Solving Puzzles Benefits Everyone (English).pptx

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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2. 2 RIDDLE 1 CLUE For MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES Creative riddles

3. 3 RIDDLE 1 ANSWER Breath CLUE For MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES

4. 4 RIDDLE 2 CLUE

5. 5 ANSWER RIDDLE 2 CLUE Dictionary

6. 6 RIDDLE 3 CLUE See Next Slide for the Answer

7. 7 RIDDLE 3 CLUE ANSWER SEND ME THE ………. THAT YOU DREAM …….. A Hole

8. 8 RIDDLE 4 CLUE See Next Slide for the Answer

9. 9 ANSWER RIDDLE 4 CLUE A Plate

10. 10 RIDDLE 5 CLUE See Next Slide for the Answer

11. 11 RIDDLE 5 ANSWER CLUE A Bank

12. 12 RIDDLE 6 CLUE See Next Slide for the Answer

13. 13 RIDDLE 6 CLUE ANSWER A Fart

14. 14 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

15. 15 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

16. 16 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

17. 17 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

18. 18 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

19. 19 Deductive thinking puzzle 1 See Next Slide for the Answer Observe Carefully Observe Carefully

20. 20 Deductive thinking puzzle 1 Answer Observe Carefully Observe Carefully

21. 21 See Next Slide for the Answer Deductive thinking puzzle 2 Observe!

22. 22 Answer Deductive thinking puzzle 2 Observe!

23. 23 Deductive thinking puzzle 3 See Next Slide for the Answer THINK

24. 24 Deductive thinking puzzle 3 Answer THINK

25. 25 Deductive Thinking Puzzle 4 Answer See Next Slide for the Answer

26. 26 Answer The Answer : Because the guard was part of the robbery. Emergency doors open from inside to outside. So how can a door hit him as he was inside the building. Deductive Thinking Puzzle 4

27. 27 A Most Challenging Puzzle What is the next number in the sequence? 1 11 21 1211 111221 312211 ? ‘Aiyoh-yoh! So difficult One! Only Einstein can get it done! See Next Slide for the Answer

28. 28 A Most Challenging Puzzle What is the next number in the sequence? 1 11 21 1211 111221 312211 ? ANSWER The next number is: 13112221. Each number describes the previous number. Starting with 1, the second line describes it 11 (one 1). Then the third line describes 11 as 21 (two 1's). Then the fourth line describes 21 as 1211 (one 2, one 1). This is the pattern.

29. 29 Mindfulness Puzzle In 2 minutes, how many mistakes can you find in this picture? Living Room Observe Mindfully! See Next Slide for Answers

30. 30 There are 10 Mistakes Mindfulness Puzzle Answers

31. 31 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 “?”

32. 32 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.

33. 33 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.

34. 34 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.

35. 35 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?

36. 36 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.

37. 37 Puzzle With Matchsticks 1 See Next Slide for the Answer

38. 38 Puzzle With Matchsticks 1 Answer 909

39. 39 See Next Slide for the Answer Puzzle With Matchsticks 2 Move 4 matchsticks to create 5 triangles. The triangles may differ in size.

40. 40 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.

41. 41 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

42. 42 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

43. 43 Move one matchstick to get four triangles. See Next Slide the Answer Puzzle With Matchsticks 4

44. 44 ANSWER Move one matchstick to get four triangles. Know Your Arithmetic and Geometry!! Puzzle With Matchsticks 4 ~ Answer

45. 45 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

46. 46 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

47. 47 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

48. 48 Mystery Object 1 Answer HINT It’s Sticky Identify the Mystery Objects # 1 - #6 Each is a close-up shot of a part of the object. For each mystery object, you can make 3 intelligent guesses before checking the answer at the slide that follows. See Next Slide for the Answer Think of an Insect

49. 49 Mystery Object 1 Answer HINT It’s Sticky A Honeycomb Answer Identify the Mystery Objects # 1 - #6 Each is a close-up shot of a part of the object. For each mystery object, you can make 3 intelligent guesses before checking the answer at the slide that follows. Think of an Insect

50. 50 Mystery Object 2 HINT See Next Slide for the Answer It’s a kind of Fruit

51. 51 Mystery Object 2 Answer HINT It’s a kind of Fruit A Lime

52. 52 Mystery Object 3 HINT See Next Slide the Answer It gives off heat.

53. 53 Mystery Object 3 Answer A Lighted Match Stick HINT It gives off heat.

54. 54 Mystery Object 4 HINT See Next Slide for the Answer It’s an Italian Favorite.

55. 55 Mystery Object 4 Answer Pasta HINT It’s an Italian Favorite.

56. 56 Mystery Object 5 HINT See Next Slide for the Answer Nice to Eat

57. 57 Mystery Object 5 Answer Almond HINT Nice to Eat

58. 58 Mystery Object 6 HINT See Next Slide the Answer Useful Gadget

59. 59 Mystery Object 6 Answer Tape Dispenser HINT Useful Gadget

60. 60 ‘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

61. 61 ‘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 Tailor # 2 Parade # 3 Reject

62. 62 ‘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

63. 63 ‘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.) # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 Perfume Answers Horizon Operate Deliver

64. 64 ‘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

65. 65 ‘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 Watching Carrying Gangster Sympathy

66. 66 Lateral Thinking Q 1 See Next Slide for the Answer Clue

67. 67 Lateral Thinking Q 1 Answer Clue

68. 68 See Next Slide for the Answer Lateral Thinking Q 2 Clue

69. 69 Answer Lateral Thinking Q 2 Clue

70. 70 See Next Slide for the Answer Lateral Thinking Q 3 Clue

71. 71 Answer Lateral Thinking Q 3 Clue

72. 72 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.

73. 73 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

74. 74 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!”

75. 75 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!”

76. 76 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!”

77. 77 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!”

78. 78 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.”

79. 79 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.”

80. 80 Mental and Visual Skills 1 See Next Slide for the Answers How many Differences can you find between the two pictures in 1 minute?

81. 81 Mental and Visual Skills 1 Answer 6 Differences How many Differences can you find between the two pictures in 1 minute?

82. 82 The End “Train the mind to attain calmness and clarity. Answers to problems will then come more easily.” With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin