Context Clue Scavenger Hunt

ELA 6 - Reading

Name: __________________________

Date: ____________________

Mod: _________

Context Clues Scavenger Hunt Directions: This is a Scavenger Hunt Worksheet. Answer the question below and place each letter of the answer on the answer blanks. The letter that fits in the blank above the arrow, will direct you to your next clue. WORD BANK temporary new professional

sat listened gathered

accidentally deliberately carefully

criticism prove honor

argue fastidious destroyed

watchful heavenly

Context Clue #1: When Harry’s boss went on maternity leave, Harry became the INTERIM department head. He handled employee payroll while she was away. ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____

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Context Clue #2: The heavy rain made it difficult to see. Jill meant to turn right onto King Street, but she INADVERTENTLY turned onto Cedar Street instead. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

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Envelope Letter ____ Envelope Answer: __ __ __ __ __

These are the first two letters of the answer to the riddle at the back of this packet!!

Envelope Letter ____ Envelope Answer: __ __ __ __ __

This is the third letter of the answer to the riddle at the back of this packet!!

Context Clue #3: Stephen received a written REPRIMAND from his supervisor when he showed up late for the third time. If his lateness continues, he will be fired. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Envelope Letter ____ Envelope Answer:

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This is the forth letter of the answer to the riddle at the back of this packet!!

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Context Clue #4:

Envelope Letter ____ Envelope Answer:

From experience Ellen knows that the more she studies, the better she does in school. Her high test scores ATTEST to many hours of hard work. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

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This is the fifth letter of the answer to the riddle at the back of this packet!!

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Context Clue #5:

Envelope Letter ____ Envelope Answer:

At the end of the workday, Dan arranged his papers in piles, dusted his computer and tucked his chair under the desk. He was equally METICULOUS at home. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

__ __ __ __ __ __ This is the sixth & seventh letters of the answer to the riddle at the back of this packet!—use it TWICE!!

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Context Clue #6:

Envelope Letter ____ Envelope Answer:

The beautiful old house was DEMOLISHED to make way for a convenience store. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Open This Envelope Letter

Context Clue #7:

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This is the eighth letter of the answer to the riddle at the back of this packet!! Envelope Letter ____ Envelope Answer: __ __ __

This is the ninth letter of the answer to the riddle at the back of this packet!!

An OBSERVANT person would have noticed that there was a root in the ground and wouldn’t have tripped and fallen on her head. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Open This Envelope Letter

Context Clue #8:

Envelope Letter ____ Envelope Answer:

The heavens opened and the rain came down in giant drops as though some CELESTIAL dam had suddenly burst. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

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This is the LAST letter of the answer to the riddle at the back of this packet!!

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CAN YOU SOLVE THIS RIDDLE??? Using the answers in the envelopes, solve the following riddle: What is the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the beginning of every end and the end of every place?

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Envelope R Did you guess TEMPORARY?? You are correct!!

Now solve this one…. Angel Falls in South Africa are not very high, but their BREADTH is great.

Word Choices: width height

Envelope G Did you guess GATHERED?? You are correct!!

The hill was too arduous for us to climb. We had to walk our bicycles up it.

Word Choices: hard small easy

Envelope T Did you guess ACCIDENTALLY?? You are correct!!

When Sara was sick, her voice was almost inaudible. We could hardly hear anything she was saying. Word Choices: scratchy quiet playful

Envelope S Did you guess CRITICISM? You are correct!!

After the harvest we had an abundant supply of apples. We made apple pie, apple sauce and apple juice because we had so many apples. Word Choices: some lots few

Envelope E Did you guess PROVE? You are correct!!

Paula has so many friends because she is a gregarious person. Word Choices: friendly shy angry

Envelope D Did you guess FASTIDIOUS? You are correct!!

You can trust the salesmen at the store, because they always conduct business in an aboveboard manner. Word Choices: honest funny unkind

Envelope Y Did you guess DESTROYED? You are correct!!

Marnie believed it was her destiny to become a ballerina someday. Word Choices: future promise relish

Envelope W Did you guess WATCHFUL? You are correct!!

The climate was arid—there was not much rain and the atmosphere was dry. Word Choices: dry wet loose

Envelope V Did you guess HEAVENLY You are correct!!

Please don’t ignore me—heed my warnings and stay away from strangers.. Word Choices: play obey be still