What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 198 · 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?
   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.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The water spilled over the top. (b) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (c) The water climbed back into the jug.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) It forgot how to open its wings. (b) It flew to school with a bag. (c) One day it flew out of the nest.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
6. 6.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) The parcel ran away down the road. (b) Mum flew out of the window. (c) Mum opened the door and signed for it.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The bread came out frozen. (b) The toast popped up warm and brown. (c) The toaster ate the bread.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
13. 13.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
14. 14.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His fields became dry and cracked. (b) His fields flooded with water. (c) His cows grew wings.
16. 16.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The window caught the ball and threw it back. (b) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep. (c) The window glass cracked.
19. 19.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) The water ran back into the tap. (b) The sink stayed empty and dry. (c) Water overflowed onto the floor.
21. 21.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite rose high into the sky. (b) The kite sank into the ground. (c) The kite turned into a bird.
23. 23.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
24. 24.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
25. 25.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 hid under his desk. (c) Manav raised his hand.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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 barked happily when the family came back. (c) It cooked dinner for the family.
28. 28.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
29. 29.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) Water flooded the low fields. (c) The river dried up the next day.
30. 30.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
31. 31.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It flew away like a bird. (b) It froze harder and harder. (c) It began to melt and drip.
33. 33.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The road ate the ice cream. (b) The ice cream melted on the road. (c) The ice cream jumped back into the cone.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (b) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (c) Her shoelace grew into a long snake.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) The seed became a bicycle. (b) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (c) A small green shoot came up.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The flames grew taller and brighter. (b) The candles blew back at Zoya. (c) The little flames went out.
40. 40.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.

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