The Advanced Learner's Functional English Grammar by Chowdhury & Hossain is a staple in Bangladesh for students from Class 4 through HSC and for those preparing for competitive exams like BCS, bank jobs, and university admissions. Key Features of the Book
Comprehensive Topic Coverage: The book includes deep dives into essential grammar topics such as:
Parts of Speech: Identification and classification of nouns (countable/uncountable), pronouns, adjectives, and more.
Tenses and Verbs: In-depth coverage of all tenses, verb conjugations, and the "Right Form of Verbs". Advanced English Grammar Pdf Chowdhury And Hossain
Sentence Structures: Lessons on joining sentences, transformation of sentences (Active/Passive, Direct/Indirect Narration), and analysis of phrases and clauses.
Practical English: Specific focus on Appropriate Prepositions, group verbs, punctuation, and common errors in English.
Communicative Approach: While the newer versions follow the latest National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) syllabus, the older functional versions are often preferred for their detailed explanations omitted in modern, limited-syllabus editions. What this book covers
Examination Prep: Includes model questions, previous exam patterns, and specialized sections for writing skills like letters, essays, and report writing.
Bilingual Explanations: Many versions provide explanations in Bengali, making complex grammatical rules more accessible for local students. Online Availability (PDF)
You can find digital versions of this book through several academic and archival platforms: Detailed explanations of advanced grammar topics: tense and
Full Previews and Downloads: Available on sites like Scribd and Archive.org for specific editions.
Class-Specific Versions: Specialized PDFs for HSC students and younger grades (Class 4-12) can be found on BDeBooks .
Educational Hubs: Platforms like Slideshare host slide-based previews of major chapters like sentence structure and parts of speech. Advanced Learner's Functional English tanbircox - E-Book
| Week | Focus Area | Suggested Exercises from Book | |------|-------------|-------------------------------| | 1 | Sentence analysis & transformation | Clause identification, synthesis | | 2 | Tenses & sequence of tenses | Fill in blanks, error detection | | 3 | Voice & narration | Change voice, convert narration | | 4 | Modals & conditionals | Sentence completion, paraphrasing | | 5 | Gerunds, infinitives & participles | Choose correct form | | 6 | Common errors & punctuation | Error correction, rewrite |