What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 215 · 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?
   In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
2. 2.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat kept her dry. (b) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever. (c) Her raincoat flew her to the moon.
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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
5. 5.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
7. 7.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) She plugged the phone in to charge. (b) The battery filled up by itself. (c) The phone went to sleep in a bed.
9. 9.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk changed into orange juice. (b) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (c) The milk turned sour.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (b) Steam puffed out of the spout. (c) Snow fell out of the spout.
12. 12.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 ball barked at the puppy. (c) The puppy chased after the ball.
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
14. 14.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
15. 15.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
16. 16.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 felt hungrier than ever. (c) He turned into a laddoo.
17. 17.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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 ran away from the mouse in fear. (c) The cat and the mouse sang a song.
20. 20.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
21. 21.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It began to melt and drip. (b) It froze harder and harder. (c) It flew away like a bird.
23. 23.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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
24. 24.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
25. 25.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
29. 29.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
30. 30.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
31. 31.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 raised his hand. (c) Manav hid under his desk.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (b) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (c) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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 water climbed back into the jug. (c) The glass grew bigger to hold it.
35. 35.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
36. 36.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 began to whistle. (c) The candle grew taller and taller.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite tied itself to the string again. (b) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (c) The kite came down as a parrot.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.

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