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53 hilarious homework answers from kids that are so wrong, they’re right.

by Megan Zander

Megan Zander

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Since the dawn of time, kids have hated homework. And can you blame them? It’s a total drag — but there are ways to keep things interesting.

Case in point: These hilarious homework answers. Whether the kids who completed these assignments are dead serious or just pulling their teacher’s leg, we can’t help but applaud their efforts.

Originally published June 2016. Updated June 2017.  

Technically correct

But really, they were just following the directions very, very closely.

Girl code is sacred

This child is a genius, and so is her mother.

A for effort

Even this sad stick figure knows this isn’t the best answer.

This kid clearly loved ‘The Lion King’

With such a clear setup, it’s kind of hard to resist this one… 

Animal lover

This student is 100 percent correct.

Captain obvious

If you’re going to try a cheeky answer, at least make sure you spell it correctly.

Stickler for details

Probably safe to assume this student will not end up being the teacher’s pet.

True or false

What takes longer, studying for the exam or practicing how to write “fruse”?

Math can solve anything

Short, sweet and sadly wrong.

Not very nice

Going to go out on a limb and assume this student isn’t in the marching band.

Environmentalist in the making

Give the kid an A for knowing at such a young age what so many adults can’t seem to comprehend. 

Funny, but wrong

If they can’t hack college, they’ve got a bright future as a stand-up comedian. 

The fierce female form

Failed the biology exam, nailed the tiger drawing.

Easier to spot than Waldo

All the single ladies

You just know that after she graded this paper that teacher had this song stuck in her head for the rest of the night.

Good book, bad answer

Great book, bad answer.

The metric system is tough

If only conversions really were this simple.

Now add the head bob

Haddaway approves.

When less isn’t more

It’s not technically wrong, but it sure isn’t correct either.

An expansive answer

Peter’s math teacher may not find it funny, but his philosophy teacher would likely approve.

This kid’s a survivor

If the zombies ever attack, this is the kid you want on your team.

Confidence is key

It may not be the answer the teacher was looking for , but that doesn’t mean it’s not true.

A hobbit-approved answer

Gollum would probably find this answer to be precious.

Be right back, putting Tedison and Cate on the list of potential baby names.

Minor clarification

Snow shovels are the new controversial topic.

Getting punny

A sad day for the birds of science community.

You didn’t specify which anagram

I’ll explain it when you’re older.

Literary critic in the making

It’s great to see a professional’s thought processes.

An etiquette lesson

Rumor has it, they also don’t poop or burp.

Drawing isn’t for everyone

A blob is whatever you want it to be.

A blast from the past

It doesn’t get more accurate than this.

The lesser known President Lincoln

Four score and seven years ago, our fathers invented sliced deli meat.

Celebrity guest appearance

Kids know the darndest things.

The loose change debate

You can’t blame her for not wanting to carry around pennies in this day and age.

School electives

What happened to taking home ec?

Slight spelling mistake

One letter can really change a word.

Sunday school blunder

The history books depict it a little differently.

Celebrity gossip

But he hides it so well!

Getting philosophical

The film industry begs to differ.

Homework wars

It’s impossible to avoid spoilers these days…

A little too creative

Weird questions deserve weird answers.

Angry confusion

Bubble letters don’t cushion the blow.

Homework reveals a lot

Dad probably won’t be putting this one on the fridge.

Learning more about the public school system

And Mrs. Edwards, too.

A+ imagination, D- following directions

With little studying comes great banana car.

The dark side of recess

Some children have different dreams.

Empty commands

Now if you had said brother…

The shape naming game

One-upping the teacher

Sometimes, answers are better left unsaid.

Freudian slip

Compliments to the president

This “Letter to Elected Official” assignment says it all: About your war against terrorism? I like what you did there.

Spelling bee fail

Apparently, there was more than one “correct” answer.

Best answer ever

By referencing the Wounded Warrior Project  the student just became the teacher.

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26 Times Kids' Homework Assignments Turned Embarrassingly Rated R

Getting kids to do their homework is a chore in and of itself. There will be questions the kids don't know how to answer, dozens of spelling mistakes, and maybe even times when even mom and dad can't figure out the solution to a problem. But what to do when a child goes rogue and answers the questions in an ahem "explicit" way?

