The teacher told her class the word of the day was "dictate" and who could spell it.

Johnny raises his hand and he says d-i-k-t-a-t-e-. Teacher says sorry that's wrong and calls on Betty. Betty says d-i-c-k-t-a-t-e.

Sorry says the teacher, that's not right. She calls on Darla and Darla says d-i-c-t-a-t-e. Very good Darla, says the teacher, that's correct. Now, says the teacher, who can use this word in a sentence?

Johnny raises his hand I know-I know, he says.

OK says the teacher, please use the word Johnnie.

Johnnie says: Hey Darla how did my dictate last night?