What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 2 · 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?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
2. 2.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
3. 3.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 hid under his desk. (c) Manav’s hand answered for him.
4. 4.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
8. 8.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (b) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (c) The leaves turned brown and dry.
10. 10.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) He felt hungrier than ever. (b) He turned into a laddoo. (c) His tummy felt very full.
12. 12.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
14. 14.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
15. 15.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) The cupboard grew leaves. (b) The seedling grew pale and weak. (c) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle grew taller and taller. (b) The candle began to whistle. (c) The candle became shorter and shorter.
18. 18.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
19. 19.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite turned into a bird. (b) The kite sank into the ground. (c) The kite rose high into the sky.
21. 21.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
22. 22.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) One day it flew out of the nest. (b) It forgot how to open its wings. (c) It flew to school with a bag.
24. 24.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Steam puffed out of the spout. (b) Snow fell out of the spout. (c) The kettle danced around the kitchen.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) He closed his eyes to read better. (b) The print grew bigger by itself. (c) He put on his reading glasses.
27. 27.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 and the mouse sang a song. (c) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear.
28. 28.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
29. 29.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) The ball scored the goals by itself. (b) They forgot how to play. (c) They played well and won the match.
33. 33.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 turned into glass marbles. (c) They melted into a puddle of water.
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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
35. 35.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
36. 36.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The ball barked at the puppy. (b) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball. (c) The puppy chased after the ball.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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 caught the ball and threw it back. (c) The window glass cracked.
40. 40.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) Water overflowed onto the floor. (c) The sink stayed empty and dry.

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