School: Matehy, Inniscarra
- Location:
- Saint Ann's Hill, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Conchobhar Ó Liatháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0347, Page 214
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- (continued from previous page)Ans:- Yesterday.
21. Q:- What number is finished by adding one letter?
Ans:- One, add d and it is done.
22. Q:- Why do soldiers feel glad on April 1st?
Ans:- Because their of 31 days is over.
23. Q:- What is the quickest way to widen a road?
Ans:- Add b and it is broad.
24. Q:- What is the letter g like the first sweet you take out of a bag?
Ans:- because it makes one g-one.
25. Q:- What smells most in a chemists shop?
Ans:- The nose.
26. Q:- What do you see prople drink with?
Ans:- Your eyes.
27. Q:- What is full of holes but holds water?
Ans:- A sponge.
28. Q:- What never has boots to wear, yet wears boots?
Ans:- A football.
29. Q:- What always walks with its head down?
Ans:- A nail in your boot.
30. Q:- What is most like a cat looking out a window?
Ans:- A cat looking in a window.
31. Q:- What is the difference between a fisherman and a lazy boy?
Ans:- One baits his hooks, and the other hates his books.
- Collector
- Nancy O' Sullivan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Gilcagh, Co. Cork
