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F in Exams: The Very Best Totally Wrong Test Answers
"F" stands for "funny" in this perfect gift for students or anyone who has ever had to struggle through a test and needs a good laugh. Celebrating the creative side of failure in a way we can all relate to, F in Exams gathers the most hilarious and inventive test answers provided by students who, faced with a question they have no hope of getting right, decide to have a li...more
Paperback, 128 pages
Published
February 23rd 2011
by Chronicle Books
(first published September 1st 2008)
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a fun quick read. My favorite:
Name 6 animals that live in the Arctic.
Two polar bears and four seals.
Name 6 animals that live in the Arctic.
Two polar bears and four seals.
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Ranging from the incredibly stupid to the surprisingly witty, F in Exams is chock-ful of F answers that score an A-plus in humor.
Is this book right for you? Well. Pop quiz. Do you find the following images funny?
That's a little taste of what you're in for.
I, personally, found the whole thing incredibly hilarious.
Definitely recommended for teachers!
5 stars!
Is this book right for you? Well. Pop quiz. Do you find the following images funny?
That's a little taste of what you're in for.
I, personally, found the whole thing incredibly hilarious.
Definitely recommended for teachers!
5 stars!
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Nov 12, 2012
Hava
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Notice the strange combination of tags that I gave for this book: Both the fiction and non-fiction label. I did that because although I read the front, back, and every page in the book, trying to find out how they gathered these "test answers," I couldn't find a single scrap of info. Did they ask teachers to submit funny answers? Did they ask students to do it? Or did they just make them up? I know the book was meant to be entertaining, not necessarily factual, but the lack of transparency on ho...more
Q: Explain the concept of homeostasis?
A: It is when you stay at home all day and don’t go out.
Тази година на приемния изпит по биология в МУ-София се падна тема за хомеостаза, та се чудя колко ли биха писали на кандидат, написал такава чудесия.
Аз пък, от своя страна, днес бях в перфектна "хомеостаза" и трябваше само да си намеря още и още книги за четене и това беше една от тях. Ученическите бисери винаги са ме забавлявали. Някои от тези просто ме разсмяха до сълзи, други вече бях мяркала из ин...more
A: It is when you stay at home all day and don’t go out.
Тази година на приемния изпит по биология в МУ-София се падна тема за хомеостаза, та се чудя колко ли биха писали на кандидат, написал такава чудесия.
Аз пък, от своя страна, днес бях в перфектна "хомеостаза" и трябваше само да си намеря още и още книги за четене и това беше една от тях. Ученическите бисери винаги са ме забавлявали. Някои от тези просто ме разсмяха до сълзи, други вече бях мяркала из ин...more
Jun 18, 2012
Sarai
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Shelves:
general-nonfiction,
humor
Some of the test answers given were obviously attempts by the students to be funny but some seem like the person just didn't know or heard their instructor wrong during lectures. Good for a fast, fun read.
Book Description
Publication Date: February 23, 2011
"F" stands for "funny" in this perfect gift for students or anyone who has ever had to struggle through a test and needs a good laugh. Celebrating the creative side of failure in a way we can all relate to, F in Exams gathers the most hilarious...more
Book Description
Publication Date: February 23, 2011
"F" stands for "funny" in this perfect gift for students or anyone who has ever had to struggle through a test and needs a good laugh. Celebrating the creative side of failure in a way we can all relate to, F in Exams gathers the most hilarious...more
F in Exams: The Very Best Totally Wrong Tests Answers by Richard Benson is a young adult book that would be a fun read for all ages. Do you remember the days of studying hard for a test and then when the time comes completely blanking out on one or more questions? Perhaps you are still taking tests, or still having nightmares about taking tests. This book collects some of the more creative and entertaining answers given on tests in a variety of subjects. The book is divided into subjects matters...more
When I was much younger, a 10th-grade vocabulary quiz had a word I couldn't remember how to spell or to define. Knowing that any answer I gave would be way off, my attempt to use the word in a sentence read, "The psychophant pulled back the curtain with his trunk and stabbed her to death with his tusks."
I don't know if a record of that answer exists anywhere, but this book is a collection of exactly that sort of answers from students who knew they would lose the point but decided to go for laugh...more
I don't know if a record of that answer exists anywhere, but this book is a collection of exactly that sort of answers from students who knew they would lose the point but decided to go for laugh...more
Jan 07, 2013
Jillyn
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Recommends it for:
students, teachers
Recommended to Jillyn by:
Christi
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F in Exams is a book that every student can relate to. It is a short collection of some of the cleverest and idiotic answers ever written on tests. It is divided by subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Math, Business & Technology, Psychology, History & Geography, and English) so that the reader can look at a specific class, whether it is their favorite or perhaps the one that they guessed on a lot in high school too.
