Best Classic Riddles Ever

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    I am full of holes but can still hold water, what am I?

    • A sponge
    • A pot
    • A bathtub
    • A glass
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Riddles are like food for the brain, when you tackle riddles most times you will not get all right unless you are the riddler. How good are your riddles solving skills and your IQ too? Take up this simple riddles and see if you are indeed the riddler reborn. All the best!

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  • 2. 
    I repeat only the last word your say. The more i repeat, the softer I got. I cannot be seen but can be heard. What am I? - ProProfs

    I repeat only the last word your say. The more i repeat, the softer I got. I cannot be seen but can be heard. What am I?

    • Loud voices

    • An echo

    • A song

    • Music

    Correct Answer
    A. An echo
    Explanation
    An echo is the correct answer because it is a sound that is heard when sound waves bounce off a surface and return to the listener. The more an echo is repeated, the softer it becomes as the sound waves lose energy with each reflection. Although an echo cannot be seen, it can be heard, making it the best fit for the given description.

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  • 3. 
    When may a man's coat pocket be empty, and yet have something in it? - ProProfs

    When may a man's coat pocket be empty, and yet have something in it?

    • When it has a hole in it.

    • When it's an English coat

    • When it's a steward's coat

    • When it's a baby's coat.

    Correct Answer
    A. When it has a hole in it.
    Explanation
    The answer "When it has a hole in it" suggests that even though a man's coat pocket may appear empty, there could still be something in it if there is a hole in the pocket. This implies that the item in the pocket may have fallen through the hole and is no longer visible from the outside.

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  • 4. 
    A man rode in town on Tuesday, and left two days later on Tuesday. How so? - ProProfs

    A man rode in town on Tuesday, and left two days later on Tuesday. How so?

    • His legs' name was Tuesday

    • The time went back on Thursday

    • He went to China the next day

    • His horse's name was Tuesday.

    Correct Answer
    A. His horse's name was Tuesday.
    Explanation
    The man's horse was named Tuesday, so when it is mentioned that he left two days later on Tuesday, it means that he left on the same day of the week that he arrived, not necessarily the same calendar day.

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  • 5. 
    What kind of nut has no shell? - ProProfs

    What kind of nut has no shell?

    • A peach

    • The brain

    • A doughnut

    • A mango

    Correct Answer
    A. A doughnut
    Explanation
    A doughnut is the correct answer because it is a type of nut that does not have a shell. While a peach, a mango, and the brain are all types of nuts, they do have shells. However, a doughnut is a pastry that is shaped like a ring and does not have a shell like other nuts do.

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  • 6. 
    Only one color, but not one size,Stuck at the bottom, yet easily flies,Present in sun, but not in rain,Doing no harm, and feeling no pain.What is it? - ProProfs

    Only one color, but not one size,Stuck at the bottom, yet easily flies,Present in sun, but not in rain,Doing no harm, and feeling no pain.What is it?

    • A cat

    • A shadow

    • The moon

    • The sun

    Correct Answer
    A. A shadow
    Explanation
    A shadow fits the description because it is only one color (usually black or dark), but it does not have a specific size as it can change depending on the angle and intensity of light. It appears to be stuck at the bottom as it is always connected to the object casting it, yet it can easily move and "fly" when the object moves. Shadows are present in sunlight but disappear in the rain. Shadows do not cause harm and do not have the ability to feel pain.

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  • 7. 
    What is the difference between yesterday and tomorrow? - ProProfs

    What is the difference between yesterday and tomorrow?

    • The unknown

    • Time

    • Today

    • Shadow

    Correct Answer
    A. Today
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Today". The question is asking for the difference between yesterday and tomorrow, and the answer is "Today" because it is the current day between the two mentioned days.

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  • 8. 
    When is homework not homework? - ProProfs

    When is homework not homework?

    • When it's done during class

    • When it's too easy

    • When it's done at school

    • When you get help

    Correct Answer
    A. When it's done at school
    Explanation
    When homework is done at school, it is no longer considered homework because the purpose of homework is to be completed outside of the classroom. When it is done during class time, it becomes classwork instead.

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  • 9. 
    Which clock works best, the one that loses a minute a day, or the one that doesn't work at all? - ProProfs

    Which clock works best, the one that loses a minute a day, or the one that doesn't work at all?

    • The one that loses a minute a day

    • The one that doesn't work at all.

    • Both of them.

    • None of them.

    Correct Answer
    A. The one that loses a minute a day
    Explanation
    The question is asking which clock works best, the one that loses a minute a day or the one that doesn't work at all. The correct answer is "The one that loses a minute a day." This is because a clock that loses a minute a day is still functional and can be adjusted to keep accurate time, whereas a clock that doesn't work at all cannot be used to tell time. 

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  • 10. 
    Why did the King go to the dentist? - ProProfs

    Why did the King go to the dentist?

    • To get his crown plated with gold.

    • To get his crowns removed

    • To get a new crown

    • To fix his crown

    Correct Answer
    A. To get a new crown
    Explanation
    The King went to the dentist to get a new crown. This implies that the King needed a replacement for his crown, which could mean either a dental crown or a royal crown. However, since the question is about a visit to the dentist, it can be inferred that the King needed a new dental crown to be placed on one of his teeth.

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