What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 46 · 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?
   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.
2. 2.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) It flew to school with a bag. (c) One day it flew out of the nest.
3. 3.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
4. 4.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
7. 7.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
8. 8.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
9. 9.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 barked happily when the family came back. (c) It drove to the office instead.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The road became a hot desert. (b) The trees walked off to a forest. (c) Years later, the road was cool and shady.
12. 12.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The flames grew taller and brighter. (b) The little flames went out. (c) The candles blew back at Zoya.
14. 14.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) She forgot she had ever heard the song. (b) She sang it well at the concert. (c) Her guitar sang the song by itself.
19. 19.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
23. 23.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.
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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
25. 25.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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep. (b) The window caught the ball and threw it back. (c) The window glass cracked.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
29. 29.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
30. 30.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He asked the clouds to come back next year. (b) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (c) He spread the grain out to get wet.
32. 32.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) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (c) She tripped and stopped to tie it.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) The cupboard grew leaves. (b) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (c) The seedling grew pale and weak.
34. 34.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
35. 35.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
36. 36.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 plants walked to the market. (c) The rice fields grew tall and green.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) Milk spilled all over the floor. (b) The glass caught the cat. (c) The milk floated up to the ceiling.
38. 38.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 melted on the road. (c) The ice cream jumped back into the cone.
39. 39.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
40. 40.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 kept her dry. (c) Her raincoat flew her to the moon.

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