9. The Triantiwontigongolope
Complete textbook exercise solutions — Maharashtra State Board (Balbharati), Grade Five English.
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This is an oral recitation activity. Students should read the funny poem aloud and practise pronouncing the long name "Triantiwontigongolope" correctly.
Grammar Note: Remember this rule whenever you are writing.
- Its (without apostrophe) shows ownership. Example: The dog wagged its tail.
- It's (with apostrophe) is a short form for "It is" or "It has". Example: It's raining outside.
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(1) Is the insect described in the poem a real insect? Think about an imaginary creature. Describe it in your own words. You may draw its picture and label it.
No, the insect described in the poem is not a real insect; it is entirely imaginary, created by the poet for fun. The poet himself confesses at the end that there isn't such an insect.
My Imaginary Creature: The Gumblefluff
The Gumblefluff is a very funny creature. It is the size of a small puppy but has the long, floppy ears of a rabbit. Instead of paws, it has tiny, soft wheels, so it rolls silently everywhere it goes. It has a tiny elephant-like trunk that it uses to drink sweet fruit juice. It has bright green, sparkly fur and two little wings like a parrot, though it uses them only to fan itself when it feels hot. It loves eating chocolate biscuits and sleeps hanging upside down from a low tree branch.
Students can use their creativity to draw a picture of the 'Gumblefluff' (or their own creature) and label its different funny body parts.
(2) Think of other funny names for imaginary creatures. Write any 3 of them.
Here are three funny names for imaginary creatures:
- Snugglewump
- Frizzleflop
- Bouncytwirl