What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 326 · 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?
   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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
2. 2.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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 puppy chased after the ball. (c) The ball barked at the puppy.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (b) The fish in the pond began to sing. (c) Big drops of rain began to fall.
6. 6.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
7. 7.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
8. 8.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat and the mouse sang a song. (b) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard. (c) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) The print grew bigger by itself. (b) He put on his reading glasses. (c) He closed his eyes to read better.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) Water flooded the low fields. (b) Fish walked out of the river. (c) The river dried up the next day.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever. (b) Her raincoat flew her to the moon. (c) Her raincoat kept her dry.
15. 15.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
16. 16.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) The sink stayed empty and dry. (b) Water overflowed onto the floor. (c) The water ran back into the tap.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (b) The leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It hid and growled at its owner. (b) It made its owner a cup of tea. (c) It wagged its tail and jumped up.
20. 20.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
21. 21.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 water climbed back into the jug. (c) The glass grew bigger to hold it.
22. 22.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
23. 23.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
24. 24.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
25. 25.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle grew taller and taller. (b) The candle became shorter and shorter. (c) The candle began to whistle.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) The glass caught the cat. (b) Milk spilled all over the floor. (c) The milk floated up to the ceiling.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby cooked a big dinner. (b) The baby read the newspaper. (c) The baby began to cry for milk.
29. 29.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
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?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The sky grew dark, and stars came out. (b) The sun rose again at once. (c) The hills went to sleep under a blanket.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) Her pencil did the test for her. (b) She could not read the questions at all. (c) She answered most of the questions correctly.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He stopped the bus. (b) The traffic light got on the bus. (c) He drove faster through the crossing.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) They jumped into the fire engine. (b) They went back to sleep. (c) The fire engine drove off without wheels.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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.
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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
40. 40.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.

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