What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 130 · 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?
   One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (b) She sang it well at the concert. (c) She forgot she had ever heard the song.
3. 3.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
4. 4.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
5. 5.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 leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
6. 6.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
7. 7.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) The milk floated up to the ceiling. (b) Milk spilled all over the floor. (c) The glass caught the cat.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes got wetter and wetter. (b) The clothes dried quickly. (c) The clothes went shopping.
12. 12.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The little flames went out. (b) The flames grew taller and brighter. (c) The candles blew back at Zoya.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The balloon grew bigger and bigger. (b) The balloon burst with a pop. (c) The thorns blew up the balloon again.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Ananya tripped and scraped her knee. (a) Her knee began to hurt and bleed a little. (b) Her knee began to glow like a bulb. (c) Her knee grew a flower.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The ice cream jumped back into the cone. (b) The road ate the ice cream. (c) The ice cream melted on the road.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite tied itself to the string again. (b) The kite came down as a parrot. (c) The kite drifted away over the rooftops.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
22. 22.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
23. 23.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Snow fell out of the spout. (b) Steam puffed out of the spout. (c) The kettle danced around the kitchen.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They melted into a puddle of water. (b) They grew into bigger ice cubes. (c) They turned into glass marbles.
28. 28.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
31. 31.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
32. 32.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The car ran out of petrol on the road. (a) The car filled its own tank. (b) The car slowly came to a stop. (c) The car went faster and faster.
34. 34.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
35. 35.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) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (c) The cupboard grew leaves.
36. 36.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
37. 37.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
38. 38.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
39. 39.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
40. 40.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.

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