Realistic Fiction: Inference and Grammar Practice
English
Year 9
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A worksheet focused on inference skills within a realistic fiction context, complemented by grammar analysis exercises suitable for Year 9 students.
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Realistic Fiction: Inference and Grammar Practice
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Grade Year 9
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Reading Passage
Emma had always considered herself an ordinary girl, content with her quiet suburban life. But lately, a restless energy had begun to stir within her, especially during the dull afternoons spent waiting for her younger brother to finish football practice. Today, she sat on the park bench, clutching a worn paperback, her eyes darting at the people passing by. The sky was overcast, casting a muted light over the scene, and a faint chill in the air hinted at the approaching evening. Despite the hum of activity around her, Emma felt detached, as if observing her life from a distance. She wondered if others felt the same unease, the unspoken tension of growing expectations and unfulfilled desires, lurking beneath the seemingly mundane routines of their daily lives.
1.
What can be inferred about Emma's emotional state in the passage?
[2 marks]2.
Which detail suggests that the weather is gloomy?
[2 marks]3.
Identify a phrase that indicates Emma feels somewhat disconnected from her surroundings.
[2 marks]4.
Based on the passage, what might Emma be contemplating about her life?
[2 marks]5.
Identify one literary technique used in the description of the weather and explain its effect.
[3 marks]6.
What inference can be made about Emma's future intentions based on her behaviour in the scene?
[2 marks]7.
Select the best option that describes the tone of the passage.
[1 mark]Aa) cheerful and lively
Bb) tense and anxious
Cc) calm and contemplative
Dd) humorous and playful
8.
In the context of the passage, what does Emma’s 'restless energy' imply?
[2 marks]B
Grammar Exercise: Literary Techniques
a) 'The sky was overcast, casting a muted light over the scene.' (Use of imagery)
b) 'A faint chill in the air hinted at the approaching evening.' (Use of foreshadowing)
c) 'Despite the hum of activity around her, Emma felt detached.' (Use of contrast)
d) 'The worn paperback was a window to her thoughts.' (Use of metaphor)
1.
Identify the technique in the sentence: 'The sky was overcast, casting a muted light over the scene.'
[1 mark]2.
What is the effect of the phrase: 'A faint chill in the air hinted at the approaching evening'?
[2 marks]3.
Explain the contrast used in: 'Despite the hum of activity around her, Emma felt detached.'
[2 marks]4.
Identify the literary device in: 'The worn paperback was a window to her thoughts.'
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing Task
Imagine you are Emma. Write a short story (approximately 200 words) about a moment when you decide to make a change in your life. Use descriptive language and include at least two literary techniques.
1.
Write a narrative about a decision to change your routine. Include descriptive language, and use at least two literary techniques such as metaphor, imagery, or foreshadowing.
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