Chapter: My Study Guide
📚 Vocabulary
English for Today Class Seven
⭐ Most Important Exam Words
study guidelearning aidreviewrevisionmain ideakey wordshort explanationpractice answercentral pointsupporting detailactive revisionrecallmemorizemanageableorganizeselectfocusmistakemisconceptionaccurately
📃 Word Formation Rules
► guide → guidance, guided, guiding
► study → student, studying, studied
► review → reviewer, reviewed, reviewing
► revise → revision, revised, revising
► organize → organization, organized, organizing
► explain → explanation, explanatory, explained
► practice → practical, practitioner, practise
► remember → remembrance, memorable, memorable
► correct → correction, correctly, incorrect
► repeat → repetition, repetitive, repeatedly
► improve → improvement, improved, improving
► effective → effectiveness, effectively, ineffective
► important → importance, importantly, unimportant
► manage → management, manageable, manager
1. Study Guide Basics (8 words)
guide[/ɡaɪd/]nouneasy
Meaning: নির্দেশিকা বা সহায়িকা
Alt: পথপ্রদর্শক
Example: This study guide helps me revise the lesson.
Syn: handbookAnt: misdirection
💡 Exam tip: Remember: a study guide is a short learning aid.
lesson[/ˈlesən/]nouneasy
Meaning: পাঠ
Alt: শিক্ষণীয় বিষয়
Example: We read the lesson carefully before making notes.
Syn: classAnt: ignorance
💡 Exam tip: Use lesson for a unit or subject taught in class.
review[/rɪˈvjuː/]verbeasy
Meaning: পুনরায় দেখা বা পড়া
Alt: পর্যালোচনা করা
Example: I review my vocabulary before the test.
Syn: reviseAnt: neglect
💡 Exam tip: Review and revise are close synonyms in examination English.
revision[/rɪˈvɪʒən/]nounmedium
Meaning: পুনরাবৃত্তি বা ঝালাই
Alt: সংশোধন
Example: Regular revision improves our memory.
Syn: reviewAnt: forgetfulness
💡 Exam tip: Revision is the noun form of revise.
aid[/eɪd/]nouneasy
Meaning: সহায়তা বা সহায়ক উপকরণ
Alt: সাহায্য
Example: A dictionary is a useful learning aid.
Syn: helpAnt: hindrance
💡 Exam tip: Study aid means something that helps learning.
organize[/ˈɔːɡənaɪz/]verbmedium
Meaning: সুশৃঙ্খলভাবে সাজানো
Alt: পরিকল্পনা করা
Example: Organize the points in a simple order.
Syn: arrangeAnt: disorganize
💡 Exam tip: British spelling is often organize or organise; both may be accepted.
manageable[/ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/]adjmedium
Meaning: সহজে সামলানো যায় এমন
Alt: নিয়ন্ত্রণযোগ্য
Example: The guide makes the long lesson manageable.
Syn: controllableAnt: unmanageable
💡 Exam tip: Manageable comes from manage plus -able.
valuable[/ˈvæljuəbəl/]adjeasy
Meaning: মূল্যবান বা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ
Alt: উপকারী
Example: Time is valuable during examination preparation.
Syn: usefulAnt: worthless
💡 Exam tip: Do not confuse valuable with available.
2. Important Ideas and Information (8 words)
central[/ˈsentrəl/]adjmedium
Meaning: কেন্দ্রীয় বা প্রধান
Alt: মধ্যবর্তী
Example: The central point of the lesson is easy to understand.
Syn: mainAnt: peripheral
💡 Exam tip: Central point often means main point.
main[/meɪn/]adjeasy
Meaning: প্রধান
Alt: মূল
Example: Find the main idea of the paragraph.
Syn: chiefAnt: minor
💡 Exam tip: Main idea is a frequent reading-comprehension term.
idea[/aɪˈdɪə/]nouneasy
Meaning: ধারণা বা ভাবনা
Alt: মতামত
Example: The main idea explains what the passage is about.
Syn: thoughtAnt: confusion
💡 Exam tip: Write the main idea in one clear sentence.
point[/pɔɪnt/]nouneasy
Meaning: বিষয় বা বক্তব্য
Alt: দিক বা নম্বর
Example: The teacher explained an important point.
Syn: detailAnt: irrelevance
💡 Exam tip: Point may mean a specific idea, not only a mark.
detail[/ˈdiːteɪl/]nounmedium
Meaning: বিস্তারিত তথ্য
Alt: খুঁটিনাটি
Example: The supporting details make the main idea clear.
Syn: particularAnt: outline
💡 Exam tip: Details support the main idea.
content[/ˈkɒntent/]nounmedium
Meaning: বিষয়বস্তু
Alt: উপাদান
Example: Read the full content before preparing a guide.
Syn: materialAnt: emptiness
💡 Exam tip: Content means subject matter; contents means things included.
supporting[/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/]adjmedium
Meaning: সহায়ক
Alt: সমর্থনকারী
Example: Supporting details explain the central idea.
Syn: assistingAnt: opposing
💡 Exam tip: Supporting details are less important than the main idea.
random[/ˈrændəm/]adjmedium
Meaning: এলোমেলো বা অনিয়মিত
Alt: উদ্দেশ্যহীন
Example: Do not collect random information for the guide.
Syn: haphazardAnt: ordered
💡 Exam tip: Random information is not selected according to importance.
3. Vocabulary and Explanation (8 words)
vocabulary[/vəˈkæbjələri/]nouneasy
Meaning: শব্দভান্ডার
Alt: কোনো ভাষার শব্দসমষ্টি
Example: The guide helps us learn new vocabulary.
Syn: word listAnt: silence
💡 Exam tip: Vocabulary is generally an uncountable noun.
key[/kiː/]adjeasy
Meaning: গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বা মুখ্য
Alt: চাবি
Example: Write the key words in your notebook.
Syn: importantAnt: unimportant
💡 Exam tip: Key word means an important word, not a literal key.
meaning[/ˈmiːnɪŋ/]nouneasy
Meaning: অর্থ বা তাৎপর্য
Alt: উদ্দেশ্য
Example: Learn each word with its meaning.
Syn: senseAnt: meaninglessness
💡 Exam tip: Meaning answers the question: What does the word express?
explanation[/ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/]nounmedium
Meaning: ব্যাখ্যা
Alt: কোনো বিষয় পরিষ্কার করে বলা
Example: The teacher gave a short explanation of the term.
Syn: clarificationAnt: confusion
💡 Exam tip: Explanation is formed from explain plus -ation.
simple[/ˈsɪmpəl/]adjeasy
Meaning: সরল বা সহজ
Alt: সাধারণ
Example: Use simple language in your answer.
Syn: easyAnt: complex
💡 Exam tip: Simple language is clear and easy to understand.
clear[/klɪər/]adjeasy
Meaning: স্পষ্ট
Alt: পরিষ্কার
Example: Give a clear answer to the question.
Syn: plainAnt: unclear
💡 Exam tip: Clear can describe language, ideas, answers, or instructions.
term[/tɜːrm/]nounmedium
Meaning: শব্দ বা পরিভাষা
Alt: মেয়াদ বা সময়কাল
Example: The term active revision means revision through practice.
Syn: expressionAnt: silence
💡 Exam tip: In vocabulary questions, term usually means a special word or expression.
example[/ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/]nouneasy
Meaning: উদাহরণ
Alt: দৃষ্টান্ত
Example: The teacher gave an example of a polite sentence.
Syn: illustrationAnt: exception
💡 Exam tip: Use for example to introduce an illustration.
4. Practice and Examination (8 words)
practice[/ˈpræktɪs/]nouneasy
Meaning: অনুশীলন
Alt: চর্চা
Example: Regular practice makes answering easier.
Syn: trainingAnt: inactivity
💡 Exam tip: Practice is a noun in British English; practise is the verb.
answer[/ˈɑːnsər/]nouneasy
Meaning: উত্তর
Alt: সমাধান
Example: Write a complete answer in your exercise book.
Syn: responseAnt: question
💡 Exam tip: An answer should directly respond to the question.
question[/ˈkwestʃən/]nouneasy
Meaning: প্রশ্ন
Alt: জিজ্ঞাসা
Example: Read the question carefully before answering.
Syn: queryAnt: answer
💡 Exam tip: Question and answer are common opposite terms.
model[/ˈmɒdəl/]adjeasy
Meaning: নমুনা বা আদর্শ
Alt: অনুকরণীয় ব্যক্তি বা বস্তু
Example: Study the model answer before writing your own.
Syn: sampleAnt: poor
💡 Exam tip: A model answer shows a suitable way to respond.
response[/rɪˈspɒns/]nounmedium
Meaning: উত্তর বা প্রতিক্রিয়া
Alt: সাড়া
Example: Her response was short but correct.
Syn: replyAnt: question
💡 Exam tip: Response is a formal synonym of answer or reply.
correct[/kəˈrekt/]adjeasy
Meaning: সঠিক
Alt: ভুল সংশোধন করা
Example: Check whether your answer is correct.
Syn: accurateAnt: incorrect
💡 Exam tip: Correct may be an adjective or a verb.
quiz[/kwɪz/]nouneasy
Meaning: ছোট পরীক্ষা
Alt: প্রশ্নোত্তর প্রতিযোগিতা
Example: Rina prepared for a class quiz.
Syn: testAnt: lesson
💡 Exam tip: A quiz is usually shorter than a formal examination.
score[/skɔːr/]nouneasy
Meaning: প্রাপ্ত নম্বর
Alt: ফলাফল
Example: Careful revision can improve your score.
Syn: markAnt: failure
💡 Exam tip: Score means the number of marks obtained.
5. Learning Actions and Memory (8 words)
recall[/rɪˈkɔːl/]verbmedium
Meaning: মনে করা বা স্মরণ করা
Alt: ফিরিয়ে নেওয়া
Example: Try to recall the meaning without looking.
