Who Am I? – Halloween Riddles – Mystery Monster Riddles: Who Am I? Free printable PDF
Who Am I? – Halloween Riddles
This fun and spooky riddle challenge is a great way to introduce students to different mythological and fictional creatures while helping them practice critical thinking, vocabulary, and sentence structure. Let’s break down each clue to identify the creature behind each description.
(1) “I was wrapped in white and buried in my tomb…”
- Who am I? A Mummy.
- Explanation: Mummies are ancient bodies preserved in tombs, often with treasures, waiting in darkness under layers of sand.
(2) “I am a monster that has been on a diet…”
- Who am I? A Skeleton.
- Explanation: A skeleton is literally all bones with no skin or muscles, and it rattles when it moves or talks.
(3) “I come from far, far away…”
- Who am I? An Alien.
- Explanation: Aliens are often depicted as green creatures from other planets, sometimes abducting Earthlings for experiments or zoos.
(4) “Welcome! Have a seat. Dinner will be served shortly…”
- Who am I? A Vampire.
- Explanation: Vampires are known for drinking blood (often disguised as grape juice) and avoiding garlic, while being interested in their victim’s necks.
(5) “I walk through walls as I please…”
- Who am I? A Ghost.
- Explanation: Ghosts are believed to haunt old houses, castles, and graveyards, making spooky noises and sometimes rattling chains.
(6) “Most of the time, you would never guess I was a monster…”
- Who am I? A Werewolf.
- Explanation: Werewolves appear normal most of the time, but during a full moon, they transform, howl, and can turn others into werewolves by biting them.
(7) “Made of metal, I do the work of my master…”
- Who am I? A Robot.
- Explanation: Robots are often controlled by a master using remote control and, in some stories, are created to take over the world.
(8) “Dressed in black, I brew potions…”
- Who am I? A Witch.
- Explanation: Witches are typically depicted in black clothing, brewing potions, casting spells, and cursing those who disturb them or their cats.
(9) “I live under bridges and in caves…”
- Who am I? A Troll.
- Explanation: Trolls are known for living under bridges or in caves, being large and ugly, and attacking travelers. The word “troll” rhymes with “roll.”
Summary of Answers:
- Mummy
- Skeleton
- Alien
- Vampire
- Ghost
- Werewolf
- Robot
- Witch
- Troll
Language Practice Tips:
- Vocabulary: Words like “wrapped,” “tomb,” “diet,” “rattle,” “brew,” and “potion” can be explored for meanings and usage.
- Grammar: Focus on descriptive language (adjectives and verbs) like “wrapped in white,” “rattle,” “cast spells,” and “howl.”
- Critical Thinking: Ask students to guess the creature based on clues, encouraging logical deduction and creativity.
This activity helps make learning both fun and educational by combining riddles, mythological creatures, and language practice!s!
Who Am I? Halloween Riddles
| (1) I was wrapped in white and buried in my tomb a long time ago. Now, I wait in the dark with my golden treasures all around. Outside the sand piles high over top my tomb. | (2) I am a monster that has been on a diet. There is no fat on me! Or muscle either! You might say that I am all skin and bones –without the skin. I rattle when I walk. And my teeth chatter when I talk. | (3) I come from far, far away. Most people think I am green and hideous. But really I am not so bad. I am just looking for a few Earthlings to put in my zoo back on my home planet. |
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| (4) Welcome! Have a seat. Dinner will be served shortly. Sorry we don’t have any garlic bread. I can’t stand it. What am I drinking you ask? Don’t worry . . . it’s . . um . . . grape juice. Now just relax while I look at your neck. | (5) I walk through walls as I please. Sometimes you can see me and sometimes you can’t. I moan and I groan. I rattle chains. You find me in old houses, graveyards, and castles. | (6) Most of the time, you would never guess I was a monster because I look just like you. But once a month, I let my hair down and howl at the moon. But beware! If I bite you will become like me. |
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| (7) Made of metal, I do the work of my master who controls me by remote control. My master made me to take over the world. | (8) Dressed in black, I brew potions, I cast spells, and I put curses on people. If you bother me or my cat, you’ll sit on a lily pad and eat flies. | (9) I live under bridges and in caves. I eat travelers that pass my way. I am large and ugly. I carry a club. Think of a word that rhymes with ‘roll.’ |
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Who Am I? Halloween Riddles
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