Word Detective Worksheet
Special Agent Training Grade 3 • ELA Mission
Word Detective Worksheet
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N
Noun
Person, place, or thing
e.g., detective, park, clue
V
Verb
An action word
e.g., creep, search, solved
A
Adjective
A describing word
e.g., sneaky, golden, dark
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Case File 1: Identify the Underlined Clues
Circle whether the underlined word is a Noun (N), Verb (V), or Adjective (A).
A. The stealthy agent hid behind the wooden door.
N V A
B. Marcus discovered a muddy footprint on the carpet.
N V A
C. Two hungry mice scurried under the creaky floorboards.
N V A
D. Officer Penny examined the shiny key with her lens.
N V A
E. The loud clock chimed twelve times in the tower.
N V A
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Case File 2: The Mystery of the Blue Ribbon
Read the clue report, then sort words into the evidence lockers.
Clue Dispatch #402
"Early this morning, a playful puppy dashed through the garden gate. The energetic pup carried a silk ribbon between his teeth. Mrs. Gable shouted happily when she spotted her prize award near the rosebush."
Nouns (Find 3)
Verbs (Find 3)
Adjectives (Find 3)
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Mission Phase 2: Advanced Case Work
Continue investigating clues and upgrading evidence reports.
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Case File 3: Spot the Imposter!
In each row, three words share a part of speech. One does not belong!
Suspect Lineup A:
flashlight detective whisper notebook
Imposter word:
Why? It's a(n): _________
Suspect Lineup B:
run chase curious escape
Imposter word:
Why? It's a(n): _________
Suspect Lineup C:
mysterious silent bright magnifier
Imposter word:
Why? It's a(n): _________
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Case File 4: Upgrade the Weak Clues
Add an adjective and a strong action verb to power up each clue.
Weak Clue: "The dog went into the house."
Rewrite with one exciting Adjective and one strong Verb:
Weak Clue: "The car was fast down the road."
Rewrite with one exciting Adjective and one strong Verb:
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Case File 5: Your Official Detective Report
Final Mission Check
Write a two-sentence case report about finding a mystery object. In your sentences, label at least one Noun [N], one Verb [V], and one Adjective [A] above the words you chose!
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