Are you looking for complete and accurate solutions for DAV Class 7 English Practice Book Chapter 9? In this post, you will find comprehensive, step-by-step solutions for Unit 9: Future Time Reference covering all 11 worksheets (Worksheet 1 to Worksheet 11) and all 3 “Do It Yourself” exercises (DIY 1, 2, and 3) prepared strictly according to the latest DAV CAE curriculum.
DAV Class 7 English Practice Book Unit 9: Future Time Reference – Complete Solutions
Worksheet 1
Read the following weekly zodiac predictions published in a newspaper:
| Zodiac Sign | Weekly Prediction |
|---|---|
| ARIES | It’s going to be a tough week for you. Being patient will be rewarding. |
| TAURUS | You will experience a sense of satisfaction in helping the needy. |
| GEMINI | This week, you are likely to juggle with many different activities simultaneously. |
| CANCER | A surprise visit by an old friend keeps you busy this week. |
| LEO | You will experience a high level of energy and enthusiasm. |
| VIRGO | You are going to make a lasting impact in a professional encounter. |
| LIBRA | Travelling is on the cards. Pack your bags! You are leaving for an exciting vacation very soon. |
| SCORPIO | An important business meeting makes you nervous and keeps you on your toes this week. |
| SAGITTARIUS | You will spend a lot of time in pampering yourself. |
| CAPRICORN | Opportunity will be knocking at your door very soon. You must grab it before it leaves! |
| AQUARIUS | Inner peace comes through meditation this week. You will follow a hectic routine. |
| PISCES | You may consider selling property. Be careful to avoid partnership. |
Did you notice that all the above sentences talk about future, although in different ways?
e.g. will, will be rewarding, going to, keeps, etc.
Worksheet 2
Read the predictions given in Worksheet-1 again and write which form mentioned in the table has been used to talk about the future in various zodiac predictions:
| Zodiac Sign | Future Form Used | Key Words / Phrase from Text |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | Future with ‘going to’ and ‘will’ | is going to be, will be rewarding |
| Taurus | Future with ‘will’ | will experience |
| Gemini | Future with simple present (plus to-infinitive) | are likely to juggle |
| Cancer | Future with simple present | keeps you busy |
| Leo | Future with ‘will’ | will experience |
| Virgo | Future with ‘going to’ | are going to make |
| Libra | Future with present continuous + time expression | are leaving… very soon |
| Scorpio | Future with simple present | makes you nervous, keeps you |
| Sagittarius | Future with ‘will’ | will spend |
| Capricorn | Future with ‘will’ and using modals | will be knocking, must grab |
| Aquarius | Future with simple present and ‘will’ | comes, will follow |
| Pisces | Using modals | may consider |
Worksheet 3
Remember: ‘Will’ is often used to predict things about future. It is used to express events in which your personal wishes don’t matter.
Work with your partner and write at least ten predictions about the future world. Use ‘will’ in these predictions:
1. Overhead metro trains will replace ground-level trains.
2. Cities will be developed under the sea.
3. 5-star hotels will be built on clouds.
4. Mars will become a popular tourist spot.
5. Flying cars will replace ordinary road vehicles.
6. Intelligent domestic robots will perform all household chores.
7. Printed paper books will be replaced completely by interactive holographic screens.
8. Solar and wind energy will supply 100% of global power.
9. Doctor robots will perform complex surgical operations autonomously.
10. Global warming will be controlled using atmospheric cooling technologies.
Worksheet 4
A. Nikita has planned her schedule for the month of June in a calendar. Read her schedule and rewrite it in complete sentences using ‘will’ in the space provided:
1. Nikita will visit her grandmother’s house on the 1st of June.
2. Nikita will spend time with friends on the 2nd of June.
3. Nikita will go for an outing on the 3rd of June.
4. Nikita will return to parents’ home on the 4th of June.
5. Nikita will complete Maths homework on the 5th of June.
6. Nikita will watch a magic show on the 9th of June.
7. Nikita will learn English lessons on the 11th of June.
8. Nikita will meet friends on the 12th of June.
9. Nikita will finish S.St. homework on the 13th of June.
10. Nikita will watch a movie on the 17th of June.
11. Nikita will attend a music concert on the 19th of June.
12. Nikita will watch a cartoon movie on the 21st of June.
13. Nikita will paint her room on the 22nd of June.
14. Nikita will go for shopping on the 25th of June.
15. Nikita will learn making tea on the 27th of June.
B. Imagine yourself to be a salesman who wants to sell a robot to a customer. Tell the buyer how your robot will help him. Write the sentences taking hints from the blurbs:
• This robot will change your life completely. It will cook food for you.
