Maharashtra Board Class 5 English Balbharti Unit Four Chapter 7 I speak I say I talk PDF Download

Listen, Repeat, Learn And Recite

Cats purr.

Lions roar.

Owls hoot.

Bears snore.

Crickets creak.

Mice squeak.

Sheep baa.

But I speak!

Monkeys chatter.

Cows moo.

Ducks quack.

Pigeons coo.

Pigs squeal.

Horses neigh.

Chickens cluck.

But I say!

Flies hum.

Dogs growl.

Bats screech.

Wolves howl.

Frogs croak.

Parrots squawk.

Bees buzz.

But I talk!

- Author Unknown

Teacher's Note

This poem teaches us how animals make different sounds. In India, we hear many animals like cows, dogs, and birds every day. Children can learn by listening to real animal sounds around them.

Exam Trick

Remember the three groups: First group has "speak", second group has "say", and third group has "talk". Each group teaches different animal sounds.

Points to Remember

Different animals make different sounds.
Cats purr and dogs growl.
We speak but animals make their own sounds.
Learning animal sounds helps us understand nature.
Practice listening to real animals to remember better.

Read What They Are Saying When They Make That Sound

I am so warm. I am so happy.

It is night. Now I can fly.

I want lots of honey.

Where are you, my friend?

Teacher's Note

This activity helps children think about what animals might be saying when they make sounds. For example, when a cat purrs, it might be saying it is happy. This helps us understand animals better.

Exam Trick

Match the animal sound with its feeling. A purring cat is happy, a flying owl is free. This helps you remember which animal makes which sound.

Points to Remember

Animals make sounds when they have feelings.
Cats purr when they are happy.
Owls hoot when they fly at night.
We can guess what animals feel by their sounds.
Use your imagination to think like an animal.

Now Use Your Imagination And Say What These Animals May Say

lion

mouse

sheep

monkey

horse

dog

frog

bee

Teacher's Note

Let children use their creative thinking to imagine what each animal might say. A lion might say "I am strong", a mouse might say "I am afraid". This builds their imagination and English skills.

Exam Trick

Think about each animal's nature. Strong animals boast, small animals are scared, happy animals laugh. Use these ideas to write what they say.

Points to Remember

Use your imagination for this activity.
Think about each animal's nature and character.
Each animal will say different things.
There is no one right answer.
Be creative and have fun while thinking.

Rewrite The Lines As Shown

First stanza: Cats purr – A cat purrs.

Second stanza: Monkeys chatter – Monkeys are chattering.

Third stanza: Flies hum – Flies were humming.

Teacher's Note

This exercise teaches children three different ways to write the same idea using different verb forms. In Hindi, we can say "Billi kh-kh-kh karti hai" or "Billis kh-kh-kh kar rahi hain". Same meaning, different grammar.

Exam Trick

Remember: First type is simple (Cats purr), second type is present continuous (are chattering), third type is past continuous (were humming). Look for these patterns in sentences.

Points to Remember

Simple present: subject + verb + s/es.
Present continuous: subject + am/is/are + verb-ing.
Past continuous: subject + was/were + verb-ing.
All three forms have the same meaning.
Practice changing sentences from one form to another.

Form Pairs. Write Complete Conversations For The Following Situations

Is your father at home?

Can I speak to Pitku please?

Is that Mrs Lion?

Hello,

Sorry, wrong number.

Please give her a message.

Please ask him to ring me up.

Please speak a little louder.

May I know who's calling?

speaking.

here.

Teacher's Note

This activity teaches children how to speak on the phone politely. In India, phone conversations are common. Children learn to ask politely and listen carefully. This helps them talk to others at home and in school.

Exam Trick

Remember phone words: "Hello", "Please", "Sorry", "speaking", "here". These words appear in almost every phone conversation question in exams.

Points to Remember

Always say "Hello" when you answer the phone.
Ask "May I know who's calling?" to know the person.
Use "Please" when making requests.
If wrong number, say "Sorry, wrong number."
Speak clearly and politely on the phone.

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