Did you get it right?
This riddle says: I get shorter the more I work. What am I? It is a simple everyday-object riddle, but the wording makes people think of a person first.
The Answer
The correct answer is: A pencil.
Here is why
- A pencil does its work when you write with it.
- Each time it writes, the point wears down.
- After sharpening and using it again, the pencil becomes shorter.
Why people miss it
The trick is that the word ‘work’ does not mean a job. It means the pencil is being used.
What answer did you get before checking?
