Grade 4 Reading Worksheet - Prediction - What probably happened next

Oct 12, 2026

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Grade 4 reading comprehension worksheet focused on making predictions using textual clues. Students read short paragraphs and choose what will likely happen next from multiple-choice options, then support answers by referencing details from the text. Includes four scenario questions about Alex warming up and starting a race, Lila noticing her puppy while doing homework, Sara’s lunch preparation, and Ryder’s snow day turning warmer. Provides example accepted responses and evidence-based explanations for two paragraph prompts.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Prediction

Read and predict what happens next

Multiple-choice questions (1-4)

Example answers using text evidence

Prediction Grade 4 Reading Worksheet Making a prediction means using clues from the text to guess what will happen next. Read each paragraph, and select what you predict will happen next. 1. Alex jumped up and down to warm up his legs. Then he took his place behind the starting line and got in position.“I can do it!” he thought to himself. He focused on the track ahead of him.“Ready, set, go!” the announcer said. What probably happened next? a. Alex started running. b. Alex started climbing. c. Alex sat down. d. Alex started singing. 2. Lila was doing her homework when she noticed that her puppy, Nugget, was making some noise. She walked into the hallway to see what was happening. There was Nugget, whining at the door with his leash in his mouth!“You’re a smart little guy,” Lila said as she smiled. What probably happened next? a. Lila kept doing her homework. b. Lila fed Nugget. c. Lila took Nugget outside. d. Lila brushed Nugget’s fur. 3. Sara’s dad is making lunch for Sara to bring to school. He opens the fridge and grabs a loaf of bread, slices of turkey, some cheese and the mustard. He also grabsa napkin and a small plastic bag. What probably happened next? a. Sara’s dad cooked some soup! b. Sara’s dad made pancakes. c. Sara’s dad made her a sandwich. d. Sara’s dad gave her lunch money. 4. Yesterday was a snow day at Ryder’s house. He played outside with his brothers all day! They went sledding and built a huge snowman in the front yard. When Ryder woke up for school today, he noticed that it was a lot warmer out. The sun was also shining brightly. What probably happened next? a. It began snowing. b. The snowman started to melt. c. Ryder had another snow day. d. Ryder went ice skating. Read each paragraph. Predict what will happen next and use details from the text to explain your thinking. | Liam loves to paint and wants to be an artist when he grows up. This afternoon, he is painting an underwater scene. He’s using bright colors for the water and all the tropical fish. He is concentrating on painting the blue ocean when his dad sneezes loudly in the other room!
What probably happened next? Use text evidence! | | | --- | --- | | | | | Olivia was running late. The school bus was coming soon, and she wasn’t outside yet! She grabbed her backpack and jammed her books, homework and lunch inside it. She was rushing, so she forgot to zip it closed. She put on her shoes and flung her backpack over her shoulder and then ran out the door.
What probably happened next? Use text evidence! | | | --- | --- | | | | Answers 1. a. Alex started running. 2. c. Lila took Nugget outside. 3. c. Sara’s dad made her a sandwich. 4. b. The snowman started to melt. Read each paragraph. Predict what will happen next and use details from the text to explain your thinking. First paragraph: Accept any reasonable response such as: Liam jumped and smeared his blue paint. Also accept any reasonable explanation that includes text evidence such as: Liam was concentrating so hard that his dad scared him. Second paragraph: Accept any reasonable response such as: Olivia's things fell out of her backpack. Also accept any reasonable explanation that includes text evidence such as: Olivia was rushing and forgot to close her backpack.

FAQs

What does “making a prediction” mean in this worksheet?

It means using clues from the text to guess what will happen next.

How do students answer each question?

They read each paragraph, select the option that best predicts what happens next, and use details from the text to explain their thinking.

What evidence is expected in the short-answer explanations?

Explanations should reference specific details from the paragraph, such as what the character was doing and what signs appear in the scene.

Oct 12, 2026

Uploaded by Kurz