What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 208 · 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 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.
2. 2.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
3. 3.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
4. 4.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
5. 5.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
6. 6.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
7. 7.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) They went back to sleep. (b) They jumped into the fire engine. (c) The fire engine drove off without wheels.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The sky grew dark, and stars came out. (b) The sun rose again at once. (c) The hills went to sleep under a blanket.
15. 15.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 little flames went out. (c) The candles blew back at Zoya.
16. 16.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The chain became rusty. (b) The bicycle learnt to swim. (c) The bicycle became brand new.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) Mum opened the door and signed for it. (b) Mum flew out of the window. (c) The parcel ran away down the road.
20. 20.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
21. 21.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
22. 22.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) The river dried up the next day. (b) Fish walked out of the river. (c) Water flooded the low fields.
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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (b) The leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
26. 26.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The puppy chased after the ball. (b) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball. (c) The ball barked at the puppy.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) A small green shoot came up. (b) The seed became a bicycle. (c) An apple fell from the pot the next day.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Ananya tripped and scraped her knee. (a) Her knee grew a flower. (b) Her knee began to glow like a bulb. (c) Her knee began to hurt and bleed a little.
34. 34.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
37. 37.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk turned sour. (b) The milk changed into orange juice. (c) The milk became sweeter and fresher.
39. 39.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
40. 40.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.

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