• It will wash your dishes after every meal.
• It will clean the entire house and vacuum the floors.
• It will buy groceries from the local supermarket.
• It will be a faithful companion to you and play indoor games.
• It will repair malfunctioning electronic devices in your home.
• It will keep watch at night and safeguard your family against intruders.
C. Imagine how an alien living on Mars would look like. Using your imagination, write the description of the creature:
• The alien will have three glowing eyes that will be fixed under his nose.
• It will have metallic purple skin that will shimmer in sunlight.
• It will possess three long arms, and each hand will have seven flexible fingers.
• It will have antenna-like ears on top of its head to detect sound vibrations from miles away.
• It will walk on three sturdy legs that will help it leap across Martian craters.
• It will communicate through soft musical hums rather than spoken words.
Worksheet 5
Look at the given pictures and write what is going to happen:
1. There are clouds in the sky. It is going to rain.
2. The fruit is ripe. It is going to fall down.
3. The plane is coming down. It is going to land.
4. The man is reaching out his hand. He is going to pluck an apple / fruit.
5. The house of cards is trembling. The cards are going to fall down / collapse.
6. The wooden bench is cracked and wobbling. The bench is going to break.
7. The scoreboard shows only five seconds remaining. The game is going to end.
8. The athlete has outpaced all competitors near the finish line. The athlete is going to win the race.
Worksheet 6
Re-write the following sentences using the present continuous with appropriate time expressions for future time reference:
1. I/leave/for/Canada + tomorrow
Ans: I am leaving for Canada tomorrow.
2. They/go/to/zoo/visit + next week
Ans: They are visiting the zoo next week.
3. I/throw/party + this week
Ans: I am throwing a party this week.
4. She/reach/Delhi + day after tomorrow
Ans: She is reaching Delhi the day after tomorrow.
5. They/get/married + next month
Ans: They are getting married next month.
6. Ruchi/play/badminton match + this evening
Ans: Ruchi is playing a badminton match this evening.
7. They/go/to magic show + tonight
Ans: They are going to a magic show tonight.
8. The/school/celebrate/its/Founder’s day + on Monday
Ans: The school is celebrating its Founder’s day on Monday.
9. She/give/her/first performance + tomorrow evening
Ans: She is giving her first performance tomorrow evening.
10. The company/launch new range of perfumes + next week
Ans: The company is launching a new range of perfumes next week.
Worksheet 7
Mr Kumar, President of M.N. Company, is coming to visit his regional office tomorrow. Mr Sharma, Manager of his company, is telling his staff about some arrangements made for welcoming him. Complete the following paragraph by filling in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs given in the boxes:
Verbs: honour, check, take, arrive, address, attend, leave, welcome, serve, go
The President arrives here at 10.00 a.m. tomorrow. Our representative welcomes him and takes him to the conference room. We serve him coffee and snacks. He addresses the staff at 11.00 a.m. The staff representative honours him with a token of respect immediately after his speech. He checks the accounts files at 12.30 p.m. and goes for lunch at 1.30 p.m. He attends the board meeting as soon as the lunch is over. He leaves for the airport at 4.00 p.m.
Remember: Simple present is often used to talk about future events happening according to a schedule fixed earlier.
Worksheet 8: Future Perfect
In Unit ‘The Future World’ of My English Reader (C-VII), you have read—
1. By 2050, the scientists will have had a detailed description of how life began.
2. By 2100, the longevity of human life will have increased by 30 years.
3. By 2150, man will have established a radio observatory on the moon.
Note: All the words in bold tell about actions that will have been completed by a definite time in the future.
Remember: Future perfect talks about an action that will have been completed by a definite time in the future.
Form: will + have + past participle (V3) of the verb (e.g. will have increased, will have established).
