Mystery & Suspense - Plot Prediction and Grammar Exercises
English
Grade 7
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A worksheet combining reading comprehension with grammar exercises focused on mystery and suspense stories, aimed at Grade 7 students.
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Mystery & Suspense - Plot Prediction and Grammar Exercises
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Grade Grade 7
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Mystery & Suspense Passage
The rain battered the windows of the old manor as Eleanor tiptoed through the dimly lit corridor. Shadows danced on the walls, flickering with each crack of thunder. She clutched a small, worn diary she had found hidden behind a loose brick in the fireplace. Its pages were filled with cryptic notes and sketches, hinting at secrets buried beneath the house’s crumbling foundation. Suddenly, a faint noise echoed from the basement—a soft scraping, almost inaudible over the storm. Eleanor’s heart pounded as she hesitated, torn between curiosity and fear. As she moved closer to the staircase, a chilling realization dawned: someone was already waiting below, perhaps someone who knew she had the diary—and perhaps more.
1.
Based on the passage, what do you think Eleanor might discover in the basement?
[2 marks]2.
Identify and explain one example of suspense created in the passage.
[3 marks]3.
What might the cryptic notes in the diary suggest about the story’s mystery?
[2 marks]4.
Predict what will happen next in the story. Use evidence from the passage.
[5 marks]5.
Identify one literary technique used in the passage and explain its effect.
[3 marks]6.
Create a suspenseful sentence to continue the story, including a vivid description and a hint of danger.
[5 marks]7.
Which words in the passage help build a tense atmosphere? List three and explain their effect.
[3 marks]8.
Identify the main character's emotional state and support your answer with evidence from the passage.
[3 marks]9.
Using context clues, what can you infer about the house’s history?
[2 marks]10.
Describe a different ending to the story if Eleanor decides not to go into the basement.
[5 marks]B
Grammar Exercise: Analyzing Techniques in Suspense Writing
Read the excerpt below and identify the literary device used. Then, explain how it enhances suspense.
1.
Identify the literary device used in the excerpt.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the use of imagery or foreshadowing contributes to the suspense.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Write a short suspense story (about 200-300 words). Use descriptive language to build tension and surprise your reader. Make sure to include a plot twist at the end.
1.
Check all the elements you should include in your story:
[1 mark]Aa) A mysterious setting
Bb) Suspenseful events
Cc) A plot twist
Dd) Clear resolution
Ee) Vivid descriptions
Ff) All of the above
2.
Outline your story in 3-4 sentences before writing the full version.
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