What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 112 · 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?
   Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toast popped up warm and brown. (b) The toaster ate the bread. (c) The bread came out frozen.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The car ran out of petrol on the road. (a) The car went faster and faster. (b) The car slowly came to a stop. (c) The car filled its own tank.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (b) Steam puffed out of the spout. (c) Snow fell out of the spout.
4. 4.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant dried up even more. (b) The plant flew out of its pot. (c) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again.
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
7. 7.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
8. 8.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 sky grew dark, and stars came out. (c) The hills went to sleep under a blanket.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Apples fell from the mango tree. (b) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (c) The tree shook Riya back.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) She stayed dry in the heavy rain. (b) She got wet on the way home. (c) The rain stopped to wait for her.
11. 11.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
14. 14.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
15. 15.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
16. 16.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The children cheered with joy. (b) The children went to school as usual. (c) The school building went on holiday.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (b) The glass turned into a mango. (c) The glass broke into many pieces.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle became shorter and shorter. (b) The candle began to whistle. (c) The candle grew taller and taller.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) Her pencil did the test for her. (b) She answered most of the questions correctly. (c) She could not read the questions at all.
21. 21.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
22. 22.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
23. 23.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The leaves turned brown and dry. (b) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (c) The plant grew taller and greener than ever.
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The children began the first lesson of the day. (b) The children packed their bags to go home. (c) The bell turned into a cat.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite came down as a parrot. (b) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (c) The kite tied itself to the string again.
28. 28.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
29. 29.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) The river dried up the next day. (b) Water flooded the low fields. (c) Fish walked out of the river.
31. 31.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 dried quickly. (c) The clothes got wetter and wetter.
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) He woke up fresh at five o’clock. (b) His comics went to school for him. (c) He was sleepy the next morning.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The water climbed back into the jug. (b) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (c) The water spilled over the top.
35. 35.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It flew away like a bird. (b) It froze harder and harder. (c) It began to melt and drip.
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He drove faster through the crossing. (b) He stopped the bus. (c) The traffic light got on the bus.

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