Children often have a unique perspective on the world, one that can lead to some hilariously unexpected answers on tests. Their innocent misunderstandings or literal interpretations can turn a routine school day into a memory that makes us laugh for years. Here are 12 funny answers that children have written on tests:
1. Question: Name the quadrilateral.
Child’s Answer: “Bob”
2. Question: What is the strongest force on earth?
Child’s Answer: “Love”
3. Math Problem: Solve 5x + 2 = 12.
Child’s Answer: “x = Use a calculator.”
4. Question: What ended in 1896?
Child’s Answer: “1895”
5. Essay Prompt: Explain the phrase ‘Free Press.’
Child’s Answer: “When your mom irons trousers for you.”
6. Science Question: What is a vacuum?
Child’s Answer: “Something my mom says I should use more.”
7. Historical Question: Who was Christopher Columbus?
Child’s Answer: “I don’t know who he is, but I think he discovered Ohio.”
8. Question on an English Test: Use ‘defeat,’ ‘defense,’ and ‘detail’ in a sentence.
Child’s Answer: “De feet of de dog went over de fence before de tail.”
9. Question in Biology: What is a fibula?
Child’s Answer: “A little lie.”
10. Geography Test Question: Where are the Andes?
Child’s Answer: “At the end of those wristies.”
11. Math Problem asking to show work:
The Problem Presented:
\( 6 \times 3 = \)
Child’s Answer:
\( 6 + 6 + 6 = 18 \)
(Accompanied by a note that said “I prefer addition.”)
12. Spelling Test:
The Teacher Asked:
Please spell “hexagon.”
Child’s answer:
“M-A-G-I-C”
These creative answers certainly remind us of the playfulness and innocence of children, as well as their ability to see the world through a refreshingly different lens!
