What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 238 · 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?
   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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
2. 2.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle began to whistle. (b) The candle became shorter and shorter. (c) The candle grew taller and taller.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk froze solid. (b) Soon the milk began to boil. (c) The milk turned into tea leaves.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (b) Snow fell out of the spout. (c) Steam puffed out of the spout.
8. 8.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
9. 9.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (b) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (c) She tripped and stopped to tie it.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The puppy chased after the ball. (b) The ball barked at the puppy. (c) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (b) The seed became a bicycle. (c) A small green shoot came up.
15. 15.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The children began the first lesson of the day. (b) The children packed their bags to go home. (c) The bell turned into a cat.
19. 19.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
22. 22.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It hid and growled at its owner. (b) It wagged its tail and jumped up. (c) It made its owner a cup of tea.
24. 24.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 candles blew back at Zoya. (c) The little flames went out.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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 plant walked to the tap for a drink. (c) The leaves turned brown and dry.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat and the mouse sang a song. (b) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard. (c) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear.
28. 28.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) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (c) Everyone fell fast asleep at once.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The balloon grew bigger and bigger. (b) The thorns blew up the balloon again. (c) The balloon burst with a pop.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) It forgot how to open its wings. (b) It flew to school with a bag. (c) One day it flew out of the nest.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
35. 35.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
36. 36.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
37. 37.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
38. 38.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
39. 39.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
40. 40.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.

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