What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 327 · 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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It cooked dinner for the family. (b) It drove to the office instead. (c) It barked happily when the family came back.
3. 3.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (a) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The car ran out of petrol on the road. (a) The car filled its own tank. (b) The car slowly came to a stop. (c) The car went faster and faster.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The traffic light turned green. (a) All the cars stopped and switched off. (b) The traffic light walked away. (c) The cars began to move forward.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (b) The tree shook Riya back. (c) Apples fell from the mango tree.
7. 7.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
8. 8.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 answered most of the questions correctly. (c) She could not read the questions at all.
9. 9.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 got wetter and wetter. (c) The clothes dried quickly.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (b) The leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant grew taller and greener than ever.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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 wagged its tail and jumped up. (c) It made its owner a cup of tea.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle began to whistle. (b) The candle became shorter and shorter. (c) The candle grew taller and taller.
14. 14.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
15. 15.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
16. 16.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
17. 17.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) She plugged the phone in to charge. (b) The battery filled up by itself. (c) The phone went to sleep in a bed.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) They went back to sleep. (b) They jumped into the fire engine. (c) The fire engine drove off without wheels.
20. 20.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
21. 21.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The window caught the ball and threw it back. (b) The window glass cracked. (c) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep.
23. 23.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (b) Everyone fell fast asleep at once. (c) Dad picked it up to answer.
25. 25.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
26. 26.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
27. 27.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
28. 28.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
29. 29.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
30. 30.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It froze harder and harder. (b) It flew away like a bird. (c) It began to melt and drip.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The fish in the pond began to sing. (b) Big drops of rain began to fall. (c) The sun shone in a clear blue sky.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The dosa jumped back into the bowl. (b) The dosa turned golden and crisp. (c) The batter froze into ice.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He stopped the bus. (b) He drove faster through the crossing. (c) The traffic light got on the bus.
37. 37.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) The snowman went to the beach. (b) The snowman grew bigger. (c) Slowly the snowman melted.
40. 40.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.

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