What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 154 · 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?
   Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The batter froze into ice. (b) The dosa jumped back into the bowl. (c) The dosa turned golden and crisp.
2. 2.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav’s hand answered for him. (b) Manav raised his hand. (c) Manav hid under his desk.
4. 4.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) The snowman went to the beach. (b) The snowman grew bigger. (c) Slowly the snowman melted.
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped 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?
   On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toast popped up warm and brown. (b) The bread came out frozen. (c) The toaster ate the bread.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) He turned into a laddoo. (b) His tummy felt very full. (c) He felt hungrier than ever.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) Fish walked out of the river. (b) The river dried up the next day. (c) Water flooded the low fields.
12. 12.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
13. 13.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) She sang it well at the concert. (b) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (c) She forgot she had ever heard the song.
16. 16.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
17. 17.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
20. 20.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
21. 21.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) Milk spilled all over the floor. (c) The milk floated up to the ceiling.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass broke into many pieces. (b) The glass turned into a mango. (c) The glass bounced up to the ceiling.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat and the mouse sang a song. (b) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear. (c) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard.
24. 24.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
25. 25.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite sank into the ground. (b) The kite rose high into the sky. (c) The kite turned into a bird.
27. 27.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
28. 28.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
29. 29.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 plants walked to the market. (c) The rice fields grew tall and green.
30. 30.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
31. 31.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
32. 32.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
33. 33.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
34. 34.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
35. 35.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 made its owner a cup of tea. (c) It wagged its tail and jumped up.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (b) He spread the grain out to get wet. (c) He asked the clouds to come back next year.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat wandered out into the lane. (b) The goat painted the gate blue. (c) The goat locked the gate behind it.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They turned into glass marbles. (b) They melted into a puddle of water. (c) They grew into bigger ice cubes.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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.

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