What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 263 · 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?
   Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
2. 2.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
3. 3.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant dried up even more. (b) The plant flew out of its pot. (c) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again.
5. 5.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
6. 6.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
7. 7.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) Water flooded the low fields. (b) The river dried up the next day. (c) Fish walked out of the river.
9. 9.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
10. 10.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
11. 11.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
12. 12.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes got wetter and wetter. (b) The clothes dried quickly. (c) The clothes went shopping.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) Slowly the snowman melted. (b) The snowman grew bigger. (c) The snowman went to the beach.
15. 15.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 cows grew wings. (c) His fields became dry and cracked.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) He turned into a laddoo. (b) He felt hungrier than ever. (c) His tummy felt very full.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat locked the gate behind it. (b) The goat painted the gate blue. (c) The goat wandered out into the lane.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) The water ran back into the tap. (b) Water overflowed onto the floor. (c) The sink stayed empty and dry.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
22. 22.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
23. 23.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
24. 24.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
26. 26.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 barked happily when the family came back. (c) It cooked dinner for the family.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Snow fell out of the spout. (b) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (c) Steam puffed out of the spout.
29. 29.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They forgot how to play. (b) The ball scored the goals by itself. (c) They played well and won the match.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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) The parcel ran away down the road. (c) Mum flew out of the window.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He spread the grain out to get wet. (b) He asked the clouds to come back next year. (c) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The sun rose again at once. (b) The hills went to sleep under a blanket. (c) The sky grew dark, and stars came out.
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
37. 37.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
38. 38.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
39. 39.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) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (c) The seed became a bicycle.
40. 40.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.

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