What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 140 · 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 this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The traffic light turned green. (a) The cars began to move forward. (b) The traffic light walked away. (c) All the cars stopped and switched off.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav raised his hand. (b) Manav’s hand answered for him. (c) Manav hid under his desk.
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 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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (b) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (c) She tripped and stopped to tie it.
8. 8.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
9. 9.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
10. 10.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 changed into orange juice. (c) The milk became sweeter and fresher.
11. 11.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 tied itself to the string again. (c) The kite came down as a parrot.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk turned into tea leaves. (b) Soon the milk began to boil. (c) The milk froze solid.
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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
17. 17.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
18. 18.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 got wetter and wetter. (c) The clothes went shopping.
19. 19.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
20. 20.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) The fish in the pond began to sing. (c) Big drops of rain began to fall.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again. (b) The plant flew out of its pot. (c) The plant dried up even more.
22. 22.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
23. 23.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
24. 24.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 cooked a big dinner. (c) The baby began to cry for milk.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
27. 27.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) The river dried up the next day. (b) Water flooded the low fields. (c) Fish walked out of the river.
29. 29.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
32. 32.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
33. 33.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
34. 34.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The rice fields grew tall and green. (b) The fields stayed bare and dusty. (c) The rice plants walked to the market.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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.

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