School: Beann Gulban (roll number 3301)
- Location:
- Kiltykere, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Mhic Giolla Mhártain
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- (continued from previous page)better off than a tramp?
Ans:- He has visible means of support which the tramp hasn't.
I. Turning and turning and never moves in its place.
Ans:- Sour milk.
II. What is the difference between a tree and an aeroplane?
Ans:- One leaves it shed and the other sheds its leaves.
III. If a man falls off a house what does he fall against?
Ans:- His will.
IV. It is neither inside nor outside yet it cannot be done without.
Ans:- A window.
V. What has a body and no ribs?
Ans:- A tree.
VI. What has ribs and no body?
Ans:- An umbrella.
VII. What kind of tables do we cook and eat?
Ans:- Vegetables.
VIII. How does a dog resemble a tree?(continues on next page)
