What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 232 · 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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
2. 2.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toaster ate the bread. (b) The toast popped up warm and brown. (c) The bread came out frozen.
4. 4.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) They went back to sleep. (b) The fire engine drove off without wheels. (c) They jumped into the fire engine.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The traffic light turned green. (a) The traffic light walked away. (b) All the cars stopped and switched off. (c) The cars began to move forward.
7. 7.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 flew her to the moon. (c) Her raincoat kept her dry.
8. 8.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) A small green shoot came up. (c) An apple fell from the pot the next day.
9. 9.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
10. 10.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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
11. 11.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 became sweeter and fresher. (c) The milk changed into orange juice.
12. 12.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
13. 13.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
14. 14.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
15. 15.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
16. 16.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 fields stayed bare and dusty. (c) The rice plants walked to the market.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) The glass caught the cat. (b) Milk spilled all over the floor. (c) The milk floated up to the ceiling.
18. 18.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
19. 19.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) Water overflowed onto the floor. (b) The sink stayed empty and dry. (c) The water ran back into the tap.
21. 21.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
22. 22.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite sank into the ground. (b) The kite turned into a bird. (c) The kite rose high into the sky.
24. 24.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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 hills went to sleep under a blanket. (c) The sun rose again at once.
27. 27.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
28. 28.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
29. 29.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
30. 30.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His fields became dry and cracked. (b) His fields flooded with water. (c) His cows grew wings.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He drove faster through the crossing. (b) He stopped the bus. (c) The traffic light got on the bus.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) He turned into a laddoo. (b) His tummy felt very full. (c) He felt hungrier than ever.
36. 36.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
37. 37.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (b) He asked the clouds to come back next year. (c) He spread the grain out to get wet.

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