1.
I have cities, but no houses; forests, but no trees; and water, but no fish. What am I?
Correct Answer
C. A map
Explanation
A map is a symbolic representation of an area, typically drawn on a flat surface. It can depict various features such as cities, forests, and bodies of water, but these are represented symbolically, not literally.
2.
What should you do when you see a green man?
Correct Answer
C. Cross the road
Explanation
When you see a green man, it is an indication that it is safe to cross the road. The green man signal typically appears at pedestrian crossings, indicating that vehicles have been stopped and pedestrians can proceed to cross the road. Therefore, the correct action to take when seeing a green man is to cross the road.
3.
What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment and never in a thousand years?
Correct Answer
D. The letter "M".
Explanation
The letter "M" is the correct answer because it occurs once in the word "minute," twice in the word "moment," and never in the phrase "thousand years." This is a play on words, as the question is asking for something that physically occurs, and the letter "M" fits the criteria.
4.
How can you place a pencil on the floor so no one can see it?
Correct Answer
C. Next to the wall
Explanation
Placing the pencil next to the wall would hide it from view because the wall would act as a barrier, blocking the line of sight from certain angles. This would make it difficult for anyone to see the pencil unless they specifically looked for it from a different perspective.
5.
You throw way the outside, eat the inside, and throw away the inside.
What am I?
Correct Answer
A. Corn on a cob
Explanation
The correct answer is Corn on a cob because when you eat corn on the cob, you typically remove the husk (the outside), eat the kernels (the inside), and discard the cob (the inside).
6.
What language do people speak without saying a word out loud?
Correct Answer
A. Gesturing.
Explanation
Gesturing is a form of nonverbal communication where people use hand movements, body language, and facial expressions to convey their thoughts and feelings without speaking. Unlike making a face, pointing fingers, or jumping, gesturing involves using specific hand and body movements to communicate messages effectively. Therefore, gesturing is the correct answer as it accurately describes a language that people speak without saying a word out loud.
7.
During what month do people sleep the least?
Correct Answer
B. February
Explanation
February is the correct answer because it is the shortest month of the year. With fewer days, people have less time to sleep compared to other months.
8.
What disappears as soon as you say its name?
Correct Answer
B. Silence
Explanation
Silence disappears as soon as you say its name because by speaking or making any sound, you are breaking the absence of noise and creating sound, thus eliminating the state of silence.
9.
There are three sticks. Can you make four out of them without breaking any?
Correct Answer
C. Yes, by drawing the figure 4 with them.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes, by drawing the figure 4 with them." This answer suggests that by using the three sticks creatively, you can arrange them in a way that forms the shape of the number 4. This solution does not involve breaking any of the sticks or requiring additional sticks.
10.
I take what you receive and surrender it all by waving my flag.
What am I?
Correct Answer
A. A mailbox
Explanation
A mailbox is the correct answer because it is a receptacle where you receive letters and packages. The phrase "I take what you receive" suggests that the object is used to collect incoming mail. The phrase "surrender it all by waving my flag" refers to the flag on a mailbox that is raised to indicate outgoing mail. Therefore, a mailbox fits the description given in the question.