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Here are some cool facts about riddles that may help get those brain juices flowing:
"What am I" riddles are one of the oldest types of riddle, and are seen in various pieces of historical literature.
Many teachers love to use riddles of the "What am I" variety, to help make sure their students are paying attention and engaging in the lessons.
These types of riddles are some of the most common, and some of the most frustrating.
African scholar Isidore Okpewho defines the riddle as a problem or puzzle is presented by a statement, and also when a response is offered in response to this problem or challenge.
Mind tricks in the form of riddle almost always attempt to swindle it's audience with tricky wordplay.
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I May Be Simple I May Be Complex Riddle
I may be simple, I may be complex; I may have a name, but no gender or sex; I am often a question, or statements as a setup; I tend to have an answer, 'til you find it I won't let up. What am I?
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I Turn Everything But I Cannot Move Riddle
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When I Am Filled I Can Point The Way Riddle
When I am filled I can point the way. When I am empty, nothing moves me. I have two skins; One without and one within. What am I?
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I Am A Kind Of Coat That Can Only Riddle
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I Go Up And I Go Down Towards The Sky And The Ground Riddle
I go up and I go down,
towards the sky and the ground.
I'm present and past tense too,
Let's go for a ride, me and you.
What am I?
towards the sky and the ground.
I'm present and past tense too,
Let's go for a ride, me and you.
What am I?
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I Eat I Live I Breathe I Live I Drink What Am I Riddle
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I Am Not Alive But I Grow Riddle
I'm not alive but I grow. I don't have lungs but need air. I don't have a mouth but water kills me. What am I?
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Throw Me Off The Highest Building Riddle
I won't break if you throw me off from the highest building but I will break if you place me in the ocean. What am I?
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I Live Above A Star Riddle
I live above a star but never burn. I have 11 neighbors but they never turn. My initials are p, q, r and sometimes s.
What am I?
What am I?
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As A Stone Inside A Tree Riddle
As a stone inside a tree, I'll help your words outlive thee. But if you push me as I stand, the more I move the less I am.
What am I?
What am I?
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I Am Always In Front Of You Riddle
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I Am A Protector Riddle
I am a protector. I sit on a bridge. One person can see right through me while others wonder what I hide. What am I?
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I Can Fall Off A Building And Live Riddle
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Round As A Button Riddle
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Turn Me On My Side And I Am Everything Riddle
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The number 8. On its side, the number 8 looks like an infinity symbol. Cut in half, the number 8 becomes two zeros. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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1. I'm often found on a bike but never go anywhere, who am I? Answer: A stationary cyclist.
