Finished Early? Look Here!

Introduction

Hello Class--

   If you are finished early, this is where you can find educational activities to enhance you brain! I have put up 8 brainteaser questions for you.Have fun!

Under Task: You will find Directions

Under Process: You will find the Brainteaser Questions

Under Evaluation: You will find Answers

-Ms. Hoeppner

Task

Directions: Use your prior knowedge to solve the brainteaser riddles.

GOOD LUCK!

*Please work independently. 

Process

Can you solve the riddles?

1. I come one in a minute, Twice in a moment, But never in a thousand years. 

2. I always run, but never walk. I have a bed, but I don't sleep. I have a mouth, but I don't eat. 

3. When you put this in a heavy wooden box, the box will become lighter.

4. You hear my sound, You feel me when I move, But see me you never will. 

5. I follow you all day long, But when the night or rain comes, I am all gone. 

6. The more I dry, The wetter I get.

7. I am very heavy, But backwards, I'm not. 

8. A cowboy rides into town on Friday. He stays two days, then leaves on Saturday. How can this be? 

**Look under "Evaluation" for the correct answers!

Credit: www.superteacherworksheets.com

 

Evaluation

Answer Key:

1. the letter M

2. a river

3. a hole

4. the wind

5. a shadow

6. a towel

7. Ton

8. His horse's name was Friday