Helping English

Hazrat Asma (R.A)

Glossary  

How many syllables do the following words have?

politically – polish – polka – poll – pollen

Key: politically (3) – polish (2) – polka (2) – poll (1) – pollen (2)

Consult a dictionary to find the meaning of the following words/phrases and use them in sentences.

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined words.

1. It was so delicate a situation.

1. difficult
2. easy
3. sensitive
4. fragile

2. Abu Jehl bean to knock at the door violently.

1. politely
2. slowly
3. forcefully
4. angrily

3. She simply posed a counter question that infuriated Abu Jehl.

1. pleased
2. helped
3. enraged
4. annoyingly

4.  She remained steadfast and did not reveal the secret.

1. patient
2. firm and resolute
3. ready to face
4. prepared for the worst

Key: 1 sensitive – 2 forcefully – 3 enraged – 4 firm and resolute