What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 273 · 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?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
4. 4.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The ice cream jumped back into the cone. (b) The road ate the ice cream. (c) The ice cream melted on the road.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant flew out of its pot. (b) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again. (c) The plant dried up even more.
7. 7.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.
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) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (c) Steam puffed out of the spout.
9. 9.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (b) The kite came down as a parrot. (c) The kite tied itself to the string again.
12. 12.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The dosa jumped back into the bowl. (b) The dosa turned golden and crisp. (c) The batter froze into ice.
15. 15.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
17. 17.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The balloon grew bigger and bigger. (b) The thorns blew up the balloon again. (c) The balloon burst with a pop.
19. 19.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
20. 20.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It made its owner a cup of tea. (b) It wagged its tail and jumped up. (c) It hid and growled at its owner.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) He felt hungrier than ever. (b) His tummy felt very full. (c) He turned into a laddoo.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The traffic light turned green. (a) All the cars stopped and switched off. (b) The cars began to move forward. (c) The traffic light walked away.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) Years later, the road was cool and shady. (b) The trees walked off to a forest. (c) The road became a hot desert.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby began to cry for milk. (b) The baby read the newspaper. (c) The baby cooked a big dinner.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They turned into glass marbles. (b) They melted into a puddle of water. (c) They grew into bigger ice cubes.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hen house flew away. (b) The hens wandered out into the yard. (c) The hens locked the gate themselves.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle became brand new. (b) The bicycle learnt to swim. (c) The chain became rusty.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle began to whistle. (b) The candle grew taller and taller. (c) The candle became shorter and shorter.
37. 37.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
39. 39.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.

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