Brain Teasers

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What is a brain teaser?

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A brain teaser is a type of puzzle or riddle that requires creative thinking and problem-solving skills to find the answer.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What can you make but you can't see?

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Noise

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Who will get the banana first: a monkey, a squirrel, or a bird?

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None of them, because there are no bananas on a coconut tree.

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What is the saying that goes, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away'?

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It means that eating healthy foods, like apples, can help keep you healthy.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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What can run but can't walk?

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Water

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What is a riddle?

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A riddle is a question or statement that has a double or hidden meaning, often presented as a puzzle to be solved.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is the purpose of brain teasers?

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Brain teasers help improve critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and cognitive abilities.

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What is a common type of brain teaser?

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Word puzzles, logic puzzles, and visual puzzles are common types of brain teasers.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What does it mean to think outside the box?

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To think outside the box means to think creatively and come up with new ideas that are not limited by traditional thinking.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

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CCSS.L.8.5A