Children. A frying-pan.

Teacher. What use does your mother make of it?

Children. She sometimes beats father about the head with it.

Teacher. Has your mother got a mangle?

Children. No, she's sold it.

Teacher. What colour is the orange?

Children. Orange colour.

Teacher. How large is this orange which I hold in my hand?

Children. As big again as a half.

Teacher. How long will oranges keep in this climate?