What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 330 · 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 teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav’s hand answered for him. (b) Manav raised his hand. (c) Manav hid under his desk.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) She sang it well at the concert. (b) She forgot she had ever heard the song. (c) Her guitar sang the song by itself.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
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 cars began to move forward. (c) The traffic light walked away.
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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It wagged its tail and jumped up. (b) It made its owner a cup of tea. (c) It hid and growled at its owner.
9. 9.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
10. 10.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
11. 11.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 children packed their bags to go home. (c) The bell turned into a cat.
12. 12.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They forgot how to play. (b) They played well and won the match. (c) The ball scored the goals by itself.
14. 14.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
15. 15.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
16. 16.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
17. 17.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 bounced up to the ceiling. (c) The glass broke into many pieces.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It drove to the office instead. (b) It barked happily when the family came back. (c) It cooked dinner for the family.
20. 20.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 plant walked to the tap for a drink. (c) The leaves turned brown and dry.
21. 21.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
22. 22.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) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (c) The cupboard grew leaves.
23. 23.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
24. 24.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) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again. (c) The plant flew out of its pot.
25. 25.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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 jumped back into the bowl. (c) The dosa turned golden and crisp.
28. 28.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
29. 29.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The bread came out frozen. (b) The toaster ate the bread. (c) The toast popped up warm and brown.
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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) The river dried up the next day. (b) Fish walked out of the river. (c) Water flooded the low fields.
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
34. 34.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
35. 35.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
36. 36.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk turned into tea leaves. (b) The milk froze solid. (c) Soon the milk began to boil.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) He felt hungrier than ever. (b) His tummy felt very full. (c) He turned into a laddoo.

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