Not on purpose, of course, but there is always that one child who doesn't quite know how to spell "clock." While it is hysterical if mom or dad catches it in time, should they miss it, they could have a lot of explaining to do at the next parent-teacher conference. 

There have always been kids who have some "interesting" interpretations of mops, scissors, and what it looks like to be sprayed with a water gun (LOL). The difference now is that parents and caregivers all have cellphones and social media to keep track of every hilarious thing their kids write down. And some of the things they come up with are … pretty hilariously inappropriate. 

Truly these are all cases of kids say the darnedest things, and hey, everyone has to be really bad at spelling and drawing until they get good. These X-rated flops are the internet's gain! Check out these amazing homework fails which go to show that parents do need to look over a child's homework before it gets submitted. From accidental curse words to anatomically correct drawings, these homework fails are the laugh every parent needs today. but honestly, these homework fails would be too cringey if these kids weren't so cute!

A Surprising Revelation

Whoops! This kid's totally innocent spelling mistake has some pretty terrible implications … especially for poor Veronica. As the child's mom writes in her  Instagram caption , "Wow Lucian, stay away from Veronica."

'How Many Girls Like to Play With Balls?'

Truly the question of our time, how many girls do like to play with balls? We'd be willing to bet money that whoever this question writer is, he or she certainly got a quick chuckle from writing this double entendre of a prompt.

It Was Supposed to Say 'To Get in Your PJs and Go to Sleep'

Oh boy, this tiny mistake has us rolling. The owner of the since-deleted Instagram account made it known that, "It was supposed to say 'to get in your PJs and go to sleep.'"

Luckily this mistake was caught before this child turned her assignment in, but think about the look on the teacher's face!

He Takes Off His What?

What? They meant, "He takes off his rooster" … right? We get it, the c and s sounds can be hard to master. Unfortunately for this child, much to his/her future embarrassment!

Not *Quite* a Mop

A little rhyme about this photo:

This assignment turned out to be a flop when this child misdrew a mop Their spelling is seamless, but they drew a … oh my, and now their grade is not tops.

A Creative Answer

The  Instagram mom  who posted this gem captioned this assignment, "Couldn't stop laughing after checking my son's homework." Look, learning new words is tough , OK?

Not Blaming the Dog for This One

Hey, at least this drawing is truthful. This little guy spoke from his heart and his heart said "Oops" when he passed gas. We especially like the tornado of gas coming from his bottom.

Just a Tiny Bug of a Problem

"That moment when you realize you need to teach your daughter how to spell 'insects,'" wrote an Instagram user who since deleted their account. Unfortunately, the top question also prompts the children to list ways that they can earn money. Yeesh !

The Thinker

"Judging by the little picture, #9 appears to be right. I don't think the teacher was amused though," an amused parent writes on Instagram . This parent isn't wrong though!

Just Like Mommy

It's bad when Mom has to write a note to the teacher to explain herself the next day. Unfortunately for this mom, her daughter depicted her career working at Home Depot, as … well, something a little more adult.

Interpretive Art

This amused  Instagram  mom writes, "I can't even with this #homeworkfail. I think he is supposed to be on a seesaw?" Of course, a seesaw. We don't see anything else …

Careful With That Water Gun!

This is a case of poor placement. All this little girl wanted to do was properly show her understanding of the word "drench," and now — well, now she's demonstrating something else completely. This situation definitely calls for a good eraser.

A Poor Scramble

Yikes! This can't be what this little boy meant to write. What he meant is  his pen is in a goat  — wait, no! That still doesn't make sense. What's going on here, anyway?

Every little girl goes through a horse phase, but sometimes it's the spelling that trips her up. Some facts mentioned about "hores": they have other "hores" friends, and surprisingly, her dad wants a "hores, but my mom says no." Hmm.

Almost … Doesn't Count

This one will make one do a double take. T is for what? Thank goodness for the teacher's note at the bottom! It's a little wink-wink, nudge-nudge at Mom and Dad for this confusing title.

A Little Accident

As the Instagram user pointed out, this was supposed to be a drawing of someone spitting on the ground. Instead, it looks like, well, we're not sure. It could be a person balancing on a pile of rocks in rated G land. Or, it could be someone pooping. Or peeing. Or shooting rocks from some unknown place we don't want to think about. Like all great works of art, it's open to interpretation.

