Heather
2006-07-30 13:33:41 |
Does anybody know...
...what you call the type of problem that used to be popular in mad magazine, where you fill in a grid from a set of statements about half a dozen people, for example: "The person who is wearing green does not own a cat." "Mrs. nelson has a pet." etc.
The first part of my question is what they're called, and the second part is where to find them. I feel like I'm looking for a needle in a haystack. I'd really love to use one in my ESL grammar class tomorrow. Last minute, I know. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Hedi |
Dej Mar
2006-07-30 15:29:44 |
Re: Does anybody know...
The puzzle type is simply called a "logic puzzle". There are several at Perplexus and elsewhere on the web. On the home page of Perplexus, just simply choose Logic as the problem category and you may find one that might interest you. Or you may use a search engine and search on "logic puzzles". Doing so, you will find several links to sites that present them. You may also find the type in puzzle magazines (often found at a supermarket or newstand) which features "logic puzzles". |
Federico Kereki
2006-07-31 13:01:53 |
MAD Magazine
But MAD Magazine never published those! And be careful, or they'll send their "usual gang of idiots" to your home! |
Josie Faulkner
2006-07-31 18:47:32 |
Re: Does anybody know...
Hi Heather, I don't know where you live, but if you are in the UK, there is a mag called Logic Problems, published by Puzzler Media. This is bulging with the type of problems you describe.
Hope this helps.
Josie |
