Language Detective
Created by The Inspector,
Dina Peters, M.S. CCC-SLP © 2005
Dear Language Detective,
I need your help to solve these mysteries!!
Please read the clues and then say the correct
answer. If you are sure you know the right
answer, click the
to see the answer! If you
need a hint, click the
. When you solve all of
the mysteries you will become a Master
Detective! Good Luck!
Thank you!
The Inspector
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I am a large, long animal with a
very big mouth, sharp teeth
and a long tail.
I can live in or out of water.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Frog
Alligator
Turtle
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I am a tool with a sharp edge.
I am used to cut wood
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Hammer
Shovel
Saw
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I am something made of straw or
plastic.
I have a wooden handle.
I am used for sweeping.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Duster
Broom
Mop
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I am liquid that is squeezed from
fruit or vegetables.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Juice
Milk
Water
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I am a strong, wild animal with
a mane around my head.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Horse
Tiger
Lion
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I am a very, very large body of
salty water.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Lake
Ocean
River
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I am a piece of cloth or paper
used at meal time to keep the
lips and hands clean.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Napkin
Towel
Rag
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I am a frozen food made of
cream, sugar, and certain kinds of
flavoring.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Pudding
Ice Cream
Jell-O
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I am the cold season of the year.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Fall
Summer
Winter
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I am a small horse
that children can ride.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Pony
Calf
Kid
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I am very tiny pieces of rocks and
stones that have been broken up
that you find by water.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Pebbles
Dirt
Sand
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I am a musical instrument with
four strings and played by
drawing a bow across them.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Harp
Violin
Guitar
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I am an animal that has a hard
shell covering its back that walks
very slowly.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Turtle
Shellfish
Snail
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I am a woman who is the wife of
a king.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Queen
Princess
Duchess
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I am a place where people go to
buy meals that are prepared by
cooks and chefs and served by
waiters & waitresses.
WHAT AM I?
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Click the correct answer:
Cafeteria
Kitchen
Restaurant
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You have become a
Master Detective!
Way to Go!
You Did It!
Bravo!
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