What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 15 · 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?
   Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat painted the gate blue. (b) The goat wandered out into the lane. (c) The goat locked the gate behind it.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The fish in the pond began to sing. (b) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (c) Big drops of rain began to fall.
3. 3.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) She could not read the questions at all. (b) She answered most of the questions correctly. (c) Her pencil did the test for her.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The children went to school as usual. (b) The school building went on holiday. (c) The children cheered with joy.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It drove to the office instead. (b) It barked happily when the family came back. (c) It cooked dinner for the family.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant flew out of its pot. (b) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again. (c) The plant dried up even more.
8. 8.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
9. 9.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His fields became dry and cracked. (b) His fields flooded with water. (c) His cows grew wings.
12. 12.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle became brand new. (b) The chain became rusty. (c) The bicycle learnt to swim.
14. 14.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
15. 15.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) The rain stopped to wait for her. (b) She got wet on the way home. (c) She stayed dry in the heavy rain.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) Mum flew out of the window. (b) The parcel ran away down the road. (c) Mum opened the door and signed for it.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The ball barked at the puppy. (b) The puppy chased after the ball. (c) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball.
19. 19.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
23. 23.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
24. 24.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 hen house flew away. (c) The hens wandered out into the yard.
25. 25.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 kept her dry. (c) Her raincoat flew her to the moon.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) He put on his reading glasses. (b) He closed his eyes to read better. (c) The print grew bigger by itself.
27. 27.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.
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?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
30. 30.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The children packed their bags to go home. (b) The children began the first lesson of the day. (c) The bell turned into a cat.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The road became a hot desert. (b) The trees walked off to a forest. (c) Years later, the road was cool and shady.
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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) Soon the milk began to boil. (b) The milk froze solid. (c) The milk turned into tea leaves.
35. 35.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They grew into bigger ice cubes. (b) They turned into glass marbles. (c) They melted into a puddle of water.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) The phone went to sleep in a bed. (b) She plugged the phone in to charge. (c) The battery filled up by itself.
39. 39.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
40. 40.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.

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