School: Rahan (roll number 9096)
- Location:
- Rahan, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máire Ní Cholmáin
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- (continued from previous page)What is always behind time.?
Ans The back of a clock.
People enjoy themselves asking and trying to solve these riddles by the fireside. - What is it that when it gets older grows smaller?
Ans A candle
What has an eye but cannot see?
Ans A needle
What keys will not open a lock?
Ans The keys of a piano
What bed cannot be covered by a sheet?
Ans The sea bed.