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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 The Answer is

‘FAT CHANCE’ ‘SIDE SHOW’
( ‘Fat letters’ ! ) ( The word ‘SHOW’ is at the side! )

Go to Next Slide to start solving Rebus Puzzles

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 Rebus Puzzles Set A
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.

#1 #2 #3
Clue

Clue

Clue
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 Rebus Puzzles Set A
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.

#1 #2 #3
Clue

Clue

Clue
Foreign Movie Sixth Sense To Sum It Up
‘4 in movie’
Answers
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 Rebus Puzzles Set B
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.

#1 #2 #3
Clue

Clue

Clue
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 Rebus Puzzles Set B
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.

#1 #2 #3
Clue

Clue

Clue
Blanket Back Issues Stretching the Truth
( Blank ET )

Answers 6
Deductive thinking puzzle 1

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Answer
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Deductive thinking puzzle 1

Answer

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 Deductive thinking puzzle 2

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Answer
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Deductive thinking puzzle 2

Answer

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 Deductive thinking puzzle 3

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Answer
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Deductive thinking puzzle 3

Answer

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 ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles

See Next Slide for the Answers after writing

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)

down all your 9 guesses

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 )

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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 14
 ‘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

See Next Slide for the Answers

after writing down all your 12
guesses
#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.)

#1 #2

Cyclops
Ceiling

Answers
Pitcher

Hallway
#3 #4

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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.)

See Next Slide for the Answers

#1 #2

after writing down all your 12

guesses
#3 #4

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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

Ancestor
Bacteria

Answers
Motivate
Radiator

#3 #4

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 Lateral Thinking Q 1

A man living near the North Pole was Clue

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

A man living near the North Pole was Clue

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

Answer degree Celsius. There were icicles. The man
stabbed himself with a long piece of icicle.

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 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?

See Next Slide for the Answer

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 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

Answer overdue library book.

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 Lateral Thinking Q 3

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?

Clue

See Next Slide

for the Answer
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 Lateral Thinking Q 3

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?

Clue

Answer Bruce was the

name of a horse.
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 Brain Teasers

Set 1

Can you find the

Mistake in the
Picture within 1
minute?

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 Brain Teasers
Set 1 Answer

Can you find the

Mistake in the
Picture within 1
minute?
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Brain Teasers Set 2

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

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for the Answer 27
 Brain Teasers Set 2 Answer

Can you fig out who the man

in the picture's actual wife is
– Rachel
or
Sarah? Give reasons.
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 Brain Teasers Set 3

Can you spot

the odd
Cheeseburger
in the picture
above within
10 seconds?

See Next Slide for the Answer 29

 Brain Teasers Set 3

Answer

Can you spot

the odd
Cheeseburger
in the picture
above within 10
seconds?
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Brain Teasers Set 4

See Next Slide for the Answer

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 Brain Teasers Set 4

Answer 76
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 Brain Teasers Set 5

How many
matches are
there in the
picture
shown?

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 Brain Teasers Set 5
Answer

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?

What number should be written in

the space marked by “?”

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 Math Puzzle 1 Answe
r

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

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 Math Puzzle 2

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

See Next Slide for the Answers

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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
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 Math Puzzle 3
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?

See Next Slide for the Answers

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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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 Suggest a
Punch Line

I click ‘Like’. You know I can convey this

Suggested Punch Line
message effectively - No One likes it!

My Reflection
One who uses the
social media foolishly
will for certain impair
his health mentally.

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 Punch Line # 1

I have to be more careful in the Suggest a

use of words for they can be
misconstrued in a negative Punch Line.
way.
Last week my girlfriend gave See Next
me a slap. We were at a park
and she said to me, “During
Slide for a
the church service, I thought suggested
about you,” I responded,
“Honey, I thought of you when
Punch Line.
I visited the Zoo last month!”

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.
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 Punch Line # 1
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!”

A suggested
My Reflection Punch Line.

Being mindful of one’s speech is

important. Many listeners assume
and misinterpret what they hear
and they react adversely. This
brings Dukkha.
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 Punch Line # 2
Insulting another is terrible.
Once Suay Lang met me and Suggest a
exclaimed, “Aiyoh, what happened Punch Line.
to you? The cucumber tattoo you
had in your arm now looks like a See Next
watermelon. I’m sure Slide for a
you can’t see your feet suggested
when you shower!” Punch Line.

My Reflection

Right Speech: No Lying, No

Slander, No Harsh or Rough
Words that cause hurt and
no Gossip. Wrong speech is
unwholesome.
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 Punch Line # 2
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!” A suggested
Punch Line.

My Reflection

Right Speech: No Lying, No

Slander, No Harsh or Rough
Words that cause hurt and
no Gossip. Wrong speech is
unwholesome.
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 Punch Line # 3

I was never good in studies in school.

However, I always warn my children to Suggest a
study hard and do well in exams. Punch Line.
Last night my 12-year old son
approached me to sign his report card.
See Next
He said, “Daddy, here is my report card Slide for a
and one of yours I found hidden suggested
in the store room.” Punch Line.

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.
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 Punch Line # 3

I was never good in studies in school.

However, I always warn my children to

A suggested
study hard and do well in exams.

Punch Line.
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.”

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.
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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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 Puzzle With Matchsticks 2

Move 4
matchsticks to
create 5
triangles. The
triangles may
differ in size.

See Next Slide for the Answer

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 Puzzle With Matchsticks 2
Answer

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

Answer

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.
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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power

See Next Slide if you need to know what

the 9 Hidden Words are
Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the
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Picture in 2 minutes?
 Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power

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
Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the Answers
Picture in 2 minutes?
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 Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power

The 9 Hidden
Words are

1 TABLE
2 WALL
3 BORDER
4 DOOR
5 CURTAIN
6 STUCCO
7 CHAIR
8 LEG
9 EDGING
ANSWERS

Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the

Picture in 2 minutes?
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 Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

#1

See Next Slide for the Answer

Clue

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 Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

#1

Answer
Clue
Sunshine

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 Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

#
2

Clue

See Next Slide for the Answer 60

 Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

#
2

Answer

Clue Diamonds

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 Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

#3

Clue

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 Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

#3

Answer

Bananas
Clue

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 Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

#4

Clue

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 Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

#4

Clue Answer

TIME
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 Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

#4

See Next Slide for the Answer

Clue

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 Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

#4

Answer

Clue
Death

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

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

Answer 6 Differences

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Mental and Visual Skills 2

Can you
spot the 10
Differences
between the
two panels
in less than
two
minutes?

See Next Slide for

the Answers

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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
Can you spot 6 Ys among the Xs in the Picture in 30 seconds?

See Next Slide for the

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

Answer
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 Challenging
Vision Puzzle 2

How many faces

can you spot in the
picture?

See Next Slide for the

Answers

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Challenging Vision
Puzzle 2

How many
faces can you
spot in the
picture?

Answer

10 Faces
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The End

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