Riddles

What Are Riddles?

• A riddle is a fun word puzzle or a "brain teaser."
• It describes something without saying its name, and you have to use your clues to guess what it is.
• Riddles are like being a detective—you have to think carefully about the words to find the answer.

How to Solve a Riddle To be a master riddle-solver, follow these three steps:

1. Listen to the Clues: Every sentence gives you a hint about the size, shape, color, or job of the object.
2. Think of the Categories: Is the riddle talking about an Animal, a Food, or a Thing?
3. The "Check" Test: Once you have a guess, go back and see if it fits all the clues. If it only fits one, keep thinking!

Can You Guess These? Here are three riddles to test your "Detective Eyes." The answers are hidden at the bottom!

Riddle 1: The Sky Glow

I am big and yellow. I stay in the sky during the day. I help the plants grow. What am I?

Riddle 2: The Fruit King

I am a fruit that is red or green. I am crunchy and sweet. Teachers love to have me on their desks. What am I?

Riddle 3: The Helpful Noun

I have a neck but no head. I have two arms but no hands. You wear me when it is cold. What am I?

Lesson Summary

• Riddles are word puzzles that hide the answer in clues.
• They use describing words to tell you about an object.
• Solving them makes your brain stronger and faster!

Answers:

1. The Sun ☀️
2. An Apple 🍎
3. A Sweater (or Shirt) 👕