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Clues About What Happens Next is a free printable Grade 3 English worksheet on finding the sentence that hints at what is about to happen, aligned to Common Core standard RL.3.1. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Clues About What Happens Next

RL.3.1

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Read each one, then circle the right answer.

1.Read: "Grandpa's car made a loud clunk at every bump. They set off for the lake. The kids played a counting game." Which sentence hints that the car might break down?
  • A.The kids played a counting game.
  • B.Grandpa's car made a loud clunk at every bump.
  • C.They set off for the lake.
2.Read: "The ice on the pond was thin and gray. Jo laced up her skates. Her brother waved from the bench." Which sentence hints that the ice might crack?
  • A.The ice on the pond was thin and gray.
  • B.Her brother waved from the bench.
  • C.Jo laced up her skates.
3.Read: "The puppy sniffed at the open gate. Lila was busy with her homework. The street outside was quiet." Which sentence hints that the puppy might run off?
  • A.The puppy sniffed at the open gate.
  • B.Lila was busy with her homework.
  • C.The street outside was quiet.
4.Read: "The goat kept chewing the rope that tied it to the post. Farmer Bell went into the barn. The hens clucked in the yard." Which sentence hints that the goat might get loose?
  • A.The goat kept chewing the rope that tied it to the post.
  • B.The hens clucked in the yard.
  • C.Farmer Bell went into the barn.
5.Read: "A small boat sailed out of the bay. The radio said a storm would arrive by noon. The sailors sang as they worked." Which sentence hints that the boat may be in danger?
  • A.The radio said a storm would arrive by noon.
  • B.A small boat sailed out of the bay.
  • C.The sailors sang as they worked.
6.Read: "The class play was on Friday. Kai practiced his lines every night for a week. His sister liked to make popcorn." Which sentence hints that Kai will do well in the play?
  • A.His sister liked to make popcorn.
  • B.Kai practiced his lines every night for a week.
  • C.The class play was on Friday.
7.Read: "Ben packed his lunch and his library book. He forgot to zip his backpack. He ran for the bus." Which sentence hints that Ben might lose something?
  • A.Ben packed his lunch and his library book.
  • B.He forgot to zip his backpack.
  • C.He ran for the bus.
8.Read: "Owen's shoelace was untied. He ran down the hall to class. The bell had not rung yet." Which sentence hints that Owen might trip?
  • A.The bell had not rung yet.
  • B.He ran down the hall to class.
  • C.Owen's shoelace was untied.

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Answer key — Clues About What Happens Next

Set 17. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Grandpa's car made a loud clunk at every bump.
  2. 2.The ice on the pond was thin and gray.
  3. 3.The puppy sniffed at the open gate.
  4. 4.The goat kept chewing the rope that tied it to the post.
  5. 5.The radio said a storm would arrive by noon.
  6. 6.Kai practiced his lines every night for a week.
  7. 7.He forgot to zip his backpack.
  8. 8.Owen's shoelace was untied.

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RL.3.1 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.