I'll solve this mystery word puzzle step by step.
Let me work through each clue:
Clue 1: The last letter of the mystery word is the same letter that comes at the end of each day of the week.
- Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- They all end with "y"
- So the 5th letter =
Y
Clue 2: The second letter of the mystery word is the second vowel in a word that sounds like pear.
- A word that sounds like "pear" is "pair" or "pare"
- Let's use "pair": p-a-i-r
- The vowels are: a (1st), i (2nd)
- So the 2nd letter =
A
Clue 3: The third letter of the mystery word is the silent letter in a four-letter word that means to chat or speak.
- A four-letter word meaning to chat/speak is "talk"
- In "talk", the 'l' is silent
- So the 3rd letter =
L
Clue 4: The first letter of the mystery word is the first letter in both words that sound like cent.
- Words that sound like "cent": sent, scent
- Both start with 's' and 'c'... wait, let me reconsider
- Actually, "sent" starts with S, "scent" starts with S
- So the 1st letter =
S
Clue 5: The fourth letter of the mystery word matches the third letter.
- The 3rd letter is L
- So the 4th letter =
L
Putting it all together:
1. S
2. A
3. L
4. L
5. Y
The word is:
SALLY
Let me verify this makes sense as a 5-letter word - yes, "Sally" is a common name/word.
Final Answer: SALLY
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade brain teasers worksheet.