What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 29 · 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?
   Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (b) The seed became a bicycle. (c) A small green shoot came up.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat flew her to the moon. (b) Her raincoat kept her dry. (c) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever.
3. 3.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
4. 4.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
5. 5.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
8. 8.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
14. 14.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
15. 15.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.
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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite sank into the ground. (b) The kite turned into a bird. (c) The kite rose high into the sky.
19. 19.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) Fish walked out of the river. (b) Water flooded the low fields. (c) The river dried up the next day.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He asked the clouds to come back next year. (b) He spread the grain out to get wet. (c) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet.
22. 22.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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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 ball barked at the puppy. (c) The puppy chased after the ball.
26. 26.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite tied itself to the string again. (b) The kite came down as a parrot. (c) The kite drifted away over the rooftops.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The trees walked off to a forest. (b) Years later, the road was cool and shady. (c) The road became a hot desert.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Steam puffed out of the spout. (b) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (c) Snow fell out of the spout.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) The fire engine drove off without wheels. (b) They went back to sleep. (c) They jumped into the fire engine.
33. 33.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 sun shone in a clear blue sky. (c) The fish in the pond began to sing.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) Water overflowed onto the floor. (b) The sink stayed empty and dry. (c) The water ran back into the tap.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The little flames went out. (b) The candles blew back at Zoya. (c) The flames grew taller and brighter.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk turned into tea leaves. (b) The milk froze solid. (c) Soon the milk began to boil.
38. 38.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.
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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
40. 40.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.

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