What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 76 · 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 river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) Fish walked out of the river. (b) The river dried up the next day. (c) Water flooded the low fields.
2. 2.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) He felt hungrier than ever. (c) His tummy felt very full.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The children cheered with joy. (b) The school building went on holiday. (c) The children went to school as usual.
4. 4.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The window glass cracked. (b) The window caught the ball and threw it back. (c) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep.
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The rice plants walked to the market. (b) The fields stayed bare and dusty. (c) The rice fields grew tall and green.
9. 9.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The bell turned into a cat. (b) The children packed their bags to go home. (c) The children began the first lesson of the day.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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) The rain stopped to wait for her. (c) She got wet on the way home.
13. 13.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) He was sleepy the next morning. (c) His comics went to school for him.
14. 14.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
15. 15.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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
16. 16.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
17. 17.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
18. 18.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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle became brand new. (b) The chain became rusty. (c) The bicycle learnt to swim.
20. 20.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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toast popped up warm and brown. (b) The bread came out frozen. (c) The toaster ate the bread.
23. 23.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
24. 24.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
25. 25.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) Big drops of rain began to fall. (b) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (c) The fish in the pond began to sing.
27. 27.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk froze solid. (b) Soon the milk began to boil. (c) The milk turned into tea leaves.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (b) The glass broke into many pieces. (c) The glass turned into a mango.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear. (b) The cat and the mouse sang a song. (c) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard.
34. 34.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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
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 hens wandered out into the yard. (c) The hen house flew away.
36. 36.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby began to cry for milk. (b) The baby read the newspaper. (c) The baby cooked a big dinner.
39. 39.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
40. 40.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids