What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 79 · 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?
   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.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The dosa turned golden and crisp. (b) The dosa jumped back into the bowl. (c) The batter froze into ice.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It flew away like a bird. (b) It began to melt and drip. (c) It froze harder and harder.
4. 4.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
5. 5.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) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
6. 6.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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
7. 7.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
8. 8.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (b) The milk changed into orange juice. (c) The milk turned sour.
10. 10.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The fish in the pond began to sing. (b) Big drops of rain began to fall. (c) The sun shone in a clear blue sky.
12. 12.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) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle became shorter and shorter. (b) The candle began to whistle. (c) The candle grew taller and taller.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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 glass cracked. (c) The window caught the ball and threw it back.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) The snowman grew bigger. (b) Slowly the snowman melted. (c) The snowman went to the beach.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) Water overflowed onto the floor. (b) The water ran back into the tap. (c) The sink stayed empty and dry.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle learnt to swim. (b) The chain became rusty. (c) The bicycle became brand new.
22. 22.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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The sky grew dark, and stars came out. (b) The hills went to sleep under a blanket. (c) The sun rose again at once.
24. 24.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
25. 25.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 turned into a mango. (c) The glass broke into many pieces.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) One day it flew out of the nest. (b) It forgot how to open its wings. (c) It flew to school with a bag.
27. 27.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
28. 28.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
31. 31.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) His tummy felt very full. (b) He felt hungrier than ever. (c) He turned into a laddoo.
33. 33.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
34. 34.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They turned into glass marbles. (b) They grew into bigger ice cubes. (c) They melted into a puddle of water.
38. 38.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 bell turned into a cat. (c) The children packed their bags to go home.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The puppy chased after the ball. (b) The ball barked at the puppy. (c) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Snow fell out of the spout. (b) Steam puffed out of the spout. (c) The kettle danced around the kitchen.

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