Syn: rememberAnt: forget
💡 Exam tip: Recall is active remembering, especially in tests.
remember[/rɪˈmembər/]verbeasy
Meaning: মনে রাখা
Alt: স্মরণ করা
Example: Pictures help children remember new words.
Syn: recallAnt: forget
💡 Exam tip: Remember is followed by to plus verb for a future duty.
memorize[/ˈmeməraɪz/]verbeasy
Meaning: মুখস্থ করা
Alt: মনে গেঁথে নেওয়া
Example: Do not memorize words without learning their meanings.
Syn: learn by heartAnt: forget
💡 Exam tip: Memorize means learn something so that it can be recalled.
forget[/fərˈɡet/]verbeasy
Meaning: ভুলে যাওয়া
Alt: মনে না রাখা
Example: Repeated practice helps us not forget the lesson.
Syn: overlookAnt: remember
💡 Exam tip: The past tense and past participle of forget are forgot and forgotten.
hide[/haɪd/]verbeasy
Meaning: লুকানো
Alt: গোপন করা
Example: Hide the answers and test yourself.
Syn: concealAnt: show
💡 Exam tip: Hide is an irregular verb: hide, hid, hidden.
check[/tʃek/]verbeasy
Meaning: যাচাই করা
Alt: পরীক্ষা করা
Example: Check your answer after recalling it.
Syn: verifyAnt: ignore
💡 Exam tip: Check whether is commonly used before a clause.
repeat[/rɪˈpiːt/]verbeasy
Meaning: পুনরাবৃত্তি করা
Alt: আবার বলা বা করা
Example: Repeat difficult words several times.
Syn: reiterateAnt: omit
💡 Exam tip: Repeated practice means practice done again and again.
improve[/ɪmˈpruːv/]verbmedium
Meaning: উন্নতি করা
Alt: উন্নত হওয়া
Example: Good revision can improve your performance.
Syn: developAnt: worsen
💡 Exam tip: Improve may be transitive or intransitive.
6. Common Errors and Good Study Habits (8 words)
mistake[/mɪˈsteɪk/]nouneasy
Meaning: ভুল
Alt: ভুল কাজ বা ধারণা
Example: Learn from every mistake you make.
Syn: errorAnt: correctness
💡 Exam tip: Mistake is a countable noun: a mistake, many mistakes.
misconception[/ˌmɪskənˈsepʃən/]nounhard
Meaning: ভুল ধারণা
Alt: ভ্রান্ত বিশ্বাস
Example: Copying the whole lesson is a common misconception.
Syn: wrong beliefAnt: understanding
💡 Exam tip: Mis- means wrong or badly.
copy[/ˈkɒpi/]verbeasy
Meaning: নকল করা বা তুলে লেখা
Alt: অনুলিপি করা
Example: Do not copy the whole lesson into your guide.
Syn: duplicateAnt: create
💡 Exam tip: Copy can be both a verb and a noun.
select[/sɪˈlekt/]verbmedium
Meaning: বেছে নেওয়া
Alt: নির্বাচন করা
Example: Select only the important points.
Syn: chooseAnt: reject
💡 Exam tip: Selective is the adjective form of select.
focus[/ˈfəʊkəs/]verbeasy
Meaning: মনোযোগ কেন্দ্রীভূত করা
Alt: কেন্দ্রবিন্দু
Example: Focus on the main ideas during revision.
Syn: concentrateAnt: distract
💡 Exam tip: Focus on is the common phrase for directing attention.
accurately[/ˈækjərətli/]advmedium
Meaning: নির্ভুলভাবে
Alt: সঠিকভাবে
Example: Answer the questions accurately.
Syn: correctlyAnt: incorrectly
💡 Exam tip: Accurately is the adverb form of accurate.
valuable[/ˈvæljuəbəl/]adjeasy
Meaning: মূল্যবান বা উপকারী
Alt: গুরুত্বপূর্ণ
Example: A few minutes of active recall are valuable.
Syn: beneficialAnt: useless
💡 Exam tip: Use valuable to describe time, advice, help, or information.
effective[/ɪˈfektɪv/]adjmedium
Meaning: কার্যকর
Alt: ফলপ্রসূ
Example: Active revision is an effective study method.
Syn: successfulAnt: ineffective
💡 Exam tip: Effective means producing the desired result.
💡 Exam Tips
• Learn each vocabulary word with its Bengali meaning, part of speech, synonym, antonym, and an example sentence.
• For a definition question, write the meaning first and then add a short example.
• Remember that main idea means the most important point, while supporting details explain it.
• Do not memorize isolated words; learn words together with their meanings and uses.
• Use active recall: cover the answers, write or say them from memory, and then check them.
• Review the vocabulary repeatedly instead of reading the guide only once.
• In sentence-making questions, use simple, grammatically complete sentences.
• Distinguish practice as a noun from practise as a verb in British English.
• Use question and answer as common opposites in examination vocabulary.
• Before a test, revise key words, short explanations, model answers, and common mistakes.