What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 227 · 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 cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep. (b) The window caught the ball and threw it back. (c) The window glass cracked.
2. 2.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
3. 3.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
4. 4.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
5. 5.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
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) The ball turned into a balloon. (c) He stopped the ball with his gloves.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
9. 9.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
10. 10.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 grew into bigger ice cubes. (c) They melted into a puddle of water.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It cooked dinner for the family. (b) It barked happily when the family came back. (c) It drove to the office instead.
13. 13.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
14. 14.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
15. 15.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
16. 16.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) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again. (c) The plant flew out of its pot.
17. 17.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
18. 18.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
19. 19.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) Slowly the snowman melted. (c) The snowman grew bigger.
20. 20.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
21. 21.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
24. 24.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The traffic light turned green. (a) All the cars stopped and switched off. (b) The cars began to move forward. (c) The traffic light walked away.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever. (b) Her raincoat kept her dry. (c) Her raincoat flew her to the moon.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) The water ran back into the tap. (b) The sink stayed empty and dry. (c) Water overflowed onto the floor.
28. 28.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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) Dad picked it up to answer. (b) Everyone fell fast asleep at once. (c) The phone answered itself in Hindi.
30. 30.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The candles blew back at Zoya. (b) The flames grew taller and brighter. (c) The little flames went out.
34. 34.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
37. 37.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
38. 38.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) She stayed dry in the heavy rain. (b) The rain stopped to wait for her. (c) She got wet on the way home.
40. 40.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.

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