Question

Which are examples of puns? Select three options.

It’s pointless to write with a broken pencil.
Early to bed means early to rise.
The poor, old cow was udderly exhausted.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
That lightning storm was just shocking.

Answer 1

Selections:
- It’s pointless to write with a broken pencil. (pun on "point"/"pointless")
- The poor, old cow was udderly exhausted. (pun on "udderly"/"utterly")
- That lightning storm was just shocking. (pun on "shocking" = surprising vs. electric shock)