NCERT Class 1 English Mridang: Chapter 2 — Greetings
This chapter, 'Let us read' from NCERT's Class 1 English Mridang textbook, introduces young learners to basic English greetings and common daily actions. It begins with simple greetings like 'Namaste', 'Good morning', 'Good afternoon', 'Good evening', and 'Good night', encouraging children to learn how people greet each other. The chapter also includes a section for writing, where students match pictures with sentences describing actions such as combing hair, seeing a teacher, eating food, hearing a bell, walking to school, and playing football. The accompanying teacher's notes guide educators to familiarise children with greetings in their mother tongue and English, and to focus on action words. This chapter helps build foundational English vocabulary and comprehension skills essential for early learners.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 1 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Mridang |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 — Greetings |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 143 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main focus of the 'Let us read' chapter in NCERT Class 1 English Mridang?
The chapter focuses on teaching basic English greetings and common daily actions to Class 1 students.
What greetings are introduced in this chapter?
The chapter introduces greetings like 'Namaste', 'Good morning', 'Good afternoon', 'Good evening', and 'Good night'.
What kind of writing activity is included in the chapter?
There is a matching exercise where students match pictures with sentences describing actions like combing hair or eating food.
What are some action words mentioned in the chapter?
Action words highlighted include combing, eating, seeing, hearing, walking, and playing.
Does the chapter encourage learning greetings in other languages?
Yes, the teacher's note suggests asking children about greetings in their mother tongue and familiarising them with English greetings.
Which NCERT book is this chapter from?
This chapter is from the NCERT Class 1 English book titled 'Mridang'.
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NCERT Class 1 English — Mridang — Chapter 2 — Greetings. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.