2. Many people throw me away, but the only way to keep me is to give me away, who am I? Answer: A kiss.
3. I may be slimy, but you'll find me in the garden and in a French delicacy, who am I? Answer: A snail.
4. I'm soft and cuddly, and can be a fire hazard if not handled properly, who am I? Answer: A stuffed animal.
5. I can be black or white, and am often found taking notes in court, who am I? Answer: A stenographer.
6. I'm always in a hole, yet I hold things up, who am I? Answer: A doughnut.
7. I may not have eyes, but I can see a lot and travel far, who am I? Answer: A camera.
8. I'm round and I have a hole in the middle, and I can be both sweet or savory, who am I? Answer: A bagel.
9. I'm flat and have wings, but I'm not an airplane, who am I? Answer: A pizza.
10. You can put me in your pocket, but I'm not money, who am I? Answer: A handkerchief.
11. I have a tail and can be fluffy, people often think I'm smelly, who am I? Answer: A skunk.
12. I'm small but mighty, and I can be used to connect multiple devices, who am I? Answer: A USB cable.
13. You can find me in a garden or a salad, but I'm not a flower, who am I? Answer: A radish.
14. I'm slippery and slimy, but I'm essential for fishing, who am I? Answer: Bait.
15. People love to pop me, but I'm not bubble wrap, who am I? Answer: Popcorn.
16. I'm often used for protection, but I can also be a fashion accessory, who am I? Answer: Sunglasses.
17. I'm often worn on your feet, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Shoes.
18. I'm delicious with peanut butter, but I'm not bread, who am I? Answer: Jelly.
19. I can be found in the ocean or on a plate, but I'm not a fish, who am I? Answer: Seaweed.
20. You can eat me with a spoon, but I'm not soup, who am I? Answer: Ice cream.
21. I come in many colors and can make a loud noise, but I'm not a rainbow, who am I? Answer: Fireworks.
22. I'm found in the forest and can be used to make furniture, who am I? Answer: Wood.
23. I'm often used for communication, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Phone.
24. I'm found in the sky and can be shaped into different animals, who am I? Answer: Cloud.
25. I can be salty or sweet, but I'm not popcorn, who am I? Answer: Pretzel.
26. I'm caused by friction and can make things spark, who am I? Answer: Fire.
27. I'm used on a cold night, but I'm not a blanket, who am I? Answer: Heater.
28. I'm responsible for making breakfast, but I'm not a chef, who am I? Answer: Toaster.
29. I'm found in the ocean and can be delicious on a plate, who am I? Answer: Crab.
30. I'm used for drinking, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Straw.
31. I'm used to keep food fresh, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Zip lock bag.
32. I can be used for cooking, but I'm not a pot, who am I? Answer: Oven.
33. I'm often used for baking, but I'm not flour, who am I? Answer: Baking powder.
34. I'm used for keeping time but I'm not a clock, who am I? Answer: Watch.
35. I'm used to carry things, but I'm not a bag, who am I? Answer: Backpack.
36. I can be used for cleaning, but I'm not soap, who am I? Answer: Detergent.
37. You can see through me, but I'm not a window, who am I? Answer: Contact lens.
38. I'm found in the sand and can be made into castles, who am I? Answer: Sandcastle.
39. I'm used for music, but I'm not a guitar, who am I? Answer: Keyboard.
40. I'm used for seeing in the dark, but I'm not a flashlight, who am I? Answer: Night vision goggles.
41. I'm used for keeping clothes clean, but I'm not a washing machine, who am I? Answer: Dryer sheet.
42. I'm often used for sports, but I'm not a ball, who am I? Answer: Sneakers.
43. I'm used for cutting, but I'm not a knife, who am I? Answer: Scissors.
44. I'm used to keep things organized, but I'm not a folder, who am I? Answer: Binder.
45. I'm used for making things cold, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Freezer.
46. I'm used for making ice cream, but I'm not a bowl, who am I? Answer: Ice cream maker.
47. I'm used for drinking coffee, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Mug.
48. I'm used for making toast, but I'm not a toaster, who am I? Answer: Bread.
49. I'm used for painting, but I'm not a brush, who am I? Answer: Palette.
50. I'm used for writing, but I'm not a pen, who am I? Answer: Pencil.
1. I'm often found on a bike but never go anywhere, who am I? Answer: A stationary cyclist.
2. Many people throw me away, but the only way to keep me is to give me away, who am I? Answer: A kiss.
3. I may be slimy, but you'll find me in the garden and in a French delicacy, who am I? Answer: A snail.
4. I'm soft and cuddly, and can be a fire hazard if not handled properly, who am I? Answer: A stuffed animal.
5. I can be black or white, and am often found taking notes in court, who am I? Answer: A stenographer.
6. I'm always in a hole, yet I hold things up, who am I? Answer: A doughnut.
7. I may not have eyes, but I can see a lot and travel far, who am I? Answer: A camera.
8. I'm round and I have a hole in the middle, and I can be both sweet or savory, who am I? Answer: A bagel.
9. I'm flat and have wings, but I'm not an airplane, who am I? Answer: A pizza.
10. You can put me in your pocket, but I'm not money, who am I? Answer: A handkerchief.
11. I have a tail and can be fluffy, people often think I'm smelly, who am I? Answer: A skunk.
12. I'm small but mighty, and I can be used to connect multiple devices, who am I? Answer: A USB cable.
13. You can find me in a garden or a salad, but I'm not a flower, who am I? Answer: A radish.
14. I'm slippery and slimy, but I'm essential for fishing, who am I? Answer: Bait.
15. People love to pop me, but I'm not bubble wrap, who am I? Answer: Popcorn.
16. I'm often used for protection, but I can also be a fashion accessory, who am I? Answer: Sunglasses.
17. I'm often worn on your feet, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Shoes.
18. I'm delicious with peanut butter, but I'm not bread, who am I? Answer: Jelly.
19. I can be found in the ocean or on a plate, but I'm not a fish, who am I? Answer: Seaweed.
20. You can eat me with a spoon, but I'm not soup, who am I? Answer: Ice cream.
21. I come in many colors and can make a loud noise, but I'm not a rainbow, who am I? Answer: Fireworks.
22. I'm found in the forest and can be used to make furniture, who am I? Answer: Wood.
23. I'm often used for communication, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Phone.
24. I'm found in the sky and can be shaped into different animals, who am I? Answer: Cloud.
25. I can be salty or sweet, but I'm not popcorn, who am I? Answer: Pretzel.
26. I'm caused by friction and can make things spark, who am I? Answer: Fire.
27. I'm used on a cold night, but I'm not a blanket, who am I? Answer: Heater.
28. I'm responsible for making breakfast, but I'm not a chef, who am I? Answer: Toaster.
29. I'm found in the ocean and can be delicious on a plate, who am I? Answer: Crab.
30. I'm used for drinking, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Straw.
31. I'm used to keep food fresh, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Zip lock bag.
32. I can be used for cooking, but I'm not a pot, who am I? Answer: Oven.
33. I'm often used for baking, but I'm not flour, who am I? Answer: Baking powder.
34. I'm used for keeping time but I'm not a clock, who am I? Answer: Watch.
35. I'm used to carry things, but I'm not a bag, who am I? Answer: Backpack.
36. I can be used for cleaning, but I'm not soap, who am I? Answer: Detergent.
37. You can see through me, but I'm not a window, who am I? Answer: Contact lens.
38. I'm found in the sand and can be made into castles, who am I? Answer: Sandcastle.
39. I'm used for music, but I'm not a guitar, who am I? Answer: Keyboard.
40. I'm used for seeing in the dark, but I'm not a flashlight, who am I? Answer: Night vision goggles.
41. I'm used for keeping clothes clean, but I'm not a washing machine, who am I? Answer: Dryer sheet.
42. I'm often used for sports, but I'm not a ball, who am I? Answer: Sneakers.
43. I'm used for cutting, but I'm not a knife, who am I? Answer: Scissors.
44. I'm used to keep things organized, but I'm not a folder, who am I? Answer: Binder.
45. I'm used for making things cold, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Freezer.
46. I'm used for making ice cream, but I'm not a bowl, who am I? Answer: Ice cream maker.
47. I'm used for drinking coffee, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Mug.
48. I'm used for making toast, but I'm not a toaster, who am I? Answer: Bread.
49. I'm used for painting, but I'm not a brush, who am I? Answer: Palette.
50. I'm used for writing, but I'm not a pen, who am I? Answer: Pencil.