What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 236 · 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?
   Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk turned into tea leaves. (b) Soon the milk began to boil. (c) The milk froze solid.
2. 2.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His cows grew wings. (b) His fields flooded with water. (c) His fields became dry and cracked.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The balloon burst with a pop. (b) The thorns blew up the balloon again. (c) The balloon grew bigger and bigger.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The ice cream melted on the road. (b) The ice cream jumped back into the cone. (c) The road ate the ice cream.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) He closed his eyes to read better. (b) The print grew bigger by itself. (c) He put on his reading glasses.
7. 7.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 little flames went out. (c) The flames grew taller and brighter.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass turned into a mango. (b) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (c) The glass broke into many pieces.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It made its owner a cup of tea. (b) It wagged its tail and jumped up. (c) It hid and growled at its owner.
10. 10.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
11. 11.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They played well and won the match. (b) The ball scored the goals by itself. (c) They forgot how to play.
13. 13.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
14. 14.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 spilled over the top. (c) The water climbed back into the jug.
15. 15.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
16. 16.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
19. 19.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
22. 22.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) The battery filled up by itself. (c) She plugged the phone in to charge.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They melted into a puddle of water. (b) They grew into bigger ice cubes. (c) They turned into glass marbles.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The children packed their bags to go home. (b) The bell turned into a cat. (c) The children began the first lesson of the day.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
27. 27.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
28. 28.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (b) The seedling grew pale and weak. (c) The cupboard grew leaves.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (b) The kite tied itself to the string again. (c) The kite came down as a parrot.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) She could not read the questions at all. (b) She answered most of the questions correctly. (c) Her pencil did the test for her.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The traffic light turned green. (a) The traffic light walked away. (b) The cars began to move forward. (c) All the cars stopped and switched off.
37. 37.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) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (c) The ball turned into a balloon.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The road became a hot desert. (b) Years later, the road was cool and shady. (c) The trees walked off to a forest.
40. 40.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.

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