Worksheet: Commands and Mystery Stories
English
Grade 7
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on command sentences within the context of mystery stories, including creative writing tasks.
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Worksheet: Commands and Mystery Stories
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Understanding Commands in Mystery Stories
Detective Sarah tiptoed through the quiet house, her flashlight casting shadows on the walls. Suddenly, she whispered, 'Check the back door.' Her voice was firm yet cautious. The suspect might still be inside. As she moved silently, she prompted her team, 'Secure the perimeter.' Her commands kept everyone alert and focused on uncovering the truth.
1.
Identify three command sentences from the passage. Write them below.
[3 marks]2.
What is the purpose of using command sentences in this mystery story?
[2 marks]B
Creating Command Sentences
Write your own command sentences suitable for a mystery story. Use the prompts below to guide your writing.
1.
Write three command sentences that a detective might say during an investigation.
[10 marks]C
Analyzing Command Techniques
Read the following command sentence from a mystery novel and answer the questions.
1.
What type of sentence is this? Explain your answer.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one technique used to make this command effective.
[2 marks]D
Creative Writing: Mystery Commands
Create a short scene involving a mystery. Incorporate at least three command sentences to direct the characters. Focus on building suspense.
1.
Write a paragraph that uses commands to advance your mystery story. Include at least three commands.
[15 marks]E
Multiple Choice: Command Sentences
Select the option that best describes the command sentence in the question.
1.
What is the function of this sentence?
[1 mark]Aa) To describe a scene
Bb) To ask a question
Cc) To give an instruction
Dd) To express a feeling
F
Identifying Commands in a Narrative
Read the short mystery story excerpt below and underline all command sentences.
1.
List all the command sentences found in the excerpt.
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