Possessives in Modern Fiction

English
Grade 6
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A comprehension practice worksheet focused on possessive determiners within the context of modern fiction, encouraging students to analyze and apply possessive forms.

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Possessives in Modern Fiction

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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding Possessives in Fiction

In the novel, Sarah's determination was evident in her every move. She clutched her brother's gift tightly, knowing it was her last connection to home. The city’s streets whispered tales of its inhabitants, each story marked by someone’s unique journey. As the librarian's whispers echoed through the library, the characters' secrets seemed to linger in the air, waiting to be uncovered.
1.
Identify all the possessive determiners in the passage.
[3 marks]
2.
What does the possessive 'Sarah’s' tell you about her?
[2 marks]
3.
Which possessive determiner indicates ownership of an object?
[1 mark]
Aa) her
Bb) city’s
Cc) Sarah’s
Dd) characters'
4.
Explain how the possessive 'city’s' contributes to the imagery in the passage.
[4 marks]
5.
Identify the possessive determiner in the phrase 'the library's whispers'.
[2 marks]
6.
What is the difference between 'her' and 'her brother’s' in terms of possession?
[2 marks]
7.
Choose the correct possessive determiner to complete the sentence: 'The characters' secrets were kept by ______.'
[1 mark]
Aa) her
Bb) the characters'
Cc) librarian's
Dd) city’s
8.
In your own words, describe why possessive determiners are important in storytelling.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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