What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 170 · 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 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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
2. 2.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
3. 3.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav raised his hand. (b) Manav’s hand answered for him. (c) Manav hid under his desk.
5. 5.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
6. 6.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
7. 7.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
8. 8.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 locked the gate behind it. (c) The goat painted the gate blue.
9. 9.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 turned golden and crisp. (c) The dosa jumped back into the bowl.
10. 10.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
11. 11.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) Slowly the snowman melted. (c) The snowman grew bigger.
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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
13. 13.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (b) The fish in the pond began to sing. (c) Big drops of rain began to fall.
15. 15.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby began to cry for milk. (b) The baby cooked a big dinner. (c) The baby read the newspaper.
17. 17.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (b) He caught a fish instead of the ball. (c) The ball turned into a balloon.
19. 19.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (b) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (c) She tripped and stopped to tie it.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear. (b) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard. (c) The cat and the mouse sang a song.
22. 22.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
23. 23.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The traffic light turned green. (a) The cars began to move forward. (b) The traffic light walked away. (c) All the cars stopped and switched off.
25. 25.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes got wetter and wetter. (b) The clothes went shopping. (c) The clothes dried quickly.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) The milk floated up to the ceiling. (b) The glass caught the cat. (c) Milk spilled all over the floor.
28. 28.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
29. 29.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toaster ate the bread. (b) The toast popped up warm and brown. (c) The bread came out frozen.
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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They played well and won the match. (b) They forgot how to play. (c) The ball scored the goals by itself.
37. 37.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.
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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The children began the first lesson of the day. (b) The children packed their bags to go home. (c) The bell turned into a cat.
40. 40.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.

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