Class 1 English - ODISHA

Greetings

The chapter 'Greetings' in English for Class 1 Odisha (BSE) students introduces young learners to basic polite expressions used in everyday communication. Children learn how to say hello, goodbye, good morning, and please. This chapter is very important for board exam preparation as it builds the foundational vocabulary and social manners required for spoken English and basic comprehension questions. Mastering these simple greetings helps students score well in oral and written formative assessments by boosting their confidence in using English polite words correctly in daily situations.

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Key Concepts

Good Morning

A polite greeting used when you meet someone in the early part of the day before noon.

Good Afternoon

A friendly greeting used when meeting someone between noon and evening.

Hello and Hi

Common words used to start a conversation or greet friends and teachers.

Thank You

A polite expression used to show gratitude when someone helps you or gives you something.

Good Bye

A courteous phrase used when you are leaving someone or parting ways at the end of the day.

Important Formulas

Greeting + Name = Friendly address (e.g., Good morning, teacher!)
Polite Word + Action = Good manners (e.g., Thank you, Please help)

Board Exam Info

Under the Odisha (BSE) curriculum, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 10 marks in the Class 1 English summative and formative assessments. Common question types include matching greetings with the correct time of day, fill-in-the-blanks with polite words, and oral spelling tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should we say Good Morning?

We say Good Morning in the morning time when the sun rises, usually before 12 noon.

Why do we say Thank You?

We say Thank You to show that we are happy and grateful when someone does something nice for us.

What is the difference between Hello and Goodbye?

We use 'Hello' when we meet someone, and we use 'Good bye' when we are leaving them.

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