Pronouns - Possessive: Mystery Themed Comprehension Practice

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Grade 6
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A worksheet focusing on possessive pronouns within a mystery-themed context, designed for Grade 6 students to develop comprehension and grammatical skills.

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Pronouns - Possessive: Mystery Themed Comprehension Practice

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Introduction to Possessive Pronouns in Mystery Stories

Detective Morgan examined the clues carefully. His flashlight illuminated a note with handwriting that read, 'The thief left his glove at the scene.' Suddenly, Morgan's partner found a shoeprint near the window. 'This footprint belongs to the suspect's cousin,' she said. As the investigation unfolded, each clue helped reveal the thief's identity and his motive. The detective's keen eye and sharp mind uncovered the mystery that many thought impossible to solve.
1.
Which possessive pronoun in the passage indicates ownership of the glove?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the possessive pronoun used to show ownership of the note.
[2 marks]
3.
What is the role of the possessive pronoun in the phrase 'the suspect's cousin'?
[2 marks]
4.
In the phrase 'Morgan examined his clues,' to whom does 'his' refer?
[2 marks]
5.
Multiple Choice: Which sentence best shows the use of a possessive pronoun?
[1 mark]
Aa) The detective looked at the footprint.
Bb) The thief's shoes were left behind.
Cc) The clue was carefully analyzed.
Dd) The police arrived at the scene.
6.
Explain how the possessive pronoun 'her' could be used to describe the partner's discovery in this story.
[4 marks]
7.
Identify the possessive pronouns in the following sentence: 'The clues belonged to the detective, and his insights were crucial.'
[2 marks]
8.
Create a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) narrating a mystery, using at least three different possessive pronouns correctly.
[5 marks]
9.
Select the sentence that correctly uses a possessive pronoun to show ownership:
[1 mark]
Aa) The clues belonged to the suspect.
Bb) The suspect's alibi was solid.
Cc) The footprints was found in the backyard.
Dd) The detective examined his own evidence.

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Created
1/1/2026
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