What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 93 · 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) Water flooded the low fields. (b) The river dried up the next day. (c) Fish walked out of the river.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (b) She forgot she had ever heard the song. (c) She sang it well at the concert.
3. 3.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
4. 4.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
6. 6.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
8. 8.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) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
9. 9.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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
10. 10.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
11. 11.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) Dad picked it up to answer. (c) Everyone fell fast asleep at once.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
14. 14.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
15. 15.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
16. 16.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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 leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant grew taller and greener than ever.
20. 20.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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) Milk spilled all over the floor. (c) The milk floated up to the ceiling.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) Mum flew out of the window. (b) The parcel ran away down the road. (c) Mum opened the door and signed for it.
24. 24.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 wandered out into the yard. (c) The hens locked the gate themselves.
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
26. 26.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) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
27. 27.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The window caught the ball and threw it back. (b) The window glass cracked. (c) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The dosa jumped back into the bowl. (b) The dosa turned golden and crisp. (c) The batter froze into ice.
37. 37.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
38. 38.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle began to whistle. (b) The candle grew taller and taller. (c) The candle became shorter and shorter.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Apples fell from the mango tree. (b) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (c) The tree shook Riya back.

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