Technically, They're Right …

Listen, to be fair, there are probably quite a few parents who have one of these boxes in the fridge. And I mean, the kid isn't wrong about the shape! And as keepingupwiththevissmas noted, at least the teach got a good laugh.

The Wrong Noun

It is a noun … just the wrong one. Oh what missing a simple letter can do. It happens all the time, but it can be awfully embarrassing, and totally hilarious when it does.

Trust Us, He Had a Different Drink in Mind

This is laugh-out-loud hysterical. Phonetically, they nailed it. In actuality …

This little one really tried and came really close, but instead, things went really awry. We can only imagine that teachers reaction.

It's definitely confusing, but that's not exactly what happens in fractions, bud. This is why it's so important to check the kid's homework before sending it back into school each morning.

The parents of this one should honestly be proud. They raised a resourceful kid. Maybe they should let them know though that cannibalism isn't really a healthy diet. Just imagine!

OK, looking at this question, the teach had to be trolling for funny answers right? They were totally set up to fail. Inappropriateness aside, we say the kid still should have gotten full credit.

Suspicious Leaf

We're sure more than a few parents were laughing at this assignment. Honestly, it probably looked pretty innocent until it got colored in green. The publisher should be able to do better though.

Not sure if I'd want to go out with one of these hats honestly. Valiant effort, kid. Poor kid. Who knew a simple, straightforward hat drawing could go left so quickly?

If This Were Anatomy Class

Props to this kid for knowing the basics at least? Though we're sure the arrow was intended to point elsewhere, we can't help but wonder what else they were expecting.

Perhaps it's not R-rated, but it sure is dark. Oh, and funny as hell. This kid has clearly made all the right connections and is thinking quite logically. They've probably watched enough cartoons to know how things work in real life.

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18 Funny Homework Answers from Kids Who Are Going Places

These snarky students are smart alecks at heart

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When you're a  student , homework is an unavoidable fact of life. Kids these days often face hours of homework assignments each week—it's no wonder that some of their answers turn out a little snarky. 

Lucky for us, the funniest homework answers often end up on the Internet, courtesy of amused parents or teachers . Some of these students are being deliberately funny; others may very well be trying ( and failing ) to find the right answer. We think every single one of them deserves a place in the  Smart Aleck Hall of Fame .

Extra Credit for the Snazzy Drawing

"Show your thinking?" 

Challenge accepted!

"What do you need to find?"

"The answer."

Thank you, Captain Obvious. That's really helpful .

Just Following the Directions

The assignment said to write "< or >" so that's exactly what this student did. What's the problem here?

You know what they say — never trust a fart. 

For those who may not know, "shart" is slang for what happens when you do trust a fart. Use your imagination.

That's Just Your Opinion

Some say Tony is disciplined and loves music. Others say Tony is probably a huge nerd. No shame in that game, Tony!

Seems Legit

Why do we know anything , Sharon? Because we're SMART!

Somebody give this kid a scholarship.

Don't Be Silly, Kid

Pssh. "Tedison" is not even a real name... but we totally wish it was.

Failing Biology and Acing Zoology

Sure, this student doesn't know the difference between an ovary and a fallopian tube, but check out that kick-butt tiger face! Points for creativity?

Find X? No problem, there it is. It was right there all along! How did you miss that, Teach?

The Metric System Is Confusing

We can partially blame the American system of measurement for this one, but this student also gets bonus points for the sheer genius of the  utterly sarcastic remark. 

So Wrong, Yet So Right

Again, this answer isn't even wrong. It's technically totally, 100% correct! Maybe the teacher needs to rethink those test questions.

(Nah, not really.)

"April Ham Lincoln."

Remember what the great former president April Ham Lincoln once said: "Four scones and seven beers ago."

Wait, that's not right. Or is it?

An Example of Being Too Honest

This sounds like something out of "Breaking Bad." We really, REALLY hope this is a little kid spelling error situation.

She Must Work at the School in #13

Some teachers will go above and beyond to bond with their students, but this is ridiculous. Get your act together, Mrs. Edwards!

I See How It Is at Your House...

This is an actual quote from a first grade student. How did the teacher not die laughing?!

