What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 158 · 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 wandered out into the lane. (b) The goat painted the gate blue. (c) The goat locked the gate behind it.
2. 2.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 became sweeter and fresher. (c) The milk turned sour.
3. 3.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
4. 4.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) His comics went to school for him. (c) He was sleepy the next morning.
5. 5.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 ran away from the mouse in fear. (c) The cat and the mouse sang a song.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes went shopping. (b) The clothes got wetter and wetter. (c) The clothes dried quickly.
7. 7.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
8. 8.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 bicycle learnt to swim. (c) The chain became rusty.
9. 9.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
10. 10.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
11. 11.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 asked the clouds to come back next year. (c) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The little flames went out. (b) The flames grew taller and brighter. (c) The candles blew back at Zoya.
13. 13.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 batter froze into ice. (c) The dosa turned golden and crisp.
14. 14.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) The rain stopped to wait for her. (c) She got wet on the way home.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant dried up even more. (b) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again. (c) The plant flew out of its pot.
17. 17.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) The tree shook Riya back. (c) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He stopped the bus. (b) He drove faster through the crossing. (c) The traffic light got on the bus.
20. 20.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
21. 21.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
22. 22.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
23. 23.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
24. 24.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) Mum opened the door and signed for it. (c) The parcel ran away down the road.
25. 25.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
26. 26.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The car ran out of petrol on the road. (a) The car slowly came to a stop. (b) The car went faster and faster. (c) The car filled its own tank.
28. 28.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) She could not read the questions at all. (c) Her pencil did the test for her.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The puppy chased after the ball. (b) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball. (c) The ball barked at the puppy.
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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
31. 31.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) He caught a fish instead of the ball. (b) The ball turned into a balloon. (c) He stopped the ball with his gloves.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
35. 35.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 melted into a puddle of water. (c) They turned into glass marbles.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle began to whistle. (b) The candle grew taller and taller. (c) The candle became shorter and shorter.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (b) The leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite tied itself to the string again. (b) The kite came down as a parrot. (c) The kite drifted away over the rooftops.

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