🤝 Function: Expressing Promise
1ère Bac Sciences et Technologies Elécriques STE
📌 Introduction
Expressing a promise shows commitment and responsibility. It’s essential in speaking exams, group work, and personal conversations.
Science Tip: “In lab work: ‘I promise to finish the report on time and share the data with the team.'”
🤝 Ways to Express a Promise
Common Expressions
- I promise (that)… → “I promise I will help you.”
- I swear (that)… → “I swear I’ll tell the truth.”
- I give you my word. → formal and strong
- You can count on me. → “I won’t let you down.”
- I’ll make sure (that)… → “I’ll make sure we finish on time.”
Example: “Don’t worry, I promise to bring my lab notes tomorrow.”
🔤 Structure & Grammar
- I promise (that) I will study for the test.
- She promises (that) she will not be late.
- We promise (that) we will share the results.
Science Example: “We promise to follow safety rules during the experiment.”
📅 When to Use Promises
In School
- “I promise to finish my homework.”
- “I’ll make sure to bring my textbook.”
- “You can count on me for the group project.”
In Science
- “I promise to record accurate data.”
- “We’ll make sure the experiment is safe.”
- “I give you my word to share the findings.”
✅ Exercise 1: Choose the Right Phrase
Select the best way to promise:
“___ to help you with your science project.”
✅ Exercise 2: Complete the Sentence
Use “I promise”:
___ I will not be late.
✅ Exercise 3: Match the Promise
Match to the situation:
“I’ll make sure we finish the lab report.” →
✅ Exercise 4: Rewrite with “I promise”
Rewrite: “I will help you study.” →
✅ Exercise 5: Science Context
Complete: “We ___ to follow all safety rules.”
✅ Exercise 6: Choose the Strongest Promise
Which is the strongest?
✅ Exercise 7: Correct the Mistake
Fix: “I promise I will to help you.” →
✅ Exercise 8: Use “You can count on me”
Complete: “___ to bring the experiment materials.”
✅ Exercise 9: Real-Life Situation
Your friend is stressed about homework. What do you say?
✅ Exercise 10: Write a Promise
Write a sentence using “I promise” about school or science:
