The document provides a series of puzzles and brain teasers, including rebus puzzles, logic puzzles, picture puzzles, and math puzzles. Participants are instructed to solve each puzzle within a time limit and are provided answer slides. The puzzles cover a range of topics and difficulty levels to engage and challenge critical thinking skills.

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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
‘FAT CHANCE’
( ‘Fat letters’ ! )
The Answer is
‘SIDE SHOW’
( The word ‘SHOW’ 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
See Next Slide for the Answers

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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
Foreign Movie
‘4 in movie’
Sixth Sense To Sum It Up

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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
See Next Slide for the Answers

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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
Blanket
( Blank ET )
Back Issues Stretching the Truth

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Deductivethinking puzzle 1
See Next Slide for the
Answer

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Deductivethinking puzzle 1
Answer

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Deductivethinking puzzle 2
See Next Slide for the
Answer

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Deductivethinking puzzle 2
Answer

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Deductivethinking puzzle 3
See Next Slide for the
Answer

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Deductivethinking puzzle 3
Answer

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ 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 : ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ 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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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ 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 : ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles # 1 - # 3 ( Make 3 guesses
for each before looking at the answers.) ( 6-Letter Words )
Answers
# 1 Buffet # 2 Shield # 3 Gutter

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 7-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
after
writing
down
all
your
12
guesses
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 7-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ 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
Ceiling
Cyclops
Pitcher
Hallway

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 8-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ 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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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 8-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ 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
Bacteria
Ancestor
Radiator
Motivate

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Lateral Thinking Q 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
Clue
A man living near the North Pole was
found dead in an empty room. His
body lay in a puddle of blood and
water on the floor. Investigations
showed that he was not killed by
another person using any type of
weapon. He had also not died of any
medical sickness.
Can you suggest how the man died?

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Lateral Thinking Q 1
Answer
Clue
A man living near the North Pole was
found dead in an empty room. His
body lay in a puddle of blood and
water on the floor. Investigations
showed that he was not killed by
another person using any type of
weapon. He had also not died of any
medical sickness.
Can you suggest how the man died?
The temperature in the room was below zero
degree Celsius. There were icicles. The man
stabbed himself with a long piece of icicle.

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue
A woman walked up to a man
behind a counter and handed him a
book. He looked at it and said,
"That will be four dollars." She
paid the man and then walked out
without the book. He saw her leave
without it but did not call her back.
How come?

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Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue
A woman walked up to a man
behind a counter and handed him a
book. He looked at it and said,
"That will be four dollars." She
paid the man and then walked out
without the book. He saw her leave
without it but did not call her back.
How come?
She was returning an
overdue library book.

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Lateral Thinking Q 3
Clue
Bruce once took part in a race and won. The race
was well organized and cash prizes were awarded
to the winners. However Bruce did not get any prize.
Why is it so?
See Next Slide
for the Answer

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Lateral Thinking Q 3
Clue
Bruce once took part in a race and won. The race
was well organized and cash prizes were awarded
to the winners. However Bruce did not get any prize.
Why is it so?
Answer Bruce was the
name of a horse.

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Set 1
Brain Teasers
Can you find the
Mistake in the
Picture within 1
minute?

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Answer
Set 1
Brain Teasers
Can you find the
Mistake in the
Picture within 1
minute?

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Set 2
Brain Teasers
Can you
fig out
who the
man in the
picture's
actual wife
is –
Rachel
or
Sarah?
Give
reasons.
See Next Slide
for the Answer

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Set 2
Brain Teasers
Can you fig out who the man
in the picture's actual wife is
– Rachel
or
Sarah? Give reasons.
Answer

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Set 3
See Next Slide for the Answer
Brain Teasers
Can you spot
the odd
Cheeseburger
in the picture
above within
10 seconds?

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Set 3
Answer
Brain Teasers
Can you spot
the odd
Cheeseburger
in the picture
above within 10
seconds?

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Set 4
See Next Slide for the Answer
Brain Teasers

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Set 4
Answer
Brain Teasers
76

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Brain Teasers Set 5
How many
matches are
there in the
picture
shown?

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Answer
Brain Teasers Set 5
How many matches
are there in the
picture shown?

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Math Puzzle 1
Can you get
the correct
answer
within 2
minutes?
See Next Slide for the Answer
What number should be written in
the space marked by “?”

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Math Puzzle 1 Answer
What number should be
written in the space
marked by “?”
9+5=14
14+4=18
18+3=21
21+2=23
23+1=24
Similarly,
24+5=29
29+4=33
33+3=36.
So the answer is 36.

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Math Puzzle 2
See Next Slide for the Answers
Enter numbers in
each row and
column to get
the final sums.
However, use
only the digits 1
through 9, and
only once each.

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Math Puzzle 2
Answers
Enter numbers in each row
and column to get the final
sums. However, use only the
digits 1 through 9, and only
once each.

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Math Puzzle 3
See Next Slide for the Answers
Here are 3 Math Riddles for you to solve.
Math Riddle 1:
Two boys were born to the same mother, on the same day, in the
same month, at almost the same time, and in the same year, but
the guys are still not twins. How?
Math Riddle 2:
Sam was just 8 years old when his mother was 31. At present,
the age of his mother is twice his age. How old do you think Sam
is?
Math Riddle 3:
Frederick has 7 daughters. Each of them has a brother. How
many children does Fredrick have?

