A Presentation of a selection of Puzzles, Brain Teasers and Thinking Problems to exercise both the mind and the Right and Left Brain. To help keep the mind and brain fit and healthy. Good for both the young and old alike.
Answers are given for all the puzzles and problems.
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What are Rebus Puzzles?
They are essentially little pictures, often made with
letters and words, which cryptically represent a word,
phrase, or saying. Below are two examples:
The Answer is
âFAT CHANCEâ
( âFat lettersâ ! )
The Answer is
âSIDE SHOWâ
( The word âSHOWâ is at the side! )
Go to Next Slide to start solving Rebus Puzzles
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Rebus Puzzles Set A
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
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Rebus Puzzles Set A
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
Answers
Trip Round The
World
No One To Blame Tuna Fish
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Rebus Puzzles Set B
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
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Rebus Puzzles Set B
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
Answers
A Walk in The
Park
Search High and
Low
Back to Square One
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â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles
For each of the â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles, deduce the word that has
a connection or bearing with all the pics.
An Example ( A 6-Letter Word)
POWDER
Now try the following : â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles # 1 - # 3 ( Make 3 guesses
for each before looking at the answers.) ( 6-Letter Words )
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
after
writing
down
all
your
9
guesses
# 1 # 2 # 3
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â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles
For each of the â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles, deduce the word that has
a connection or bearing with all the pics.
An Example ( A 6-Letter Word)
POWDER
Now try the following : â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles # 1 - # 3 ( Make 3 guesses
for each before looking at the answers.) ( 6-Letter Words )
Answers
#1 Murder #2 Socket #3 Divine
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â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles 7-Letter Words
For each of the â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
after
writing
down
all
your
12
guesses
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â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles 7-Letter Words
For each of the â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
Answers
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
Pollute
Stretch
Stories
Glamour
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â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles 8-Letter Words
For each of the â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
after
writing
down
all
your
12
guesses
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â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles 8-Letter Words
For each of the â4 Pics 1 Wordâ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
Answers
Proposal
Language
Security
Campaign
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Lateral Thinking Q 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
Clue
Heaven
A woman died and because she led a moral
life, she went to Heaven. She saw thousands
of other people there. They were all naked
and all of them looked like they did when
they were in their twenties.
The woman looked around to find any
familiar people. She saw a couple and she
knew immediately that they were Adam
and Eve. How did she know?
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Lateral Thinking Q 1
Answer
Clue
Heaven
A woman died and because she led a moral
life, she went to Heaven. She saw thousands
of other people there. They were all naked
and all of them looked like they did when
they were in their twenties.
The woman looked around to find any
familiar people. She saw a couple and she
knew immediately that they were Adam
and Eve. How did she know?
The couple had no navels!
(Adam and Eve were created by
God ⌠not born from a motherâs
womb!)
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See Next Slide for the Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue
Poisoned at a Party
Joseph went early to a party and drank some
of the iced-cold punch. He then left early.
The other guests who came to the party also
drank the punch and subsequently died
of poisoning. Why didnât Joseph die?
Joseph drank as much punch as the victims
who drank it later and died. The poison had
been in the punch bowl all the time.
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Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue
Poisoned at a Party
Joseph went early to a party and drank some
of the iced-cold punch. He then left early.
The other guests who came to the party also
drank the punch and subsequently died
of poisoning. Why didnât Joseph die?
Joseph drank as much punch as the victims
who drank it later and died. The poison had
been in the punch bowl all the time.
The poison in the punch came from the ice
cubes. When Joseph drank the punch, the
ice was fully frozen. Gradually the ice melted
and poisoned the punch, killing those who
drank later.
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Lateral Thinking Q 3
Clue
See Next Slide
for the Answer
Traffic Laws
A bus driver was heading down a street in Colorado. He went right
past a stop sign without stopping; he turned left where there was
a "no left turn" sign, and he went the wrong way on a one-way
street. Then he went on the left side of the road past a cop car.
Still - he didn't break any traffic laws.
Why not?
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Lateral Thinking Q 3
Clue Answer
Traffic Laws
A bus driver was heading down a street in Colorado. He went right
past a stop sign without stopping; he turned left where there was
a "no left turn" sign, and he went the wrong way on a one-way
street. Then he went on the left side of the road past a cop car.
Still - he didn't break any traffic laws.
Why not?
The Bus Driver
was walking.
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See Next Slide for the Answer
Brain Teasers
3 Based on the Picture
Can you help the
police to find the
armed robber?
The robber was
with blue pants,
straight striped
hat and mustache
and he stole a
watch!
