What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 101 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Think cause and effect): Read what has happened so far. Ask: what would REALLY happen because of this? Reject choices that are impossible, the opposite, or about other people.

1. 1.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (b) The water climbed back into the jug. (c) The water spilled over the top.
2. 2.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
3. 3.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (b) The tree shook Riya back. (c) Apples fell from the mango tree.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The children planted trees along the road. (a) The trees walked off to a forest. (b) The road became a hot desert. (c) Years later, the road was cool and shady.
8. 8.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The fish in the pond began to sing. (b) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (c) Big drops of rain began to fall.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) She forgot she had ever heard the song. (b) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (c) She sang it well at the concert.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) It flew to school with a bag. (b) It forgot how to open its wings. (c) One day it flew out of the nest.
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (b) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (c) The leaves turned brown and dry.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The window glass cracked. (b) The window caught the ball and threw it back. (c) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Snow fell out of the spout. (b) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (c) Steam puffed out of the spout.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) The seed became a bicycle. (b) A small green shoot came up. (c) An apple fell from the pot the next day.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav’s hand answered for him. (b) Manav raised his hand. (c) Manav hid under his desk.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) The seedling grew pale and weak. (b) The cupboard grew leaves. (c) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The children went to school as usual. (b) The school building went on holiday. (c) The children cheered with joy.
20. 20.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) Slowly the snowman melted. (b) The snowman went to the beach. (c) The snowman grew bigger.
22. 22.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
23. 23.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
24. 24.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk turned sour. (b) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (c) The milk changed into orange juice.
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (a) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby read the newspaper. (b) The baby began to cry for milk. (c) The baby cooked a big dinner.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) She plugged the phone in to charge. (b) The battery filled up by itself. (c) The phone went to sleep in a bed.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It cooked dinner for the family. (b) It barked happily when the family came back. (c) It drove to the office instead.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The ball barked at the puppy. (b) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball. (c) The puppy chased after the ball.
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) She got wet on the way home. (b) The rain stopped to wait for her. (c) She stayed dry in the heavy rain.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (b) He caught a fish instead of the ball. (c) The ball turned into a balloon.
35. 35.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes went shopping. (b) The clothes got wetter and wetter. (c) The clothes dried quickly.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The sun rose again at once. (b) The hills went to sleep under a blanket. (c) The sky grew dark, and stars came out.
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) The ball scored the goals by itself. (b) They played well and won the match. (c) They forgot how to play.

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