What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 257 · 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 washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes dried quickly. (b) The clothes went shopping. (c) The clothes got wetter and wetter.
2. 2.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
3. 3.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 turned sour. (c) The milk changed into orange juice.
4. 4.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
5. 5.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (b) Dad picked it up to answer. (c) Everyone fell fast asleep at once.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It drove to the office instead. (b) It cooked dinner for the family. (c) It barked happily when the family came back.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) One day it flew out of the nest. (b) It flew to school with a bag. (c) It forgot how to open its wings.
10. 10.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 puppy wrote a letter to the ball. (c) The ball barked at the puppy.
11. 11.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The chain became rusty. (b) The bicycle became brand new. (c) The bicycle learnt to swim.
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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
14. 14.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
15. 15.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) The water ran back into the tap. (c) Water overflowed onto the floor.
16. 16.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
18. 18.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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) The traffic light got on the bus. (c) He stopped the bus.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk froze solid. (b) The milk turned into tea leaves. (c) Soon the milk began to boil.
23. 23.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) His comics went to school for him. (b) He was sleepy the next morning. (c) He woke up fresh at five o’clock.
25. 25.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass broke into many pieces. (b) The glass turned into a mango. (c) The glass bounced up to the ceiling.
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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
28. 28.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.
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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
30. 30.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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 climbed back into the jug. (c) The water spilled over the top.
33. 33.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
34. 34.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) The battery filled up by itself. (b) She plugged the phone in to charge. (c) The phone went to sleep in a bed.
36. 36.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
37. 37.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
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?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It flew away like a bird. (b) It froze harder and harder. (c) It began to melt and drip.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The window glass cracked. (b) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep. (c) The window caught the ball and threw it back.

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