What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 150 · 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 tap was left running in the sink. (a) The sink stayed empty and dry. (b) The water ran back into the tap. (c) Water overflowed onto the floor.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) She answered most of the questions correctly. (b) Her pencil did the test for her. (c) She could not read the questions at all.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) The tree shook Riya back. (b) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (c) Apples fell from the mango tree.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (b) The leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant grew taller and greener than ever.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) He was sleepy the next morning. (b) His comics went to school for him. (c) He woke up fresh at five o’clock.
9. 9.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 cooked dinner for the family. (c) It barked happily when the family came back.
10. 10.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
11. 11.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
12. 12.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) 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.
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) His tummy felt very full. (b) He turned into a laddoo. (c) He felt hungrier than ever.
15. 15.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 bounced up to the ceiling. (c) The glass broke into many pieces.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) She stayed dry in the heavy rain. (b) She got wet on the way home. (c) The rain stopped to wait for her.
17. 17.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 dried up even more. (c) The plant flew out of its pot.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The ice cream melted on the road. (b) The ice cream jumped back into the cone. (c) The road ate the ice cream.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Steam puffed out of the spout. (b) Snow fell out of the spout. (c) The kettle danced around the kitchen.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The road became a hot desert. (b) Years later, the road was cool and shady. (c) The trees walked off to a forest.
21. 21.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
24. 24.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
25. 25.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The dosa jumped back into the bowl. (b) The dosa turned golden and crisp. (c) The batter froze into ice.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk changed into orange juice. (b) The milk turned sour. (c) The milk became sweeter and fresher.
32. 32.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
33. 33.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) The seedling grew pale and weak. (c) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The thorns blew up the balloon again. (b) The balloon grew bigger and bigger. (c) The balloon burst with a pop.
35. 35.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
36. 36.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
37. 37.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) The phone went to sleep in a bed. (c) She plugged the phone in to charge.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep. (b) The window glass cracked. (c) The window caught the ball and threw it back.
40. 40.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.

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