What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 25 · 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 farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (b) He spread the grain out to get wet. (c) He asked the clouds to come back next year.
2. 2.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
3. 3.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) He was sleepy the next morning. (b) His comics went to school for him. (c) He woke up fresh at five o’clock.
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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
6. 6.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 began to whistle. (c) The candle grew taller and taller.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
9. 9.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 batter froze into ice. (c) The dosa jumped back into the bowl.
10. 10.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
11. 11.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
12. 12.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) Water flooded the low fields. (b) Fish walked out of the river. (c) The river dried up the next day.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The water climbed back into the jug. (b) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (c) The water spilled over the top.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The bell turned into a cat. (b) The children began the first lesson of the day. (c) The children packed their bags to go home.
16. 16.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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) The tree shook Riya back. (c) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The leaves turned brown and dry. (b) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (c) The plant grew taller and greener than ever.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat flew her to the moon. (b) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever. (c) Her raincoat kept her dry.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The children went to school as usual. (b) The children cheered with joy. (c) The school building went on holiday.
23. 23.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
28. 28.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
29. 29.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
30. 30.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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 and the mouse sang a song. (c) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear.
33. 33.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
34. 34.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (b) The glass broke into many pieces. (c) The glass turned into a mango.
36. 36.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
37. 37.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) 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.
38. 38.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 caught a fish instead of the ball. (c) He stopped the ball with his gloves.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) She answered most of the questions correctly. (b) Her pencil did the test for her. (c) She could not read the questions at all.
40. 40.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) She plugged the phone in to charge. (c) The battery filled up by itself.

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