What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 132 · 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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
2. 2.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
3. 3.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to 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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
5. 5.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
7. 7.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) The glass caught the cat. (c) Milk spilled all over the floor.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He spread the grain out to get wet. (b) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (c) He asked the clouds to come back next year.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) Dad picked it up to answer. (b) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (c) Everyone fell fast asleep at once.
10. 10.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
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?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) They jumped into the fire engine. (b) They went back to sleep. (c) The fire engine drove off without wheels.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It barked happily when the family came back. (b) It drove to the office instead. (c) It cooked dinner for the family.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) One day it flew out of the nest. (b) It flew to school with a bag. (c) It forgot how to open its wings.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard. (b) The cat and the mouse sang a song. (c) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear.
21. 21.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
22. 22.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It hid and growled at its owner. (b) It made its owner a cup of tea. (c) It wagged its tail and jumped up.
24. 24.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) 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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
25. 25.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) He turned into a laddoo. (b) He felt hungrier than ever. (c) His tummy felt very full.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They forgot how to play. (b) The ball scored the goals by itself. (c) They played well and won the match.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The traffic light turned green. (a) The traffic light walked away. (b) The cars began to move forward. (c) All the cars stopped and switched off.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) The parcel ran away down the road. (b) Mum flew out of the window. (c) Mum opened the door and signed for it.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes dried quickly. (b) The clothes went shopping. (c) The clothes got wetter and wetter.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass broke into many pieces. (b) The glass turned into a mango. (c) The glass bounced up to the ceiling.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) The snowman went to the beach. (b) The snowman grew bigger. (c) Slowly the snowman melted.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) He caught a fish instead of the ball. (b) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (c) The ball turned into a balloon.
36. 36.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) The cupboard grew leaves. (b) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (c) The seedling grew pale and weak.
38. 38.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever. (b) Her raincoat flew her to the moon. (c) Her raincoat kept her dry.
40. 40.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.

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