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Math Puzzle 3
Answers to the3 Math Riddles
Math Riddle 1:
Two boys were born to the same mother, on the same day, in the
same month, at almost the same time, and in the same year, but
the guys are still not twins. How?
Ans. Triplets were born!
Math Riddle 2:
Sam was just 8 years old when his mother was 31. At present,
the age of his mother is twice his age. How old do you think Sam
is?
Ans. 23!
Math Riddle 3:
Frederick has 7 daughters. Each of them has a brother. How
many children does Fredrick have?
Ans. Eight. Fredrick has only one son.

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What’s 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
One who uses the
social media foolishly
will for certain impair
his health mentally.
I click ‘Like’. 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
Being mindful of one’s speech is
important. Many listeners assume
and misinterpret what they hear
and they react adversely. This
brings Dukkha.
Punch Line # 1
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
I have to be more careful in
the use of words for they can
be misconstrued in a negative
way.
Last week my girlfriend gave
me a slap. We were at a park
and she said to me, “During
the church service, I thought
about you,” I responded,
“Honey, I thought of you when
I visited the Zoo last month!”

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My Reflection
Being mindful of one’s speech is
important. Many listeners assume
and misinterpret what they hear
and they react adversely. This
brings Dukkha.
Punch Line # 1
A suggested
Punch Line.
I have to be more careful in
the use of words for they can
be misconstrued in a negative
way.
Last week my girlfriend gave
me a slap. We were at a park
and she said to me, “During
the church service, I thought
about you,” I responded,
“Honey, I thought of you when
I visited the Zoo last month!”

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My Reflection
Right Speech: No Lying, No
Slander, No Harsh or Rough
Words that cause hurt and
no Gossip. Wrong speech is
unwholesome.
Punch Line # 2
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
Insulting another is terrible.
Once Suay Lang met me and
exclaimed, “Aiyoh, what happened
to you? The cucumber tattoo you
had in your arm now looks like a
watermelon. I’m sure
you can’t see your feet
when you shower!”

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My Reflection
Right Speech: No Lying, No
Slander, No Harsh or Rough
Words that cause hurt and
no Gossip. Wrong speech is
unwholesome.
Punch Line # 2
A suggested
Punch Line.
Insulting another is terrible.
Once Suay Lang met me and
exclaimed, “Aiyoh, what happened
to you? The cucumber tattoo you
had in your arm now looks like a
watermelon. I’m sure
you can’t see your feet
when you shower!”

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My Reflection
The young ones can be smarter
than you think in finding excuses
for their mistakes and
weaknesses.
Good moral education is needed
to inculcate virtues & values.
Punch Line # 3
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
I was never good in studies in school.
However, I always warn my children to
study hard and do well in exams.
Last night my 12-year old son
approached me to sign his report card.
He said, “Daddy, here is my report card
and one of yours I found hidden
in the store room.”

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My Reflection
The young ones can be smarter
than you think in finding excuses
for their mistakes and
weaknesses.
Good moral education is needed
to inculcate virtues & values.
Punch Line # 3
A
suggested
Punch
Line.
I was never good in studies in school.
However, I always warn my children to
study hard and do well in exams.
Last night my 12-year old son
approached me to sign his report card.
He said, “Daddy, here is my report card
and one of yours I found hidden
in the store room.”

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 1
See Next Slide for the Answer

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 1
Answer 909

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Puzzle With Matchsticks 2
Move 4
matchsticks to
create 5
triangles. The
triangles may
differ in size.

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Answer
Puzzle With Matchsticks 2
Move 4 matchsticks
to create 5
triangles. The
triangles may differ
in size.
There are 4 small
triangles and one
big triangle.

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 3
You would need math
skills to solve this one.
The equation 7/9 = 3
is not true. Move
only 2 matchsticks
to make it true.
See Next Slide for the Answer

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 3
You would need math skills
to solve this one.
The equation 7/9 = 3 is not
true. Move only 2
matchsticks to make it true.
Answer

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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power
Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the
Picture in 2 minutes?
See
Next
Slide
if
you
need
to
know
what
the
9
Hidden
Words
are

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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power
Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the
Picture in 2 minutes?
The 9 Hidden
Words are
1 TABLE
2 WALL
3 BORDER
4 DOOR
5 CURTAIN
6 STUCCO
7 CHAIR
8 LEG
9 EDGING
See NEXT
Slide for the
Answers

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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power
Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the
Picture in 2 minutes?
The 9 Hidden
Words are
1 TABLE
2 WALL
3 BORDER
4 DOOR
5 CURTAIN
6 STUCCO
7 CHAIR
8 LEG
9 EDGING
ANSWERS

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# 1
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue
See Next Slide for the Answer

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# 1
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue
Answer
Sunshine

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#
2
Clue
See Next Slide for the Answer
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

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#
2
Clue
Answer
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Diamonds

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# 3
See Next Slide for the Answer
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue

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# 3
Answer
Bananas
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue

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# 4
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue

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# 4
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue Answer
TIME

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# 4
Clue
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
See Next Slide for the Answer

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# 4
Clue
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Answer
Death

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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 1
Answer 6 Differences
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 10
Differences
between the
two panels
in less than
two
minutes?

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Mental and Visual Skills 2
Answers
Can you
spot the 10
Differences
between the
two panels
in less than
two
minutes?

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Challenging VisionPuzzle 1
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer
Can you spot 6 Ys among the Xs in the Picture in 30 seconds?

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Challenging VisionPuzzle 1
Answer
Can you spot 6 Ys among the Xs in the Picture in 30 seconds?

74. Challenging
Vision Puzzle 2
See Next Slide for the
Answers
How many faces
can you spot in the
picture?
74

75. Challenging Vision
Puzzle 2
Answer
10 Faces
How many
faces can you
spot in the
picture?
75

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The End