Comedian Chris Rock once famously said, "As a father, you have only one job to do: Keep your daughter off the pole!"

Clearly, this kid's family has some work to do in that department.

Hold Up There, Buddy

From "I like to play football" to "I am a god" in just a few short sentences. That's quite a leap!

Tell the truth: this is Tom Brady 's homework from 30 years ago, isn't it?

That's Extremely Literal

The difference between six and eight IS that eight is more curly. That's not silly – it's just accurate.

Okay, so I never did that well in math class either. Sue me.

She Deserves Extra Credit

We'll end on a positive note. This student followed directions to the letter and did exactly what she was told to do:

"Write a story to go with this picture. Use capitals and punctuation."

She not only created a funny story about this really, really weird picture of a cat overseeing a pile of hot dogs, but she also used CAPITALS and lots of exclamation points. Who cares what the teacher thought — this kid deserves an A+!

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26 of the funniest answers children have written on homework assignments

Kids really do say the darndest things, but they also write them down sometimes, too.

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We Can't Stop Laughing at These Kids' Hilarious Homework Blunders

Updated on 8/31/2020 at 12:40 PM

After a long day of school — whether virtual or in-person — the idea of homework can drain the life out of both parents and children (but mostly parents, obviously). Kids will be kids though, so even in something as mundane as homework, children somehow find a way to make us laugh uncontrollably.

Whether they were due to hilarious spelling errors, kid-drawings that could be interpreted as, um, other (inappropriate) things, or just the ol' Common Core blunder , the following homework assignments failed so hard that we can't stop laughing.

Confusing Common Core

We're as stumped about Common Core as this kiddo was.

Literal Interpretation

I mean, it says "draw a picture."

Follows Directions Well

Also very literally.

Friends For the Win

That's an A+ in girl power right there.

Capitals and Punctuation

Looks like Lola deserves an A for this one!

Show Your Thinking

Well, he did , didn't he?

Natural Resources Problem Solving

This is conservation at its finest.

Stray Doodles

He just wanted to represent the number four with the very best gingerbread men he could draw.

Holy Homework

A strong ego, for sure.

Simple Subtraction

Open-ended response.

"Eating bacon!"

What Makes You Happy?

Hot cockolate — erm, chocolate — makes us happy, too.

Show How You Know the Answer

Why have three rainbows when you could have 10?

Multiple Choice

We think that this is a perfectly acceptable answer regarding tornado safety.

Alphabetical Order

You've really got to specify further on these things.

I Like Fractioned Butts and I Cannot Lie

Anything that is naturally split in half is made for fractions, no?

What a Disaster

Hey, we think a Sharknado is a disaster for sure.

Reality Check

This kid is going to be a small circle of friends kind of person . . .

Stuck on an Island

That's some serious (dark) thinking ahead.

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25 hilarious answers kids gave for their test and assignment questions

The unfiltered side of a child's brain often comes out at its best in tests or school assignments.

Editor's note: This article has been originally published on May 13, 2022. It has since been updated.

Talking to kids can be mind-boggling. Most of them don't yet have that in-built brain filter telling them what to and what not to say or do. Their wild imagination and curiosity can invoke the most intriguing—and sometimes shocking—questions and responses. This often appears at its most entertaining when they encounter tests or school assignments and their creative minds run wild and free—with hilarious results.

The Instagram profile Funny Kids Test Answers has done a great job of compiling a bunch of these rib-tickling instances of child genius. Here are 25 of the funniest:

22 hilarious homework answers from brilliant kids. #12 made me laugh so hard, LOL!

Remember when you were a kid and your teacher assigned you homework for the weekend? Obviously you were not happy about it, but you just had to get the job done before Monday.

The following kids approached their homework in a totally different way: some of them used their irreverent sense of humor, and even their teacher had a good laugh, some took things way too literally, and some others simply answered the tedious questions in the simplest way possible (literally!).

Anyway, the following 22 homework answers from kids have one thing in common: they are absolutely hilarious!

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1. Which is the best estimate for the length of a football?

2. Use your fingers, or copy from your friend

3. Draw your favorite part of the mass

4. After all, the math is right

6. We can’t blame him…

7. At least he’s a honest kid

10. How easy

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