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Answer
Brain Teasers
3 Based on the Picture
Can you help the
police to find the
armed robber?
The robber was
with blue pants,
straight striped
hat and mustache
and he stole a
watch!
Louâs hat is decorated with zigzag (not straight) stripes. Lo couldnât hold a
gun because of his look. Laâs mustache âlooksâ down. Leeâs hand is
bandaged so he couldnât steal the watch.
So, Liu is guilty.
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Answer
The Key fits
only the Lock
of Treasure
Chest
Number 4
Brain Teasers 7
Find the right lock of the Treasure
Chest for the golden key
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Brain Teasers 8
Create a correct Equation using the numbers
2, 3, 4, 5 and the Math symbols + and =
( Each number and Math symbol can only be used
once.)
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer
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Brain Teasers 8
Create a correct
Equation using the
numbers
2, 3, 4, 5 and the Math
symbols + and =
( Each number and Math
symbol can only be
used once.)
Answer
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Whatâs The Punch Line?
The punch line of a joke is the part, or line at the end that makes the
joke funny enough to bring a smile or laughter.
In the following Creative Exercise # 1- # 3, you have to
suggest a creative punch line for each of the humorous
pieces. A suggested punch line is given.
Of course there are so many possibilities.
Think creatively.
See Next Slide for an Example.
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My Reflection
When non-beneficial social media
things âoverloadâ the mind,
there will come a time you will
suffer states of the depressive
kind.
I click âLikeâ. You know I can convey this
message effectively - No One likes it!
Suggested Punch Line
Suggest a
Punch Line
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My Reflection
Many in the younger generation
take things for granted. They do
not realize the hardships parents
go through in caring for their
children.
Punch Line # 1
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
My teenage son was very
excited and happy when I
said to him, âWe are living
today in the age of plenty.â
He exclaimed, âWow! Thatâs
great! I can expect to get
plenty of things!â âNo, Son,â
I told him,
âPlenty problems, plenty bills,
plenty troubles!â
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My Reflection
Many in the younger generation
take things for granted. They do
not realize the hardships parents
go through in caring for their
children.
Punch Line # 1
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
My teenage son was very
excited and happy when I
said to him, âWe are living
today in the age of plenty.â
He exclaimed, âWow! Thatâs
great! I can expect to get
plenty of things!â âNo, Son,â
I told him,
âPlenty problems, plenty bills,
plenty troubles!â
A Suggested
Punch Line.
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My Reflection
What a young person says can reflect
his likes, desires and bad habits in his
life. Many teenagers pick up
undesirable or unwholesome ways in
their living. They need sound moral
education.
Punch Line # 2
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
Students can give unexpected answers
which may convey undesirable
messages. The other day I was telling
my class about proverbs. One of the
examples I gave was: âA bird in the
hand is worth two in the bush.â I asked
Tommy to give another example.
He said loudly,
âA beer in the hand is worth two in the
fridge.â
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My Reflection
What a young person says can reflect
his likes, desires and bad habits in his
life. Many teenagers pick up
undesirable or unwholesome ways in
their living. They need sound moral
education.
Punch Line # 2
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
Students can give unexpected answers
which may convey undesirable
messages. The other day I was telling
my class about proverbs. One of the
examples I gave was: âA bird in the
hand is worth two in the bush.â I asked
Tommy to give another example.
He said loudly,
âA beer in the hand is worth two in the
fridge.â
A Suggested
Punch Line.
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My Reflection
Be careful! Words can have more
than one meaning. The words
uttered by a person can be
differently
interpreted by people.
Words have the power to evoke all
sorts of emotions in people.
Punch Line # 3
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
Be careful not to misconstrue the
meaning of words. When I said to
Freddy, âCongrats! I heard your wife is
expecting.â Freddy, with a sullen look
said, âYes,
she is expecting ⌠a new coat, a new
necklace and a new car.â
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My Reflection
Be careful! Words can have more
than one meaning. The words
uttered by a person can be
differently
interpreted by people.
Words have the power to evoke all
sorts of emotions in people.
Punch Line # 3
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
Be careful not to misconstrue the
meaning of words. When I said to
Freddy, âCongrats! I heard your wife is
expecting.â Freddy, with a sullen look
said, âYes,
she is expecting ⌠a new coat, a new
necklace and a new car.â
A Suggested
Punch Line.
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Puzzle With Matchsticks 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
The equation above is obviously incorrect.
By moving only two matchsticks can you
make the equation correct? The equal sign
â =â cannot be touched.
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Puzzle With Matchsticks 1
Answer
The equation above is obviously incorrect.
