A teacher asked her students to use the word “fascinate” in a sentence.
Molly eagerly raised her hand and said, “My family visited my grandfather’s farm, and I was fascinated by his sheep.”
“Nice try,” the teacher replied, “but I wanted you to use the word ‘fascinate,’ not ‘fascinated.’”
Next, Sally volunteered. “We went to Rock City, and the trip was fascinating.”
“Good sentence,” said the teacher, “but again, I need the exact word ‘fascinate.’”
Then Little Johnny’s hand shot up.
The teacher hesitated. Johnny had a reputation for unexpected answers. Still, she figured there was no possible way he could misuse a simple word like “fascinate.”
Reluctantly, she called on him.
Johnny stood up and said, “My Aunt Carol has a sweater with ten buttons, but because she’s so well-endowed, she can only fasten eight.”
The teacher blinked in confusion.
Johnny smiled and added, “That means her chest can fascinate!”
The teacher buried her face in her hands as the class erupted with laughter.
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