Chapter 1

Wise

(1) Read the given words with their meanings.

Words: Meaning
Wise sensible
Flake a small and thin piece of something
Spark a small flash of light
Firefly a flying insect with a tail that shines in a dark

(2) Define cognates.

Cognates are words with similar meanings and origin in two or more languages.

(3) Give a few examples of cognates:

a. Bungalow __________________________
b. Hospital __________________________
c. Pajamas __________________________
d. Cinema __________________________
e. Cockroach __________________________
f. Waste-coat __________________________
g. Gram __________________________
h. Liter __________________________

(4) Write three naming words, action words and describing words.
Naming words Action words Describing words
Car reading black
Boy writing green
Girl running red

(5) Comprehension:
Answer these questions.
1. What creations of Allah (SWT) have been mentioned in the poem?

Ans: land, seas, skies, sun, moon, flowers, flakes of snow, fireflies are the creations of Allah
(SWT) which are mentioned in the poem.

2. How should we thank Allah (SWT)?

Ans: We should thank Allah (SWT) for everything that Allah has created for us. We should thank
Allah (SWT) by obeying Allah’s command and by praying.

3. Write your feelings about the poem in two or three sentences.

Ans: Allah (SWT) is the creator of this world. Allah (SWT) has created everything for human
being. We should thank Allah by obeying His commands.
(6) What is meant by silent letters?
The letters in words which are not pronounced are called silent letters. Silent letters can be
vowels or consonants.

(7) Underline silent letters in the following words:

Scene what listen know comb autumn
Sign guest half wrong

Ans: Scene what listen know comb autumn

Sign guest half wrong

(8) Define digraph. What is meant by Consonant digraphs and vowel digraph? Give examples.
A digraph is a group of two letters that make a single sound.