What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 98 · 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 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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
2. 2.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) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
3. 3.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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) She got wet on the way home. (b) She stayed dry in the heavy rain. (c) The rain stopped to wait for her.
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) His comics went to school for him. (b) He woke up fresh at five o’clock. (c) He was sleepy the next morning.
6. 6.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
7. 7.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes went shopping. (b) The clothes got wetter and wetter. (c) The clothes dried quickly.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They played well and won the match. (b) They forgot how to play. (c) The ball scored the goals by itself.
10. 10.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) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
11. 11.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It barked happily when the family came back. (b) It cooked dinner for the family. (c) It drove to the office instead.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Snow fell out of the spout. (b) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (c) Steam puffed out of the spout.
14. 14.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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
15. 15.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
16. 16.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
17. 17.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
20. 20.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) Big drops of rain began to fall. (c) The fish in the pond began to sing.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant dried up even more. (b) The plant flew out of its pot. (c) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again.
22. 22.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
23. 23.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They grew into bigger ice cubes. (b) They turned into glass marbles. (c) They melted into a puddle of water.
25. 25.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 cows grew wings. (c) His fields became dry and cracked.
26. 26.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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 became shorter and shorter. (c) The candle began to whistle.
29. 29.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) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The leaves turned brown and dry. (b) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass broke into many pieces. (b) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (c) The glass turned into a mango.
32. 32.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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) The ball turned into a balloon. (b) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (c) He caught a fish instead of the ball.
34. 34.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) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (b) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (c) Her shoelace grew into a long snake.
37. 37.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) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (b) The water climbed back into the jug. (c) The water spilled over the top.
39. 39.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
40. 40.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.

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