What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 329 · 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?
   The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk changed into orange juice. (b) The milk turned sour. (c) The milk became sweeter and fresher.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (b) He asked the clouds to come back next year. (c) He spread the grain out to get wet.
3. 3.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It made its owner a cup of tea. (b) It wagged its tail and jumped up. (c) It hid and growled at its owner.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) She stayed dry in the heavy rain. (b) She got wet on the way home. (c) The rain stopped to wait for her.
6. 6.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
7. 7.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hens wandered out into the yard. (b) The hen house flew away. (c) The hens locked the gate themselves.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The ball barked at the puppy. (b) The puppy chased after the ball. (c) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball.
10. 10.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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
11. 11.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The ice cream jumped back into the cone. (b) The ice cream melted on the road. (c) The road ate the ice cream.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) The milk floated up to the ceiling. (b) Milk spilled all over the floor. (c) The glass caught the cat.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The balloon grew bigger and bigger. (b) The thorns blew up the balloon again. (c) The balloon burst with a pop.
15. 15.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Apples fell from the mango tree. (b) The tree shook Riya back. (c) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) The seed became a bicycle. (b) A small green shoot came up. (c) An apple fell from the pot the next day.
18. 18.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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
19. 19.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 went to school as usual. (c) The children cheered with joy.
20. 20.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
21. 21.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) Mum flew out of the window. (b) The parcel ran away down the road. (c) Mum opened the door and signed for it.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
25. 25.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle learnt to swim. (b) The bicycle became brand new. (c) The chain became rusty.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard. (b) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear. (c) The cat and the mouse sang a song.
29. 29.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (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 traffic light turned green. (a) The cars began to move forward. (b) All the cars stopped and switched off. (c) The traffic light walked away.
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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
32. 32.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
33. 33.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
34. 34.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) Big drops of rain began to fall. (c) The fish in the pond began to sing.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) The snowman grew bigger. (b) The snowman went to the beach. (c) Slowly the snowman melted.
36. 36.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
37. 37.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) He woke up fresh at five o’clock. (b) His comics went to school for him. (c) He was sleepy the next morning.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) The seedling grew pale and weak. (b) The cupboard grew leaves. (c) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight.

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