What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 189 · 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?
   Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (b) She sang it well at the concert. (c) She forgot she had ever heard the song.
2. 2.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat painted the gate blue. (b) The goat wandered out into the lane. (c) The goat locked the gate behind it.
7. 7.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
8. 8.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 read the newspaper. (c) The baby began to cry for milk.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
13. 13.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
16. 16.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
17. 17.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
18. 18.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
19. 19.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat kept her dry. (b) Her raincoat flew her to the moon. (c) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever.
21. 21.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It barked happily when the family came back. (b) It cooked dinner for the family. (c) It drove to the office instead.
23. 23.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes dried quickly. (b) The clothes went shopping. (c) The clothes got wetter and wetter.
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The water climbed back into the jug. (b) The water spilled over the top. (c) The glass grew bigger to hold it.
27. 27.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
28. 28.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
29. 29.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) Apples fell from the mango tree. (c) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The traffic light turned green. (a) All the cars stopped and switched off. (b) The cars began to move forward. (c) The traffic light walked away.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (b) The cupboard grew leaves. (c) The seedling grew pale and weak.
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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The bell turned into a cat. (b) The children began the first lesson of the day. (c) The children packed their bags to go home.
34. 34.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 dosa jumped back into the bowl. (c) The batter froze into ice.
35. 35.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
36. 36.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
37. 37.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
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 grew into bigger ice cubes. (c) They melted into a puddle of water.
39. 39.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The fish in the pond began to sing. (b) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (c) Big drops of rain began to fall.

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