Nouns (Concrete) - Comprehension Practice

English
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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A comprehension worksheet focusing on concrete nouns within a mystery-themed context for Year 9 students.

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Nouns (Concrete) - Comprehension Practice

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Grade Year 9
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Mystery in the Attic

The attic was filled with old, dusty boxes and a flickering lamp that cast eerie shadows on the worn wooden beams. A mysterious chest, made of dark oak and adorned with rusty iron hinges, sat at the centre. Folding chairs and leather-bound books lay scattered on the creaking floor. Outside the cracked window, the wind howled through the broken panes, adding an unsettling atmosphere to the abandoned house. Suddenly, a faint squeak echoed from the far corner, drawing attention to the strange, silent object resting beneath a tattered cloth.
1.
Identify three concrete nouns from the passage and explain what they are.
[2 marks]
2.
What effect do the concrete nouns have on creating the atmosphere of the scene?
[2 marks]
3.
Which concrete noun in the passage contributes most to the suspense? Why?
[2 marks]
4.
Find the adjective used to describe the light in the attic.
[1 mark]
5.
List two concrete objects that are described as old or damaged.
[2 marks]
6.
How do the concrete nouns help the reader visualise the scene? Write your answer in two or three sentences.
[3 marks]
7.
Create a list of at least four concrete nouns that could be added to this scene to increase the mystery.
[4 marks]
8.
Write a short paragraph describing an object from the passage as if you were the detective investigating the scene. Use at least three concrete nouns.
[10 marks]
9.
Identify a concrete noun from the passage that is used symbolically to represent concealment or secrets. Explain your choice.
[2 marks]
10.
Imagine you are describing the scene to a friend who cannot see it. Write a brief description focusing on the concrete nouns and their sensory qualities.
[10 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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