By moving only two matchsticks can you
make the equation correct? The equal sign
â =â cannot be touched.
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Puzzle With Matchsticks 2
See Next Slide for the Answer
Using 16 matchsticks, form
2 squares of different sizes.
The smaller square lies inside
the larger square. Using 2
other matchsticks, construct
a bridge so that you can cross
from the outer square to the inner one.
The 2 matches cannot be joined in series
and cannot be broken in any way.
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Puzzle With Matchsticks 2
Answer
Using 16 matchsticks, form
2 squares of different sizes.
The smaller square lies inside
the larger square. Using 2
other matchsticks, construct
a bridge so that you can cross
from the outer square to the inner one.
The 2 matches cannot be joined in series
and cannot be broken in any way.
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Puzzle With Matchsticks 3
See Next Slide for the Answer
Use 16 matchsticks to form an
arrow as shown in the figure
on the left.
(a) Move 8 matchsticks so as to
form 8 congruent triangles.
(b) Move 7 matches so as to form
4 congruent parallelograms.
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Puzzle With Matchsticks 3
Answer
Use 16 matchsticks to form an
arrow as shown in the figure
on the left.
(a) Move 8 matchsticks so as to
form 8 congruent triangles.
(b) Move 7 matches so as to form
4 congruent parallelograms.
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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power
Can you find 6
Hidden Words in
the Picture in less
than 2 minutes?
See Next Slide if
you need to
know what the 6
Hidden Words
are
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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power
Can you find 6
Hidden Words in
the Picture in less
than 2 minutes?
The 6 Hidden
Words are
1 Windy
2 Winter
3 White
4 Whistle
5 Wood
6 Wool
See Next Slide for the Answers
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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power Answers
Can you find 6
Hidden Words
in the Picture
in less than 2
minutes?
The 6
Hidden
Words
are
1 Windy
2 Winter
3 White
4 Whistle
5 Wood
6 Wool
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# 1
FUN Riddles â Creative Thinking
Clue
See Next Slide for the Answer
There was a green house. Inside
the green house there was a
white house. Inside the white
house there was a red house.
Inside the red house there were
lots of babies. What is it?
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# 1
FUN Riddles â Creative Thinking
Clue
Answer
There was a green house. Inside
the green house there was a
white house. Inside the white
house there was a red house.
Inside the red house there were
lots of babies. What is it?
Watermelon
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#
2
Clue
See Next
Slide for the
Answer
Much of me is hidden
away.
Iâm a danger if you
come my way.
I stand in the cold,
night and day.
FUN Riddles â Creative Thinking
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#
2
Clue
Answer
Much of me is hidden
away.
Iâm a danger if you
come my way.
I stand in the cold,
night and day.
FUN Riddles â Creative Thinking
Iceberg
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# 3
See Next Slide for the
Answer
Clue
My life can be measured
in hours.
I serve by being
devoured.
I can be fat, thin, yellow,
white or red.
Send the wind
and I am dead!
FUN Riddles â Creative Thinking
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# 3
Answer
Clue
My life can be measured
in hours.
I serve by being
devoured.
I can be fat, thin, yellow,
white or red.
Send the wind
and I am dead!
FUN Riddles â Creative Thinking
Lighted Candle
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# 4
Clue
See Next Slide
for the Answer
Three lives have I.
Gentle enough to
soothe the skin,
Light enough to
caress the sky,
Hard enough to
crack rocks.
See Next
Slide for the
Answer
FUN Riddles â Creative Thinking
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# 4
Clue
See Next Slide
for the Answer
Three lives have I.
Gentle enough to
soothe the skin,
Light enough to
caress the sky,
Hard enough to
crack rocks.
Answer
Water
FUN Riddles â Creative Thinking
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# 5
See Next
Slide for the
Answer
Clue
It cannot be seen; it
weighs nothing, but
when put into a
can, it makes it lighter.
What is it?
FUN Riddles â Creative Thinking
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# 5
Answer
A Hole
Clue
It cannot be seen; it
weighs nothing, but
when put into a
can, it makes it lighter.
What is it?
FUN Riddles â Creative Thinking
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Mental and
Visual Skills 1
See Next Slide for
the Answers
How many Differences
can you find between
the two pictures
in 1 minute?
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Mental and Visual Skills 2
See Next Slide for the Answers
Can you spot the 6 Differences between the two
panels in less than two minutes?
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Mental and Visual Skills 2
Answers
1 Eyes 2 Earring 3 Shoe 4 Lapel
5 Doorknob 6 Belt Loop
Can you spot the 6 Differences between the two
panels in less than two minutes?