The Everything Kids' Giant Book of Jokes, Riddles, and Brain Teasers - Michael Dahl [50]
Math Class
Look at the fraction below each blank. Pick the shape that shows that fraction, using these rules:
The white part of each shape is empty.
The shaded part of each shape is full.
Write the letter of that shape on the line. When you are finished, you will have the answer to this riddle:
Words to Know
Puzzle: A type of test or challenge sometimes used to confuse someone. Often puzzles are used for learning in school settings, such as language or math lessons. Other types of puzzles are actually objects or games.
In Mrs. Sharpe's class, each student has 1 writing instrument, either a pen or a pencil. If there are 21 students in her class and 1/3 use a pen, how many pencils are there in class?
14 pencils
As Elizabeth wrote the date on her paper, she realized it read 04-04-04. All three numbers were the same! How many more years can this happen in a row?
8 more, until 12-12-12
What did the paper say to the scissors when they kept poking him?
Cut it out!
What did the numbers call the new room in their house?
Their addition.
Why do rabbits do so well in school?
They like to multiply.
What do you get when you put 2 500-pound elephants on a teeter-totter?
Abroken teeter-totter!
Why did everyone think their teacher was so special?
She had alot of “class.”
What do you call numerals that don't feel anything?
“Numbers”.
Why didn't the pencil do well on his test?
He wasn't very sharp.
IT'S A ZOO
When the circus comes to town Bobby always goes to see it. His favorite part is when the elephants build a pyramid. “Can you believe it?” asks the announcer. “A record 21 ELE PHANTS!”Amazed, Bobby starts counting: 1 on top, 2 below it, 3 more below them, and so on. If the announcer is right, how many elephants will be on the bottom row?
6 elephants
Words to Know
Joke: A joke is an act or statement that causes laughter. Funny riddles are a type of joke.
Just for fun, Cassie taught her cat Freddie sign language. One day the cat tapped on the window (a sign for “bird”), tapped his tail on the wall (a sign for “mouse”), and jumped into the tub to swim (a sign for “fish”). What was Freddie trying to tell Cassie?
“I'm hungry.”
What do you call 2 half rabbits put together?
Arabbit “whole.”
What do you call a really strange ant-eater?
An “odd-vark.”
Why did the stallion need a cough drop?
He was hoarse.
What Beatles song do fish everywhere love?
“Twist and Trout.”
What do you get when you cross Sir Lancelot with a horse?
A“knight-mare.”
What did one cat call the other when he wouldn't play fair?
Cheetah!
FUN FACT
TICKLE ME FUN
Did you know it is impossible for you to tickle yourself? It's true; one of the things needed in tickling is the element of surprise — not expecting to be tickled. Not sure? Try it for yourself.
What is bald but has its head covered?
The bald eagle
Which one of these does not belong to the set? Lion, tiger, elephant, and polar bear.
The elephant, because he has no fur
When a small campground was robbed last week, the police brought the only witness in for a line-up. All of the animals were brought in and placed in a line. When it came time for the witness to point out the bandit, she said she couldn't be sure which one had done it, because the robber looked like he was wearing a mask. Do you know who it was?
The raccoon
One night Tommy had a bad dream. There was a bull chasing him all around the arena, but just as the bull was about to ram him, Tommy got away. Do you know how?
He woke up
Which one of these does not belong in the group — shark, whale, and swordfish?
The whale, because it's a mammal
Egg is to chicken as acorn is to what?
A tree
TRY THIS
An Anagram of Your Own
Have you ever tried to make your own anagrams? An anagram is a word or phrase formed by recording the letters of another word or phrase, like