📘 Std 7 – English | Chapter 4.2: Unke Munke Timpetoo
“Unke Munke Timpetoo” is a heart‑warming story that highlights friendship, courage, kindness, and human goodness. The story shows that true magic lies not in chants, but in acts of care and understanding.
Maharashtra State Board – Question & Answers
✨ About the Lesson
📖 IN BETWEEN THE LESSON
Q1. Find the sentences in which the author and his friend claim that they do not believe in magic.
Answer:
The sentences are:
- “I don’t say I believe in it …”
- “I thought it was all nonsense.”
Q2. What do their actions show?
Answer:
Their actions show that even though they claimed not to believe in magic, they believed in it a little, as they followed the chant seriously.
Q3. Note the description of the scene which creates an atmosphere of mystery. Read it aloud in a suitable manner.
Answer:
Students should read the passage aloud with proper voice modulation on their own.
Q4. If you hear about something that fulfils your wishes, would you try it?
Answer:
Yes, if it is not harmful or foolish, I would certainly try it to see whether it works.
Q5. Do you think the author is brave?
Answer:
Yes, the author is brave because he continues chanting despite being scared and faces Mrs. Groover courageously.
Q6. How do we know that Muk was frightened?
Answer:
We know that Muk was frightened because he climbed a tree immediately when Mrs. Groover threatened to send the dog after them.
Q7. What opinion do you form of Mrs. Groover from the way she treats the boys?
Answer:
Mrs. Groover appears to be kind, patient, and understanding. She listens calmly to the author, allows him to complete his chanting, but is also strict about discipline and trespassing.
Q8. Did the author really rejoice over his shoes and pullover?
Answer:
No, he did not really rejoice. He only pretended to be happy so that his mother would not feel hurt.
Q9. The table-tennis set was not new, but was a fabulous set. What does it imply?
Answer:
It implies that the author wanted a table-tennis set so badly that even an old one pleased him. It also suggests that the set was well-maintained and of good quality.
Q10. Did the surprise gift really come from Unke, Munke, Timpetoo?
Answer:
No, the gift did not really come from Unke, Munke, Timpetoo.
Q11. In your opinion, who must have sent the gift?
Answer:
Mrs. Groover must have sent the gift, as only she, the author, and Muk knew about the chant—and Muk himself was surprised.
Q12. What is ‘Unke, Munke, Timpetoo’ – a charm or an act of friendliness?
Answer:
‘Unke, Munke, Timpetoo’ is an act of friendliness. It shows that kindness and goodwill are the real magic that makes the world a better place.
📝 ENGLISH WORKSHOP
1️⃣ Make adjectives from the following words:
| Word | Adjectives |
|---|---|
| harm | harmful, harmless |
| continue | continued, continuous |
| believe | believable |
| fear | fearful, fearless |
| thought | thoughtful, thoughtless |
| wise | wise / wiser |
| question | questionable |
| courage | courageous |
2️⃣ Choose the correct alternative:
(a) Rohan desperately wished for – (iv) a table-tennis set
(b) Rohan and Muk entered the garden at midnight – (ii) to chant around the banyan tree
(c) Rohan had finished – (iii) eleven rounds
(d) The table-tennis set was gifted by – (i) Mrs. Groover
(e) The Principal turned out to be a very – (iii) kind and understanding lady
3️⃣ Change the ending of the story:
(i) A funny ending
Mrs. Groover suddenly burst out laughing loudly. Muk jumped out from behind the tree, clapping his hands. It turned out that the whole thing was a prank to discover my birthday wish. We laughed so much that night—it became my funniest birthday ever!
(ii) A horror and mystery ending
Mrs. Groover silently led me inside her dark house. Strange sounds echoed around me. Suddenly, I saw a tombstone in the backyard that read: “RIP Mrs. Groover.” My blood froze with fear as I realised something was terribly wrong.
4️⃣ Create funny magical chants with rhyming lines:
- Tan, tan, tarum, tan tant,
Please, please give me what I want. - Haroom, Scaroom, swish, swish,
Oh magic sky, fulfil my wish.
🔤 Language Study: Prefix & Suffix
Prefix – Words with prefixes:
- superfast
- nonviolent
- disbelief
- misunderstand
- extraordinary
Suffix – Examples:
| Suffix | Word |
|---|---|
| -ship | relationship |
| -less | fearless |
| -ness | stillness |
| -ly | finally |
| -ful | useful |
| -able | understandable |
🌟 Key Message of the Lesson
True magic lies in kindness, friendship, and helping others—not in chants or spells.