Mystery & Suspense: Plot Prediction
English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet designed to enhance Grade 6 students' skills in predicting plot developments within mystery and suspense narratives through exam-style questions.
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Mystery & Suspense: Plot Prediction
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Grade Grade 6
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Mystery in the Moonlight
The fog had settled thickly over the quiet town of Ravenswood, muffling the distant sounds of footsteps and distant carriages. Detective Marlowe adjusted his fedora as he examined the scene near the abandoned mill. An eerie silence hung in the air, broken only by the faint drip of water from a leaking pipe. As he shone his flashlight across the cracked stone walls, he noticed a small, peculiar symbol etched into the brick—a symbol that seemed oddly out of place in the otherwise deserted area. Just then, a shadow slipped behind a pile of crates, disappearing before Marlowe could turn. His heart pounded with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion, knowing that this clue might be the key to unraveling the mystery of the missing artifact. Outside, the wind howled softly, as if whispering secrets from the dark. Marlowe's eyes fixed on the symbol once more, wondering what secrets it might reveal about the thief lurking in the night.
1.
Based on the description, what do you think Detective Marlowe will investigate next?
[2 marks]2.
What atmospheric elements in the passage create a sense of suspense?
[2 marks]3.
Identify one literary technique used to evoke mystery in the passage.
Aa) Humor
Bb) Foreboding description
Cc) Exaggeration
Dd) Dialogue
4.
Predict what might happen next in the story.
[3 marks]5.
What specific detail in the scene suggests that something important is about to happen?
[2 marks]6.
Identify one technique the author uses to build suspense in the passage.
Aa) Use of detailed description
Bb) Fast-paced dialogue
Cc) Humorous tone
Dd) Historical facts
7.
Describe what effect the fog has on the atmosphere of the scene.
[2 marks]8.
Imagine you are Detective Marlowe. Write a brief paragraph predicting your next move based on the clues described.
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