Why does Alif never join to the next letter?

Alif is one of the Urdu letters that only connect to the letter before them. After Alif, the next letter starts fresh, which is why words like انار show a small gap after the Alif.

Which letter forms does this worksheet cover?

Alif never joins to the letter after it, so it has two forms — isolated and final. The worksheet covers both, followed by real words to trace.

Which words are on this Alif worksheet?

Children trace انار (pomegranate) and انگور (grapes).

Urdu Letter Alif (ا) Tracing Worksheet – Free Printable PDF

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Trace the Urdu letter Alif (ا), a single straight vertical stroke. This worksheet practises both of its forms — isolated and final — then traces Alif (ا) at the start of real words: انار (pomegranate) and انگور (grapes).

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EarlyChildhood

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About this worksheet

Alif (ا) is a single straight vertical stroke. Alif carries the long “aa” sound, as in “father”, and also starts words that begin with a vowel.

This worksheet practises both of its forms — isolated and final — then traces Alif (ا) at the start of real words: انار (pomegranate) and انگور (grapes).

Writing tip: Draw Alif from the top down in one steady stroke, keeping it straight and upright.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Alif (ا) pronounced in Urdu?: Alif carries the long “aa” sound, as in “father”, and also starts words that begin with a vowel.
Why does Alif never join to the next letter?: Alif is one of the Urdu letters that only connect to the letter before them. After Alif, the next letter starts fresh, which is why words like انار show a small gap after the Alif.
Which letter forms does this worksheet cover?: Alif never joins to the letter after it, so it has two forms — isolated and final. The worksheet covers both, followed by real words to trace.
Which words are on this Alif worksheet?: Children trace انار (pomegranate) and انگور (grapes).

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