুত (prepared for something) | prepared (প্রস্তুত), set (প্রস্তুত) | unprepared (অপ্রস্তুত), unwilling (অনিচ্ছুক) | Are you ready for the class? তুমি কি ক্লাসের জন্য প্রস্তুত? |
| remember (রিমেম্বার) | মনে রাখা (to keep something in your mind) | recall (মনে করা), retain (মনে রাখা) | forget (ভুলে যাওয়া), overlook (উপেক্ষা করা) | Please remember to bring your English book every day. প্রতিদিন তোমার ইংরেজি বই আনতে মনে রেখো। |
| borrow (বোরো) | ধার নেওয়া (to take something for a time and return it later) | use (ব্যবহার করা), take (নেওয়া) | lend (ধার দেওয়া), return (ফেরত দেওয়া) | Can I borrow your pen, please? আমি কি তোমার কলমটি ধার নিতে পারি? |
| help (হেল্প) | সাহায্য করা (to give support to someone) | assist (সহায়তা করা), aid (সাহায্য করা) | hinder (কঠিন করে দেওয়া), obstruct (বাধা দেওয়া) | Could you please help me with my maths? তুমি কি দয়া করে আমাকে অঙ্কে সাহায্য করতে পারবে? |
| notice (নোটিস) | লক্ষ্য করা (to see or become aware of something) | observe (লক্ষ্য করা), see (দেখা) | ignore (উপেক্ষা করা), miss (দেখতে না পাওয়া) | Sorry, I didn’t notice that. দুঃখিত, আমি তা লক্ষ্য করিনি। |
| tidy (টাইডি) | পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো (clean and arranged properly) | neat (পরিপাটি), clean (পরিষ্কার) | untidy (অগোছালো), dirty (নোংরা) | I want to make the kitchen neat and tidy. আমি রান্নাঘরটি পরিষ্কার ও গোছানো করতে চাই। |
| sweep (সুইপ) | ঝাড়ু দেওয়া (to clean a floor with a broom) | clean (পরিষ্কার করা), brush (ব্রাশ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করা) | soil (ময়লা করা), dirty (নোংরা করা) | First I’ll sweep the floor. প্রথমে আমি মেঝেতে ঝাড়ু দেব। |
| mop (মপ) | মপ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করা (to clean a floor with a mop) | clean (পরিষ্কার করা), wipe (মুছে পরিষ্কার করা) | soil (ময়লা করা), stain (দাগ লাগানো) | Now I’m going to mop the floor. এখন আমি মেঝে মপ দিয়ে পরিষ্কার করতে যাচ্ছি। |
| detergent (ডিটারজেন্ট) | পরিষ্কার করার উপাদান (a substance used for cleaning) | cleaner (পরিষ্কারক), soap (সাবান) | dirt (ময়লা), soil (ময়লা) | Could you get me a mop and bucket and some detergent? তুমি কি আমাকে একটি মপ, বালতি এবং কিছু ডিটারজেন্ট এনে দিতে পারবে? |
Total words: 10
◆ Key Points
- “Welcome” is used to greet people kindly.
- “Ready” describes someone prepared for a class or activity.
- To remember something means to keep it in the mind.
- To borrow something means to take it for a time and return it later.
- The verb “help” means to give support to someone.
- To notice something means to see it or become aware of it.
- The adjective “tidy” describes something clean and properly arranged.
- To sweep a floor is to clean it with a broom.
- To mop a floor is to clean it with a mop.
- Detergent is a substance used for cleaning.