School: Béal Átha (Bella) (roll number 10334)
- Location:
- Bella, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Bean Uí Ghionnáin
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- (continued from previous page)66. It's round, it's sound, it's just a pound and would not weigh an ounce?
Ans:- A sovereign.
67. Black and white went up the hill black came down and white stood still?
Ans:- A black hen layed an egg.
68. What is it that holds water although full of holes?
Ans:- A sponge.
69. Why is smiles the longest word in the English language?
Ans:- Because there is a mile between 1st and last letter.
70. What is that which is brought to the table, cut and never eaten?
Ans:- A Pack of Cards.
71. Which is the best way to make a coat last?
Ans:- Make vest and pants first.
72. Who may marry a wife and yet live single all his life?
Ans:- A clergyman.
73. What author was never slow?
Ans:- Swift.
74. Why is a baker a silly fellow?
Ans:- Because he parts with what he kneads.
75. Why is a giraffe that can't hold up his head like next Friday?
Ans:- Because his neck's weak (next week).
76. Under the fire, over the fire and never touches the fire?
Ans:- A cake in an oven.(continues on next page)
