What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 122 · 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 the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (b) The milk changed into orange juice. (c) The milk turned sour.
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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
5. 5.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They played well and won the match. (b) They forgot how to play. (c) The ball scored the goals by itself.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) His tummy felt very full. (b) He felt hungrier than ever. (c) He turned into a laddoo.
10. 10.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The sky grew dark, and stars came out. (b) The sun rose again at once. (c) The hills went to sleep under a blanket.
12. 12.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) Years later, the road was cool and shady. (b) The road became a hot desert. (c) The trees walked off to a forest.
14. 14.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
15. 15.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
16. 16.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The water spilled over the top. (b) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (c) The water climbed back into the jug.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) She sang it well at the concert. (b) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (c) She forgot she had ever heard the song.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) The tree shook Riya back. (b) Apples fell from the mango tree. (c) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground.
20. 20.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The children packed their bags to go home. (b) The bell turned into a cat. (c) The children began the first lesson of the day.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (b) The seedling grew pale and weak. (c) The cupboard grew leaves.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav hid under his desk. (b) Manav raised his hand. (c) Manav’s hand answered for him.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The car ran out of petrol on the road. (a) The car slowly came to a stop. (b) The car went faster and faster. (c) The car filled its own tank.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) It forgot how to open its wings. (b) It flew to school with a bag. (c) One day it flew out of the nest.
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It drove to the office instead. (b) It cooked dinner for the family. (c) It barked happily when the family came back.
30. 30.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
31. 31.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
33. 33.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
34. 34.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) The ball turned into a balloon. (b) He caught a fish instead of the ball. (c) He stopped the ball with his gloves.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (b) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (c) Her shoelace grew into a long snake.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The balloon burst with a pop. (b) The thorns blew up the balloon again. (c) The balloon grew bigger and bigger.
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They grew into bigger ice cubes. (b) They turned into glass marbles. (c) They melted into a puddle of water.

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