English Grammar and Composition Class Six

About This Course

Prescribed by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board
as a textbook for class six from the academic year 2017
English Grammar and Composition
Class Six
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 Dr. M Shahidullah
Professor Md. Jahurul Islam
Goutam Roy
Urmila Khaled
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 adheres 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, textbook, 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, 1 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