In 21st Century society, learning takes many forms. A basic method of learning is recall; and often, this recall is done through association. How did children of yesteryear learn the alphabet? They sang the letter name. Even today, children sing :

Ay, Be, Cee, Dee, Ee ,Efe, Gee.

This method does not provide the phonetic sound of letters, which is good to know. But, many words are not phonetic.They have to be remembered as sight words. English language has rules and countless exceptions to the rules! A simple example is July and truly. Of course there are others too numerous to mention such as rough, tough, enough and dough [which some call 'duff' as in 'guava dough' !Even though it is really guava dough, most individuals break the rule and call it duff.They even spell it that way!

Counting was done by association too.

One two, buckle my shoe.

Three, four, shut the door.

Five six, pick up stick...

Some people criticize the learning methods of the past as promoting rote and not stimulated thinkers. Today, the stimulated thinkers are those who design electronic games and other pleasure activities for the masses who sit before a television, an X Box, PlayStation or computer. No longer is Alzheimer limited to Grandma and Grandpa. Some young children forget instructions or what was said within two minutes of hearing it; and they want someone to repeat the information!

Do you know how to 'think outside the box' using association? This puzzle is quite simple. You are given clues; but you are required to think of the associated body part.

1. ocean, shoes ____________________

2. lettuce, cabbage, bed _____________________

3.potato, needle,storm,providence _____________________

4.grouper,coral,lakes _____________________

5.road,bottle,season ____________________

How did you score? Did you know all the answers? Did you know some of them? Are you uncertain and need some answers?

These are easier, so do not give up yet.

6.corn _________________

7.rose __________________

8.macaroni ___________________

9.coral ___________________

10.beans ___________________

Were these answers easier? Which one did you struggle with? Do you want to know the answers now? These answers are really easy.  Are you willing to try one more round?

11.table,chair ________________

12.airplane _________________

13.artichoke __________________

14.river __________________

15.zipper ___________________

Now that you have attempted and answered the questions, the logical next step is to discover the answers. You do not want to keep your genius ability and ingenuity to yourself, would you? As the one who devised this puzzle, I am aware of the fact that great minds think alike. Some great minds have odd answers, the ones that ordinary minds do not consider. That is one reason why the challenge was to think outside the box. We can all learn from each other.

Everyone - comics, wet sponges, the geniuses, the ingeniouses - are all invited to provide answers and comments. The links will provide some answers. Those who are interested in knowing all the answers can indicate that via a comment. But, I am confident that this was a relatively easy puzzle and a large percentage will know all or most of the answers. All the answers will be provided; but your participation will add zest and fun to this hub.