What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 201 · 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?
   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.
2. 2.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (b) Snow fell out of the spout. (c) Steam puffed out of the spout.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The traffic light turned green. (a) All the cars stopped and switched off. (b) The traffic light walked away. (c) The cars began to move forward.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (c) The ball turned into a balloon.
7. 7.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (b) The seed became a bicycle. (c) A small green shoot came up.
9. 9.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.
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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
11. 11.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The hills went to sleep under a blanket. (b) The sun rose again at once. (c) The sky grew dark, and stars came out.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They forgot how to play. (b) The ball scored the goals by itself. (c) They played well and won the match.
14. 14.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite sank into the ground. (b) The kite turned into a bird. (c) The kite rose high into the sky.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (b) The kite tied itself to the string again. (c) The kite came down as a parrot.
18. 18.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
19. 19.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
20. 20.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) The plant dried up even more. (c) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again.
21. 21.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) The parcel ran away down the road. (c) Mum opened the door and signed for it.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His cows grew wings. (b) His fields flooded with water. (c) His fields became dry and cracked.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat locked the gate behind it. (b) The goat wandered out into the lane. (c) The goat painted the gate blue.
24. 24.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
25. 25.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) The snowman grew bigger. (c) Slowly the snowman melted.
26. 26.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 melted into a puddle of water. (c) They grew into bigger ice cubes.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) He put on his reading glasses. (b) The print grew bigger by itself. (c) He closed his eyes to read better.
28. 28.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
29. 29.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 jumped back into the cone. (c) The ice cream melted on the road.
30. 30.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 batter froze into ice. (c) The dosa jumped back into the bowl.
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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
32. 32.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 began to cry for milk. (c) The baby read the newspaper.
33. 33.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass turned into a mango. (b) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (c) The glass broke into many pieces.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Ananya tripped and scraped her knee. (a) Her knee began to hurt and bleed a little. (b) Her knee began to glow like a bulb. (c) Her knee grew a flower.
36. 36.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The trees walked off to a forest. (b) Years later, the road was cool and shady. (c) The road became a hot desert.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) They jumped into the fire engine. (b) The fire engine drove off without wheels. (c) They went back to sleep.

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