What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 139 · 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 crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (b) Big drops of rain began to fall. (c) The fish in the pond began to sing.
3. 3.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 ball barked at the puppy. (c) The puppy chased after the ball.
4. 4.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 little flames went out. (c) The flames grew taller and brighter.
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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Apples fell from the mango tree. (b) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (c) The tree shook Riya back.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) Her pencil did the test for her. (b) She answered most of the questions correctly. (c) She could not read the questions at all.
8. 8.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby cooked a big dinner. (b) The baby began to cry for milk. (c) The baby read the newspaper.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
13. 13.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
14. 14.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
15. 15.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
17. 17.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
18. 18.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) The milk floated up to the ceiling. (c) Milk spilled all over the floor.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) The battery filled up by itself. (b) She plugged the phone in to charge. (c) The phone went to sleep in a bed.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His fields flooded with water. (b) His fields became dry and cracked. (c) His cows grew wings.
22. 22.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
23. 23.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
24. 24.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
25. 25.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The leaves turned brown and dry. (b) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (c) The plant grew taller and greener than ever.
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 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.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It made its owner a cup of tea. (b) It hid and growled at its owner. (c) It wagged its tail and jumped up.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) He felt hungrier than ever. (b) He turned into a laddoo. (c) His tummy felt very full.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hens locked the gate themselves. (b) The hens wandered out into the yard. (c) The hen house flew away.
33. 33.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 went back to sleep. (c) They jumped into the fire engine.
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 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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
36. 36.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
37. 37.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
38. 38.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.

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