What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 135 · 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 festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
2. 2.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They turned into glass marbles. (b) They grew into bigger ice cubes. (c) They melted into a puddle of water.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hens wandered out into the yard. (b) The hen house flew away. (c) The hens locked the gate themselves.
5. 5.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
6. 6.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 phone went to sleep in a bed. (c) The battery filled up by itself.
7. 7.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The candles blew back at Zoya. (b) The flames grew taller and brighter. (c) The little flames went out.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball. (b) The puppy chased after the ball. (c) The ball barked at the puppy.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) They went back to sleep. (b) They jumped into the fire engine. (c) The fire engine drove off without wheels.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The school building went on holiday. (b) The children cheered with joy. (c) The children went to school as usual.
13. 13.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
14. 14.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
15. 15.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) The water ran back into the tap. (b) Water overflowed onto the floor. (c) The sink stayed empty and dry.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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 wagged its tail and jumped up. (c) It made its owner a cup of tea.
19. 19.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The dosa turned golden and crisp. (b) The batter froze into ice. (c) The dosa jumped back into the bowl.
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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Steam puffed out of the spout. (b) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (c) Snow fell out of the spout.
23. 23.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
24. 24.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He asked the clouds to come back next year. (b) He spread the grain out to get wet. (c) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet.
26. 26.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
27. 27.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
28. 28.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 forgot how to open its wings. (c) It flew to school with a bag.
29. 29.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 trees walked off to a forest. (c) The road became a hot desert.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It cooked dinner for the family. (b) It drove to the office instead. (c) It barked happily when the family came back.
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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
33. 33.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
34. 34.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
35. 35.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’s hand answered for him. (c) Manav raised his hand.
36. 36.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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 broke into many pieces. (c) The glass bounced up to the ceiling.
40. 40.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.

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