What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 151 · 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?
   Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) She got wet on the way home. (b) The rain stopped to wait for her. (c) She stayed dry in the heavy rain.
2. 2.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
3. 3.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
4. 4.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
5. 5.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
6. 6.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
7. 7.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
8. 8.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) He was sleepy the next morning. (c) His comics went to school for him.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The fields stayed bare and dusty. (b) The rice fields grew tall and green. (c) The rice plants walked to the market.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat flew her to the moon. (b) Her raincoat kept her dry. (c) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever.
11. 11.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
12. 12.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
15. 15.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The ice cream jumped back into the cone. (b) The road ate the ice cream. (c) The ice cream melted on the road.
17. 17.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
18. 18.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
19. 19.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) The ball scored the goals by itself. (b) They forgot how to play. (c) They played well and won the match.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The trees walked off to a forest. (b) The road became a hot desert. (c) Years later, the road was cool and shady.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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 cows grew wings. (c) His fields became dry and cracked.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) The snowman grew bigger. (b) Slowly the snowman melted. (c) The snowman went to the beach.
25. 25.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 children cheered with joy. (c) The school building went on holiday.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) A small green shoot came up. (b) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (c) The seed became a bicycle.
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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) They jumped into the fire engine. (b) They went back to sleep. (c) The fire engine drove off without wheels.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It froze harder and harder. (b) It flew away like a bird. (c) It began to melt and drip.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite turned into a bird. (b) The kite rose high into the sky. (c) The kite sank into the ground.
40. 40.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.

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