Elementary, My Dear Grammar

Abstract addition. Subversive subtraction.
Rabid multiplication. Joy division.
Golly geometry. Southern calculus.
Recession.
Principal’s officer. Superintendent hero.
School board stiff. Busdriver ed.
Monkey bars and grills. Chalkboard outlines.
Hot lunch date. Hall Monitor and Merrimac.
Boys’ rumor. Raised hand jive.
Wood shop stewart. Penmanship of state.
Gym class distinction. Playground zero.
Report card dealer. Detention deficit.
Inkwell being. Spelling bee hives.
Pencil box turtle. Book covergirl.
Teacher’s pet peeve. Dunce cap and gown.
Immediate graduation.

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