What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 241 · 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 cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) Milk spilled all over the floor. (b) The glass caught the cat. (c) The milk floated up to the ceiling.
2. 2.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
3. 3.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) Her pencil did the test for her. (c) She answered most of the questions correctly.
4. 4.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
5. 5.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 crouched and waited by the cupboard. (c) The cat and the mouse sang a song.
6. 6.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
7. 7.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) The traffic light got on the bus. (b) He stopped the bus. (c) He drove faster through the crossing.
9. 9.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
10. 10.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) The ball turned into a balloon. (b) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (c) He caught a fish instead of the ball.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The fish in the pond began to sing. (b) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (c) Big drops of rain began to fall.
13. 13.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
14. 14.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
15. 15.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 changed into orange juice. (c) The milk turned sour.
16. 16.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
17. 17.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
19. 19.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
20. 20.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite came down as a parrot. (b) The kite tied itself to the string again. (c) The kite drifted away over the rooftops.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) She plugged the phone in to charge. (b) The phone went to sleep in a bed. (c) The battery filled up by itself.
25. 25.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
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 kept her dry. (b) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever. (c) Her raincoat flew her to the moon.
27. 27.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They grew into bigger ice cubes. (b) They melted into a puddle of water. (c) They turned into glass marbles.
29. 29.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 bell turned into a cat. (c) The children packed their bags to go home.
30. 30.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It flew away like a bird. (b) It began to melt and drip. (c) It froze harder and harder.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) They jumped into the fire engine. (b) The fire engine drove off without wheels. (c) They went back to sleep.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) Soon the milk began to boil. (b) The milk turned into tea leaves. (c) The milk froze solid.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) The seedling grew pale and weak. (b) The cupboard grew leaves. (c) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) The parcel ran away down the road. (b) Mum flew out of the window. (c) Mum opened the door and signed for it.
38. 38.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
39. 39.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) One day it flew out of the nest. (c) It flew to school with a bag.
40. 40.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.

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