What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 283 · 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?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
2. 2.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (b) She sang it well at the concert. (c) She forgot she had ever heard the song.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) The traffic light got on the bus. (b) He drove faster through the crossing. (c) He stopped the bus.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toaster ate the bread. (b) The toast popped up warm and brown. (c) The bread came out frozen.
6. 6.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
7. 7.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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) They played well and won the match. (c) The ball scored the goals by itself.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) She stayed dry in the heavy rain. (b) The rain stopped to wait for her. (c) She got wet on the way home.
11. 11.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
12. 12.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They grew into bigger ice cubes. (b) They melted into a puddle of water. (c) They turned into glass marbles.
15. 15.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby read the newspaper. (b) The baby cooked a big dinner. (c) The baby began to cry for milk.
18. 18.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
19. 19.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
20. 20.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
21. 21.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.
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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
23. 23.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 grew taller and greener than ever. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
24. 24.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (c) Her shoelace grew into a long snake.
27. 27.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
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) Steam puffed out of the spout. (c) The kettle danced around the kitchen.
29. 29.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
33. 33.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
34. 34.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
35. 35.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) He closed his eyes to read better. (b) The print grew bigger by itself. (c) He put on his reading glasses.
37. 37.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass turned into a mango. (b) The glass broke into many pieces. (c) The glass bounced up to the ceiling.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The traffic light turned green. (a) The traffic light walked away. (b) The cars began to move forward. (c) All the cars stopped and switched off.
40. 40.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (a) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.

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