What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 123 · 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 a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) Everyone fell fast asleep at once. (b) Dad picked it up to answer. (c) The phone answered itself in Hindi.
3. 3.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
4. 4.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The hills went to sleep under a blanket. (b) The sky grew dark, and stars came out. (c) The sun rose again at once.
7. 7.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) The traffic light got on the bus. (c) He stopped the bus.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The little flames went out. (b) The candles blew back at Zoya. (c) The flames grew taller and brighter.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) The fire engine drove off without wheels. (b) They jumped into the fire engine. (c) They went back to sleep.
10. 10.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
11. 11.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
12. 12.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 water spilled over the top. (c) The glass grew bigger to hold it.
13. 13.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
16. 16.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
17. 17.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
18. 18.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 began to melt and drip. (c) It froze harder and harder.
19. 19.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
20. 20.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 children began the first lesson of the day. (c) The bell turned into a cat.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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) She stayed dry in the heavy rain. (c) The rain stopped to wait for her.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) The glass caught the cat. (b) Milk spilled all over the floor. (c) The milk floated up to the ceiling.
25. 25.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
26. 26.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) The sink stayed empty and dry. (b) The water ran back into the tap. (c) Water overflowed onto the floor.
28. 28.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass turned into a mango. (b) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (c) The glass broke into many pieces.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The traffic light turned green. (a) The traffic light walked away. (b) All the cars stopped and switched off. (c) The cars began to move forward.
33. 33.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The chain became rusty. (b) The bicycle learnt to swim. (c) The bicycle became brand new.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The bread came out frozen. (b) The toast popped up warm and brown. (c) The toaster ate the bread.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) Fish walked out of the river. (b) The river dried up the next day. (c) Water flooded the low fields.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) He put on his reading glasses. (b) He closed his eyes to read better. (c) The print grew bigger by itself.
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (b) The kite came down as a parrot. (c) The kite tied itself to the string again.

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