What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 301 · 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 stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
2. 2.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
4. 4.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
6. 6.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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 stopped the bus. (c) He drove faster through the crossing.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They played well and won the match. (b) They forgot how to play. (c) The ball scored the goals by itself.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The children began the first lesson of the day. (b) The bell turned into a cat. (c) The children packed their bags to go home.
13. 13.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Steam puffed out of the spout. (b) Snow fell out of the spout. (c) The kettle danced around the kitchen.
16. 16.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
17. 17.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 little flames went out. (c) The candles blew back at Zoya.
18. 18.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
19. 19.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes went shopping. (b) The clothes dried quickly. (c) The clothes got wetter and wetter.
21. 21.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
22. 22.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The water climbed back into the jug. (b) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (c) The water spilled over the top.
24. 24.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
25. 25.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 jumped into the fire engine. (c) They went back to sleep.
26. 26.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) The parcel ran away down the road. (b) Mum flew out of the window. (c) Mum opened the door and signed for it.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk froze solid. (b) Soon the milk began to boil. (c) The milk turned into tea leaves.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) It forgot how to open its wings. (b) One day it flew out of the nest. (c) It flew to school with a bag.
31. 31.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite turned into a bird. (b) The kite sank into the ground. (c) The kite rose high into the sky.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) She forgot she had ever heard the song. (b) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (c) She sang it well at the concert.
34. 34.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
35. 35.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
36. 36.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) His tummy felt very full. (b) He felt hungrier than ever. (c) He turned into a laddoo.
38. 38.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
39. 39.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 woke up fresh at five o’clock. (c) He was sleepy the next morning.
40. 40.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.

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