Each of the following words has the sound/ f/ as in feel. The words on the left have it initially. Those on the right have it finally. Speak each word clearly.

Flail — life

Philip — puff

Flowed — deaf

fact — tough

fail — laugh

Complete these pieces of conversation using will or going to with the verbs given.

(a) Rani: Why are you turning on the radio?

Ravi: I …………… (listen) to the news.

(b) Rani: Oh, I can’t buy this book. I have no money.

Ravi: Don’t worry. I …………….. (lend) you some.

(c) Rani: Look at those dark clouds.

Ravi: I think it ………….. (rain).

(d) Rani: What shall we have for dinner?

Ravi: I can’t decide.

Rani: Make up your mind.

Ravi: All right, then. We …………… (have) fried rice and dry beans.

(e) Rani: Why are you filling the kettle with water?

Ravi: I …………. (make) coffee.

(f) Rani: We need some bread and butter for breakfast.

Ravi: All right. I ………………(go) to the bakery and get some.

(g) Ravi: I ………………… (get) some bread and butter. Do you want anything from the bakery?

Father: Yes, I want some salt biscuits.

Ravi: Fine, I ……………… (get) you a packet.

Let pairs of children take turns to speak aloud the dialogues.

Underline the letter or letters representing/f/in each of the following words.

Imagine that you are the poet. You have come to your native valley to meet a famous preacher called Ernest. Narrate the incident of your first meeting with him.