Easy Riddles for Kids (with Answers) — Page 15

What question can you never answer?

Thick and tangy from tomato paste, On burgers and fries, I’m placed. Squeeze me out from a bottle red, A classic dip that’s widespread.

Hint: Sounds like ‘catch up’.

Though often called a veggie, I’m a fruit so fine, In sauces and salads, I brightly shine. Red and juicy with seeds inside, On pizza and pasta, I can’t hide.

Hint: ketchup

• Slice me into rounds to show off my colorful insides.
• Dip me in soy sauce and pick me up with chopsticks.
• There are many types: California, spicy tuna, etc.

Hint: I’m not sashimi; I have rice.

• I’m a star on pizza and caprese salad.
• Made from Italian tradition, I’m milky and mild.
• In balls or blocks, I’m pure cheesy joy.

Hint: Think of a classic Italian cheese.

I’m a circular feast on a crusty base, With sauce and cheese in every space. Pepperoni, veggies, or just plain, I’m the star of the dinner game.

Hint: Italian pie

I have a simple strap that hugs your big toe. I protect your soles wherever you go. On sidewalks and sand, I’m cheap and light, But watch out for puddles, I’m not watertight.

Hint: You wear me at the pool and the beach.

What’s as big as you are yet doesn’t weigh an ounce?

What’s the greatest worldwide use of cowhide?

• Start with the number thirty.
• Divide it by a special fraction: one-half.
• Then add five to that result.
• The answer is bigger than you might think.
• Try it out!

Hint: Dividing by ½ is the same as multiplying by 2.

I stretch beyond where your eyes can see. I’m home to dolphins and manatee. My tides go in and out each day, And surfers love to ride my spray.

Hint: You might find shells along my shore.

From a pig I come in long, thin slices, Fry me up for breakfast spices. Sizzle and pop in the pan, With eggs and toast, I’m the man.

Hint: crispy pork

I rise on the beach with turrets and walls. You dig and you pat until it stands tall. But the ocean sneaks in with a watery sigh, And flattens my towers without a good-bye.

Hint: You need a bucket and a shovel to build me.

• I’m full of paprika and tender beef chunks.
• Serve me over noodles or with crusty bread.
• I’ve been simmering for hours to get perfect.

Hint: I’m not chili, but I’m just as warming.

• I’m a delicacy, served on the half shell.
• Some say I taste like the ocean.
• You might need to slurp me to enjoy.

Hint: I’m not a clam, but we’re both bivalves.

Gills and scales, I live in the deep, On a plate, I’m a healthy keep. Grilled or fried with a squeeze of lemon, From the ocean to your den.

Hint: seafood

Two dark lenses in a frame. Without me, you might squint at the sun’s flame. I sit on your nose and ears with care, Making everything cooler in the glare.

Hint: People often wear me at the beach.

I’m a wet and winding path from top to pool. You sit on me and zoom, feeling cool. At the bottom, I toss you with a thrill. Climb back up for another spill.

Hint: You might find me at a water park.

In bunches I hang, green or purple hue, Pop me in your mouth, a sweet or sour chew. I make juice and jelly, a fruity treat, No need for wine, I’m still a healthy feat.

Hint: vine fruit

• I’m like an orange but smaller and sweeter.
• My skin fits loosely, so I’m easy to open.
• Often given as a gift during certain holidays.

Hint: I’m not a Clementine, but close.