What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 255 · 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?
   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.
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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
3. 3.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The window caught the ball and threw it back. (b) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep. (c) The window glass cracked.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Snow fell out of the spout. (b) Steam puffed out of the spout. (c) The kettle danced around the kitchen.
9. 9.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball. (b) The puppy chased after the ball. (c) The ball barked at the puppy.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
13. 13.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) A small green shoot came up. (b) The seed became a bicycle. (c) An apple fell from the pot the next day.
15. 15.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) Her pencil did the test for her. (b) She could not read the questions at all. (c) She answered most of the questions correctly.
17. 17.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His fields flooded with water. (b) His fields became dry and cracked. (c) His cows grew wings.
19. 19.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 turned sour. (c) The milk became sweeter and fresher.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) The rain stopped to wait for her. (b) She got wet on the way home. (c) She stayed dry in the heavy rain.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) The river dried up the next day. (b) Fish walked out of the river. (c) Water flooded the low fields.
22. 22.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) Big drops of rain began to fall. (b) The fish in the pond began to sing. (c) The sun shone in a clear blue sky.
25. 25.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
26. 26.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
27. 27.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
28. 28.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
29. 29.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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 children began the first lesson of the day. (c) The bell turned into a cat.
32. 32.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle learnt to swim. (b) The bicycle became brand new. (c) The chain became rusty.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The bread came out frozen. (b) The toaster ate the bread. (c) The toast popped up warm and brown.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He stopped the bus. (b) He drove faster through the crossing. (c) The traffic light got on the bus.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (b) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (c) She tripped and stopped to tie it.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
40. 40.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.

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