What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 204 · 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?
   Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant dried up even more. (b) The plant flew out of its pot. (c) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again.
2. 2.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) His tummy felt very full. (b) He turned into a laddoo. (c) He felt hungrier than ever.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The leaves turned brown and dry. (b) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle became shorter and shorter. (b) The candle grew taller and taller. (c) The candle began to whistle.
7. 7.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
8. 8.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
9. 9.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
11. 11.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
12. 12.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
13. 13.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 and the mouse sang a song. (c) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (b) The glass broke into many pieces. (c) The glass turned into a mango.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) The sink stayed empty and dry. (b) The water ran back into the tap. (c) Water overflowed onto the floor.
16. 16.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The children went to school as usual. (b) The school building went on holiday. (c) The children cheered with joy.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) The battery filled up by itself. (b) The phone went to sleep in a bed. (c) She plugged the phone in to charge.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) His comics went to school for him. (b) He woke up fresh at five o’clock. (c) He was sleepy the next morning.
20. 20.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
21. 21.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav hid under his desk. (b) Manav’s hand answered for him. (c) Manav raised his hand.
23. 23.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
24. 24.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
25. 25.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) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (c) The seedling grew pale and weak.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) Everyone fell fast asleep at once. (b) Dad picked it up to answer. (c) The phone answered itself in Hindi.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (b) The water climbed back into the jug. (c) The water spilled over the top.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) Slowly the snowman melted. (b) The snowman grew bigger. (c) The snowman went to the beach.
29. 29.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
30. 30.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The rice plants walked to the market. (b) The fields stayed bare and dusty. (c) The rice fields grew tall and green.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The sun rose again at once. (b) The hills went to sleep under a blanket. (c) The sky grew dark, and stars came out.
34. 34.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball. (b) The puppy chased after the ball. (c) The ball barked at the puppy.
36. 36.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
37. 37.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite came down as a parrot. (b) The kite tied itself to the string again. (c) The kite drifted away over the rooftops.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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 painted the gate blue. (c) The goat locked the gate behind it.

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