Pun Patrol Worksheet
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PUN DETECTIVES: UNPACK THE JOKES
Find the double-meaning words and solve each case!
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💡 Quick Guide: How Puns Work 1 Word = 2 Meanings
A pun is a joke made with a word that has two different meanings, or two words that sound the exact same!
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"Why did the tomato blush? Because it saw the salad dressing!"
Pun Word: Dressing
Meaning 1: Putting on clothes
Meaning 2: Salad sauce
🥖👨🍳 CASE 1
"I used to work as a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough."
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2. Meaning A:
3. Meaning B:
🐟🌊 CASE 2
"Why are fish so smart? Because they always swim in schools!"
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2. Meaning A:
3. Meaning B:
🚲😴 CASE 3
"The bicycle couldn't stand up by itself because it was two-tired."
1. Pun Words:
2. Meaning A:
3. Meaning B:
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PUN DETECTIVES: MORE CASE FILES
Solve the cases below and try creating your own pun!
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🎵🪜 CASE 4
"Why did the music teacher bring a ladder to school? To reach the high notes!"
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2. Meaning A:
3. Meaning B:
🌳🍂 CASE 5
"What did the tree say to autumn? 'Leaf me alone!'"
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2. Meaning A:
3. Meaning B:
🌫️🧤 CASE 6
"I tried to catch some fog this morning, but I mist!"
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2. Meaning A:
3. Meaning B:
✨ Bonus: Make Your Own Pun!
Choose 1 Word: bark • bat • scale • bright
My Pun Joke:
The Two Meanings of My Word:
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