What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 22 · 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?
   Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) He was sleepy the next morning. (b) His comics went to school for him. (c) He woke up fresh at five o’clock.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hens locked the gate themselves. (b) The hen house flew away. (c) The hens wandered out into the yard.
4. 4.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 read the newspaper. (c) The baby began to cry for milk.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat painted the gate blue. (b) The goat locked the gate behind it. (c) The goat wandered out into the lane.
9. 9.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
10. 10.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) The parcel ran away down the road. (c) Mum flew out of the window.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (b) Everyone fell fast asleep at once. (c) Dad picked it up to answer.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (b) The milk turned sour. (c) The milk changed into orange juice.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes went shopping. (b) The clothes dried quickly. (c) The clothes got wetter and wetter.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The car ran out of petrol on the road. (a) The car went faster and faster. (b) The car filled its own tank. (c) The car slowly came to a stop.
17. 17.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) Her pencil did the test for her. (b) She answered most of the questions correctly. (c) She could not read the questions at all.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It barked happily when the family came back. (b) It drove to the office instead. (c) It cooked dinner for the family.
22. 22.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The bread came out frozen. (b) The toaster ate the bread. (c) The toast popped up warm and brown.
24. 24.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 flew her to the moon. (c) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) The snowman grew bigger. (b) The snowman went to the beach. (c) Slowly the snowman melted.
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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Apples fell from the mango tree. (b) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (c) The tree shook Riya back.
28. 28.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) Water overflowed onto the floor. (c) The water ran back into the tap.
29. 29.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The rice fields grew tall and green. (b) The rice plants walked to the market. (c) The fields stayed bare and dusty.
31. 31.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) The ball turned into a balloon. (c) He stopped the ball with his gloves.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (b) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (c) Her shoelace grew into a long snake.
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
36. 36.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
37. 37.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
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 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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) The phone went to sleep in a bed. (b) She plugged the phone in to charge. (c) The battery filled up by itself.

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