General Riddles

Tear one off and scratch my head what was red is black instead.
A matchstick.

I help all living things to survive. I give shade to others. People use me for their various needs. I have rings to determine my age. Who am I?

I am slim and tall, Many find me desirable and appealing. They touch me and I give a false good feeling. Once I shine in splendor, But only once and then no more. For many I am "to die for". What am I?
A Cigarette

I am soft and transparent. I am so small that you can keep me on your fingers. I have no light but I help you to see the beautiful world. I improve your vision only when I come in contact with you. Who am I?
Contact Lens

Use the word "dormitory" to make two words which will complete the below sentence. Daniel stays in a _______ _______.
dirty room

The anagram of this phrase is an instrument used in the orchestra. What is it? A bliss nectar
Bass clarinet

If 0=4, 1=3, 2=3, 3=5, 4=4, 5=4, 6=3, 7=5, 8=5 and 9=4, find the value of 10, 11 and 12.
10=3, 11=6, 12=6. Explanation: Number of letters in the spelling of each figure.

I go around the world, but always stay in a corner.
Postal Stamp

Find out the difference between 18°C and 64.4°F.
Zero degree

A shepherd has 18 goats. All but 6 die. How many are left?
6 of course!

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