Detective Clues: Solve the Mystery in the Puzzle Worksheet

The detective clues activity takes a bit of preparation beforehand to make it a success. Before class, the teacher prints out the puzzle worksheet and cuts out each clue. Next, the teacher hangs up each clue on the walls.

When students enter class, the teacher assigns students into groups of four. While one student is the secretary, the other three are detectives. Next, students walk around the classroom searching for clues. After the detectives find each clue, they memorize it and report it to the secretary in English. When they return to the secretary, the secretary writes down the clue.

After the detectives collect all the clues, each group has to solve the puzzle worksheet. Below the activity sheet, we’ve provided answers to the worksheet.

Puzzle Worksheet Clues

1. The woman with the cat is 30 years old
2. Edward is to the left of Bob
3. The tallest man is 40 years old
4. Sally likes music
5. Kumar is 55 years old
6. Janet is next to the oldest man
7. The youngest woman is 25 years old
8. One of the men is 35 years old

Puzzle Worksheet Answers: From Left to Right

1. Edward – 40 years old
2. Bob – 35 years old
3. Janet – 30 years old
4. Kumar – 55 years old
5. Sally – 25 years old

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If you need more puzzle-style worksheets, see our free printable activity sheets below.

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