Problem Overview:
The task involves identifying the correct mailbox for each clue provided. The clues are related to specific categories (e.g., a doctor, two sisters, etc.), and the mailboxes contain names or titles that match these categories. The goal is to match the clues with the appropriate mailboxes.
Solution:
#### Step 1: Analyze the Mailboxes
The mailboxes contain the following names/titles:
1.
Jack North
2.
Gail and Bex Lewis
3.
Lana Hooper
4.
Mr. and Mrs. Green
5.
Dr. Luiz
6.
Music Magic
7.
Pet Care
8.
Beauty on Broad Street
#### Step 2: Match Each Clue to the Correct Mailbox
1.
A letter for a doctor
- The mailbox labeled
Dr. Luiz indicates a doctor.
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Answer: Dr. Luiz
2.
A letter for two sisters
- The mailbox labeled
Gail and Bex Lewis suggests two individuals with the same last name, likely sisters.
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Answer: Gail and Bex Lewis
3.
A letter for a beauty shop
- The mailbox labeled
Beauty on Broad Street clearly indicates a beauty shop.
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Answer: Beauty on Broad Street
4.
A letter for a husband and wife
- The mailbox labeled
Mr. and Mrs. Green refers to a married couple.
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Answer: Mr. and Mrs. Green
5.
A letter for a pet store
- The mailbox labeled
Pet Care suggests a pet-related business.
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Answer: Pet Care
6.
A letter for a woman
- The mailbox labeled
Lana Hooper is a single name, and since no gender is explicitly stated in other mailboxes, this can be assumed to refer to a woman.
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Answer: Lana Hooper
#### Final Answers:
1. Dr. Luiz
2. Gail and Bex Lewis
3. Beauty on Broad Street
4. Mr. and Mrs. Green
5. Pet Care
6. Lana Hooper
Explanation:
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Proper Nouns: These are capitalized names of specific people, places, or things. For example, "Dr. Luiz" is a proper noun referring to a specific doctor.
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Clue Matching: Each clue corresponds to a specific type of person or place, and the mailboxes provide the names or titles that fit those categories.
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Logical Reasoning: By analyzing the context and content of each mailbox, we can deduce which one matches each clue.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Dr. Luiz} \\
2. & \text{Gail and Bex Lewis} \\
3. & \text{Beauty on Broad Street} \\
4. & \text{Mr. and Mrs. Green} \\
5. & \text{Pet Care} \\
6. & \text{Lana Hooper} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of common and proper noun worksheet 2nd grade.
