School: Tallanstown (roll number 2746)

Location:
Tallonstown, Co. Louth
Teacher:
E. Mac Gráinnne
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  1. Why does a chimney smoke?
    because it cannot chew
    What is it that stands on three legs?
    A pot
    I have a little sister she sits on the hall she drinks all the gets and eats nothing at all?
    A lamp
    What is it that goes up in the air and wears boots and it has none?
    A football
    what goes out when you give it a drink?
    A fire
    what goes around the house and a harrow after it ?
    A hen and chickens
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