Worksheet 9: Time Line Chart
Taking hints from the examples given in Worksheet-8 and using your own imagination, complete the chart by filling what new developments will have taken place in the given fields by the given time:
| Year | Medicine | Technology | Fashion | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 AD | Artificial organs will have been developed. | Robots will have replaced factory workers. | Belts will have gone out of fashion. | Nutritional food pills will have replaced heavy meals. |
| 2700 AD | Brain transplant will have become possible. | Interplanetary passenger shuttles will have started. | Smart solar-charging clothes will have been designed. | |
| 3000 AD | All viral illnesses will have been cured completely. | Flying cars will have replaced ground traffic. | Aeroplanes will have replaced cars. | Artificially synthesised food will have replaced agriculture. |
| 3500 AD | Genetic modifications will have doubled human life span. | Teleportation portals will have connected planets. | Light-weight climate-adaptive suits will have become universal. | Direct solar energy capsules will have sustained human bodies. |
Worksheet 10
Mr Kumar will be visiting his company office at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday. Given below is a picture of his office taken at 2.00 p.m. on Monday. Observe the picture carefully and write what changes will have been made before the arrival of Mr Kumar. One example is given to help you:
1. Sweeper — clean floor
Ans: The sweeper will have cleaned the floor.
2. Painter — paint wall
Ans: The painter will have painted the wall.
3. Receptionist — clean table
Ans: The receptionist will have cleaned the table.
4. Accountant — clear accounts files
Ans: The accountant will have cleared the accounts files.
5. Artist — make banner
Ans: The artist will have made the banner.
6. Manager — prepare welcome speech
Ans: The manager will have prepared the welcome speech.
7. Mr Malik — bring flowers
Ans: Mr Malik will have brought flowers.
8. Mr Gupta — arrange eatables
Ans: Mr Gupta will have arranged eatables.
9. Mr Sharma — decorate conference hall
Ans: Mr Sharma will have decorated the conference hall.
10. Mr Verma — invite all guests
Ans: Mr Verma will have invited all guests.
Worksheet 11
Ruchi’s friends will visit her at 5 o’clock in the evening. She has made a list of the things to be done before their visit. Read the list and write what she will have done by the time her friends arrive:
1. Ruchi will have cleaned her room.
2. She will have completed her homework.
3. She will have brought snacks from the market.
4. She will have cooked food.
5. She will have washed her clothes.
6. She will have ironed her school dress.
7. She will have polished her shoes.
8. She will have made her bag.
Do It Yourself
1. Read these newspaper headlines. Then use the information in these headlines to complete the sentences. One has been done as an example:
(a) BURGLAR ARRESTED
The Kartarnagar police has arrested a burglar involved in the temple burglary.
(b) INDIAN HOCKEY TEAM WINS CHAMPION’S TROPHY
The Indian hockey team has won the Champion’s Trophy in the final match against Pakistan.
(c) TEACHERS AWARDED NATIONAL PRIZES
The President has awarded national prizes to teachers for their outstanding performance.
(d) DENGUE SCARES RESIDENTS
It has been reported that the residents of Mannatpur are scared of the recent outbreak of dengue.
(e) 22 DIE IN CHENNAI FLOODS
It is estimated that at least twenty-two people have died in the Chennai floods in the past 24 hours.
(f) SINO-INDIAN BORDER TALKS NEXT MONTH
The much awaited meeting related to Sino-Indian border talks will be held next month according to a government spokesman.
2. The passage given below has not been edited. There are five errors in it. Underline the errors and write the correct words in the spaces provided:
| Passage with Underlined Errors | Error | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| Scientists in UK have invented a pen that was automatically anticipate the | (a) was | will |
| words that you are gone to write. The | (b) gone | going |
| pen is not only guess the words but | (c) is | will |
| were also indicate spelling errors. The | (d) were | will |
| product is expected to hit the market very soon and are be available at a price of £ 50. | (e) are | will |
3. Given below are responses of various people about what they will have achieved before 2025. Complete these responses by using the future perfect tense:
• Arti: Before 2025, I will have finished (finish) my schooling.
• Nidhi: Before 2025, I will have done (do) M.B.A.
• Swati: Before 2025, I will have got (get) married.
• Aman: Before 2025, I will have got (get) a doctor’s degree.
• Vivek: Before 2025, I will have become (become) the Managing Director of my company.
• Anuradha: Before 2025, I will have opened (open) a fashion store.
• Ashu: Before 2025, I will have bought (buy) a new house.
• Rohit: Before 2025, I will have completed (complete) an advanced computer course.