In this chapter, we will learn how to greet people and be polite when we meet them. Greetings help us show respect and kindness to others and start friendly conversations.
Saying Hello
When we meet someone, we should greet them nicely. One way to do this is by saying “Namaste.” “Namaste” is a greeting from India, and it means “I respect you.” It’s a special way to show we care about the person.
Explanation:
- “Namaste” is a way to say hello and show respect.
- It comes from India and means “I respect you.”
More Greetings
- Hello: A common way to say hi.
- Hi: A friendly and short way to say hello.
- How are you?: A way to ask if someone is okay.
- Bonjour: Hello in French.
- Hola: Hello in Spanish.
- Konnichiwa: Hello in Japanese.
- Ciao: Hello and goodbye in Italian.
Greetings in the Morning
When we wake up and the sun is shining, we say “Good morning” to others. It’s a happy way to start the day and wish people well.
Explanation:
- “Good morning” is a friendly way to say hello in the morning.
- It’s like saying, “I hope you have a nice day.”
Greetings in the Afternoon
After the morning, we say “Good afternoon” to others. This greeting is used when it’s no longer morning but not evening yet.
Explanation:
- “Good afternoon” is used when it’s not morning but not evening.
- It’s a way to ask how someone is doing in the middle of the day.
Greetings in the Evening
When the sun is setting, we say “Good evening” to greet others. It’s a polite way to wish someone well at the end of the day.
Explanation:
- “Good evening” is a friendly way to say hello in the evening.
- It’s like saying, “I hope you have a nice evening.”
Saying Goodnight
When it’s time to sleep, we say “Good night” to wish others sweet dreams. It’s a way to say goodbye for the day and wish them restful sleep.
Explanation:
- “Good night” is used to say goodbye before sleeping.
- It’s a way to show we care about their rest.
Try yourself:
Which greeting is commonly used in the morning to wish someone well?
- A.Namaste
- B.Good morning
- C.Hi
- D.Hola
View Solution
New Words and Meanings:
- Greet: To say hello to someone.
- Manners: Being polite and nice.
- Polite: Being respectful to others.
- Cheerful: Happy and full of energy.
- Acknowledge: To notice or recognize something.
- Pleasant: Nice and enjoyable.
- Restful: Relaxing and peaceful.
Let’s Learn: Action Words
- Now, let’s learn about a fun topic: Action Words.
- Action words tell us what someone or something is doing. They are also called verbs.
Examples of action words:
- Run – When you move fast with your legs.
- Write – When you use a pencil to make letters.
- Smile – When you are happy and show your teeth.
- Sing – When you make a song with your voice.
- Clap – When you hit your hands together.
Now try to match the action word with the picture below:
Letter Sounds
- Now, let’s learn about some letter sounds.
- Notice the initial sound of the following words:
