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1. 1.

   Use the form (will/shall + base form of the verb) to change the following sentences to express the future. You may use the prompts given in the brackets, where required.

   1. Kiren goes to the dentist. (next week)
      Kiren will go to the dentist next week.
   2. The actress plays the role of a pilot. (next film)
   3. My uncle has many rose plants in his garden. (next summer)
   4. I am throwing a tea party for my new friends. (tomorrow afternoon)
   5. We always take care of our pets.
   6. I go for a haircut. (soon)
   7. We wait for them at the station itself.
   8. You become the best dancer in the class. (soon)
2. 2.

   Combine the words in the following three columns to make as many sentences as possible. They should all express future time.

   I		go to the market in the evening.
   She		fly kites this weekend.
   You and I	will	turn three years old next week.
   My brother	shall	complete their homework by evening.
   My friends and I		finish our chores before going out to play.
   Maahi, Ronit and Asif
   My cat

    

   I shall go to the market in the evening.

3. 3.

   Complete these sentences using going to or the present continuous form of the verb given in brackets to express the future.

   1. Vignesh is going to participate (participate) in the singing competition next month.
   2. My hamster _______________ (be) very excited to see its new toys tomorrow.
   3. My parents _______________ (be) in town next week. I _______________ (take) them to the crocodile park.
   4. I _______________ (leave) Chennai on 15th March.
   5. They _______________ (be) upset about the ticket cancellation when they hear about it.
   6. _______________ it _______________ (be) cold in Shimla this winter?
   7. Both teams are well matched. Tonight's game _______________ (be) very competitive.
   8. _______________ you _______________ (go) to the concert this weekend? Sheila _______________ (go) too. You can go with her.
4. 4.

   Complete each pair of questions and answers using the simple present tense. The sentences should still convey future time.

   1. I heard you're moving to Hyderabad. When do you leave?
      I leave for Hyderabad on 25th April.
   2. When does the tennis match end? I think the match _______________ at 7:30 p.m. We can go for dinner after that.
   3. What time _______________ ? The concert begins at 8 p.m. We are running late.
   4. When does the train leave for Patna? The train _______________ at 11:45 a.m.
   5. What time does your sister have her tennis class tomorrow? My sister _______________ at 1 p.m. tomorrow afternoon.
   6. When do your parents reach Delhi? My parents _______________ at 9 in the morning.
   7. What time does the sun rise tomorrow? _______________ at 5.15 a.m. tomorrow. We can catch the sunrise if we wake up early enough.
   8. When _______________ your bus to Hampi _______________ tomorrow? My bus leaves at 4 in the evening.
5. 5.

   Complete the following dialogue between Rihana and Tracy, using the future continuous and the future perfect.

   Rihana: I almost forgot to tell you. I will be moving (move) to Mumbai next month. My mother ________1_______ (get) transferred soon. My parents are enrolling me in a new school in Mumbai. I _______2________ (join) Maryland School in November.

   Tracy: In the middle of the school year! But half the syllabus ________3_______ (be) completed by then. All your classmates ________4_______ (make) friends. How will you be able to cope with being the odd one out?

   Rihana: My parents have already spoken to the principal and teachers at Maryland. Before I start school there, the teachers ________5_______ (speak) to the students about my situation. They ________6_______ also ________7_______ (ask) two of my classmates to help me cope with the academic and social difficulties.

6. 6.

   Complete the following extract from a presentation by a scientist using different forms of future time with the help of the verbs given in brackets.

   Good evening, everyone. Today, I will be talking (talk) about the future of robotics in our country. Technology is ________1_______ (change) much more in the next 50 years than it did in the past 100 years. We will be breaking new ground in robotics and artificial intelligence. By the year 2025, we ________2_______ (learn) the technology used in self-driving cars. My team ________3_______ (continue) work on artificial intelligence and machines that can predict our needs. We ________4_______ (develop) robots with precise movements that can be helpful during critical brain and heart surgeries. By the year 2030, robots ________5_______ (become) a household presence, helping us in our day-to-day lives.

   At the end of my presentation, I _______6________ (play) a video for you, showcasing the latest research work done by our laboratories. After the video presentation, I ________7_______ (take) questions from the audience.