What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 307 · 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?
   Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The batter froze into ice. (b) The dosa turned golden and crisp. (c) The dosa jumped back into the bowl.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat painted the gate blue. (b) The goat locked the gate behind it. (c) The goat wandered out into the lane.
4. 4.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) His tummy felt very full. (c) He felt hungrier than ever.
5. 5.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
6. 6.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toast popped up warm and brown. (b) The bread came out frozen. (c) The toaster ate the bread.
8. 8.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
9. 9.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The water spilled over the top. (b) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (c) The water climbed back into the jug.
11. 11.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
12. 12.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 went shopping. (c) The clothes dried quickly.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It began to melt and drip. (b) It froze harder and harder. (c) It flew away like a bird.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
18. 18.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 grew into bigger ice cubes. (c) They melted into a puddle of water.
19. 19.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 drifted away over the rooftops. (c) The kite came down as a parrot.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His fields became dry and cracked. (b) His fields flooded with water. (c) His cows grew wings.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The fields stayed bare and dusty. (b) The rice fields grew tall and green. (c) The rice plants walked to the market.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite rose high into the sky. (b) The kite turned into a bird. (c) The kite sank into the ground.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The road ate the ice cream. (b) The ice cream jumped back into the cone. (c) The ice cream melted on the road.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The school building went on holiday. (b) The children cheered with joy. (c) The children went to school as usual.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
30. 30.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
31. 31.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The car ran out of petrol on the road. (a) The car slowly came to a stop. (b) The car filled its own tank. (c) The car went faster and faster.
33. 33.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (b) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (c) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow.
35. 35.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
36. 36.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
37. 37.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) The ball scored the goals by itself. (c) They forgot how to play.
38. 38.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
39. 39.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
40. 40.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.

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