
Jobs and Occupations Riddles
Quiz by Luis Herrera Rosales
Tag the questions with any skills you have. Your dashboard will track each student's mastery of each skill.
I move people around. I drive a car. I charge a fare. I drive a taxi.Â
What am I?
IÂ wear a uniform. I work in a hospital. I make sick people feel better. What am I?
I wear a uniform. I often have a gun. I conduct traffic. I catch thieves.
What am I?
IÂ wear a uniform. I am often a woman. I work in a hospital. I help a doctor.
What am I?
I use markers or chalk. I work in a school. I have students. I give homework.
What am I?
I like the ocean. I have nets. I work on a boat. I catch fish.
What am I?
I work in the sky. I’m often a woman. I serve food and drinks. I’m usually good-looking.
What am I?
I wear a uniform. I travel a lot. People call me captain. I fly planes.
What am I?
I work in an office. I make phone calls. I send emails. I make appointments.
What am I?
I wear a uniform. I often wear green. I have a gun or rifle. I defend my country.
What am I?
IÂ work at or near home. I drive a tractor. I grow vegetables. I have animals in the field.
What am I?
I work with scissors. I work in a salon. I wash, dry and brush. I cut hair.
What am I?
I wear a white hat. I feed people. I work in a kitchen. I cook.
What am I?
Many people believe this job is only for young and beautiful. Babies, young children and old people can do this job. This job can be full-time or part time. This job may require travelling in different countries and cities.
What am I?
In the movies I wear a raincoat and carry a magnifying glass. In real life I don’t wear a uniform. I search for clues to solve crimes by asking questions and observe the crime scene. I work for the police or for myself.
What am I?
I could say, what big teeth you have to my patients. My patients are often hairy. I work with living creatures and they communicate without words. I can make my patients well with shots/injections and pills or creams.
What am I?
I am needed when there is a flood or a leak in your house. I usually work in the kitchen or bathroom. I have a box with special tools. I can solve all your water problems. My work can be messy and dirty.
What am I?
I am afraid of dogs. I visit your home five to six days a week. People like to see me because I usually bring something good. I wear a uniform and can travel in a special truck or van. Bad weather doesn’t stop me.
What am I?
My job is not on a planet Earth. I wear a special outfit and a helmet. I travel long distances far away from the Earth. Sometimes I work outside. I also do research inside. I travel with several other people. Who am I?
I like interviewing interesting people. I need to collect and report new for television. I am outgoing and cheerful.
Who am I?
I have strong debating skills. I advise people about law. I represent people in court. I am talkative and smart.
Who am I?
I wear a red uniform with a helmet. I save people from fire. I am brave and strong.
Who am I?
Most people are afraid of me. I wear a uniform. My office has a comfortable chair but a lot of strange, noisy machines. You should visit me once a year for good health.
Who am I?
I like to draw, make pictures with different colors and techniques.
What am I?
My hands are dirty most of the time. I use oil, grease and other tools to fix your vehicle when it's broken.
I wear a wig when I am at work and deal with legal issues. I listen to what the witnesses have to say and look at all the evidence. I have a commitment to impartiality.Â
Who am I?
I sometimes conduct research and work on a variety of projects, I manage laboratory teams. I also work in an office, preparing technical reports and presenting my findings. I may have to analyze enzymes, DNA and other molecules. I often wear a white coat.Â
Who am I?