What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 74 · 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?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The rice fields grew tall and green. (b) The fields stayed bare and dusty. (c) The rice plants walked to the market.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) The parcel ran away down the road. (b) Mum flew out of the window. (c) Mum opened the door and signed for it.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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 leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
7. 7.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 became sweeter and fresher. (c) The milk turned sour.
8. 8.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) The battery filled up by itself. (b) The phone went to sleep in a bed. (c) She plugged the phone in to charge.
10. 10.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 began to whistle. (c) The candle became shorter and shorter.
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 this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) He closed his eyes to read better. (b) He put on his reading glasses. (c) The print grew bigger by itself.
13. 13.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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
14. 14.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
15. 15.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) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (c) A small green shoot came up.
16. 16.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) He turned into a laddoo. (c) His tummy felt very full.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The sun rose again at once. (b) The hills went to sleep under a blanket. (c) The sky grew dark, and stars came out.
19. 19.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
20. 20.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 ball barked at the puppy. (c) The puppy chased after the ball.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) She answered most of the questions correctly. (b) Her pencil did the test for her. (c) She could not read the questions at all.
22. 22.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The bread came out frozen. (b) The toast popped up warm and brown. (c) The toaster ate the bread.
24. 24.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
25. 25.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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The chain became rusty. (b) The bicycle became brand new. (c) The bicycle learnt to swim.
28. 28.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite came down as a parrot. (b) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (c) The kite tied itself to the string again.
30. 30.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
31. 31.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 little flames went out. (c) The flames grew taller and brighter.
32. 32.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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 rose high into the sky. (c) The kite turned into a bird.
35. 35.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 broke into many pieces. (c) The glass bounced up to the ceiling.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His fields flooded with water. (b) His fields became dry and cracked. (c) His cows grew wings.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hen house flew away. (b) The hens locked the gate themselves. (c) The hens wandered out into the yard.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes got wetter and wetter. (b) The clothes dried quickly. (c) The clothes went shopping.
39. 39.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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
40. 40.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.

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