Before

A sixth grade class is doing some spelling drills. Can anyone spell the word 'before'?"

Tommy stands up and says, "Before, B-E-P-H-O-R."

The teacher says, "No, that's wrong. Can anyone else spell the word 'before'?"

Bobby stands up and says, "Before, B-E-F-O-O-R."

Again the teacher says, "No, that's wrong." Can anyone else spell the word 'before'?"

Little Johnny stands up and says, "Before, B-E-F-O-R-E."

"Excellent Johnny! Now, can you use it in a sentence?"

Little Johnny says, "That's easy -- two plus two be fore."