What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 66 · 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?
   One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat wandered out into the lane. (b) The goat locked the gate behind it. (c) The goat painted the gate blue.
3. 3.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 plant grew taller and greener than ever. (c) The leaves turned brown and dry.
4. 4.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (b) The kite tied itself to the string again. (c) The kite came down as a parrot.
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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) Mum opened the door and signed for it. (b) The parcel ran away down the road. (c) Mum flew out of the window.
13. 13.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) The milk floated up to the ceiling. (c) Milk spilled all over the floor.
14. 14.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav hid under his desk. (b) Manav’s hand answered for him. (c) Manav raised his hand.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
18. 18.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
19. 19.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
20. 20.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
21. 21.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) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) The fire engine drove off without wheels. (b) They went back to sleep. (c) They jumped into the fire engine.
24. 24.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) The ball scored the goals by itself. (c) They played well and won the match.
25. 25.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) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (c) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) Slowly the snowman melted. (b) The snowman grew bigger. (c) The snowman went to the beach.
27. 27.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The candles blew back at Zoya. (b) The flames grew taller and brighter. (c) The little flames went out.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant flew out of its pot. (b) The plant dried up even more. (c) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again.
31. 31.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (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 baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) It flew to school with a bag. (b) One day it flew out of the nest. (c) It forgot how to open its wings.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hens locked the gate themselves. (b) The hen house flew away. (c) The hens wandered out into the yard.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The car ran out of petrol on the road. (a) The car slowly came to a stop. (b) The car filled its own tank. (c) The car went faster and faster.
37. 37.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
38. 38.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 hid and growled at its owner. (c) It made its owner a cup of tea.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite rose high into the sky. (b) The kite turned into a bird. (c) The kite sank into the ground.
40. 40.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.

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