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+ This was a very short, funny read that didn't pretend to be any...more
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+ This was a very short, funny read that didn't pretend to be any...more
F in Exams: The Very Best Totally Wrong Test Answers is a fun non-fiction book you will want to share and read aloud with your family and friends. It is a collection of funny, wrong answers to test questions and is divided into subject categories. The book will make you laugh, smack your forehead, and say "duh!" over and over. You may agree with the answers or wonder what is happening to our students.
Why I picked up this book: I found it while doing collection development this summer and knew it...more
Why I picked up this book: I found it while doing collection development this summer and knew it...more
This was a book given to me by a teenager to have a look through. It was a cute little book showing how some students had answered exam questions on a range of topics including the sciences, maths, english, history, religion, geography etc.
Unfortunately most of the actually funny, clever responses (such as the "Find x" with an arrow and a "Here it is" response) I had seen MANY times before and the rest of the answers were not actually funny but a sad representation of how students misinterpreted...more
Unfortunately most of the actually funny, clever responses (such as the "Find x" with an arrow and a "Here it is" response) I had seen MANY times before and the rest of the answers were not actually funny but a sad representation of how students misinterpreted...more
I had pretty mixed feelings about this book. For a comedy book it wasn't very funny. In fact, only 10% of the "funny" answers got a laugh of out me. Most of the answers were just plain stupid, especially the farming bit (under Geography). Stupidity isn't humorous. In fact, I'd wager a guess that the author came up with a significant portion of the answers since they had all the same "OMG I'm trying too hard to be funnies!" feeling to them.
The bits that were funny were more in line with tongue in...more
The bits that were funny were more in line with tongue in...more
Richard Benson saw all those funny, incorrect test answers floating around the interwebs and decided to collect some of the best he could find into a slim volume meant for light entertainment. In this aspect, F In Exams is a success! Divided into sections on Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Math, Business and Technology, Psychology, History and Geography and English, these wrong answers provide the right kind of laugh. Some test takers knew they didn’t know the answer and did their best to answer th...more
This book is really amusing. My favorite answers to exam questions were:
Write the first and second Laws of Thermodynamics.
First rule of thermodynamics is that you do not talk about thermodynamics.
Second rule of thermodynamics is that you do not talk about thermodynamics.
There are 300 students in the 10th grade. Mark and Mary want to find out their 10th grade's favorite color. Mary asks 30 people. Mark asks 150 people. Mark says, "My conclusions are more likely to be reliable than Mary's." Why do...more
Write the first and second Laws of Thermodynamics.
First rule of thermodynamics is that you do not talk about thermodynamics.
Second rule of thermodynamics is that you do not talk about thermodynamics.
There are 300 students in the 10th grade. Mark and Mary want to find out their 10th grade's favorite color. Mary asks 30 people. Mark asks 150 people. Mark says, "My conclusions are more likely to be reliable than Mary's." Why do...more
This book was incredibly funny! I'm so glad to have stumbled upon this little gem. It took maybe 30-45 minutes to read over the course of my breaks at work. I didn't want to put it down every time I sat down to read it. I was asked so many times what I was reading that had me laughing out loud so hard. I had to share a few of the funnier ones with coworkers who were passing by. These test questions cover a variety of subjects and some of the answers were so close to being right while others only...more
Aug 31, 2012
Michele.♥
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Reaction before reading: I saw this book at Urban Outfitters and it looks great! I'm so glad my library had it :D I just hope it's actually entertaining...
Rating: 2 Stars :(
For a book that's supposed to be funny and entertaining it's really not very funny. Most of the test answers in the book were pretty "dumb" and not hilarious like I hoped. There were a few answers that I found myself laughing at but many of these questions and answers I've seen on websites such as pinterest (<3),tumblr an...more
Rating: 2 Stars :(
For a book that's supposed to be funny and entertaining it's really not very funny. Most of the test answers in the book were pretty "dumb" and not hilarious like I hoped. There were a few answers that I found myself laughing at but many of these questions and answers I've seen on websites such as pinterest (<3),tumblr an...more
I read this yesterday while I was avoiding studying for my own tests. It was awesome. It is organized by subject area, so there's a little something for everyone. I want to get this book for all my teacher friends. A few gems:
Who was it that helped Theseus escape from the Labyrinth?
David Bowie
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
At the bottom
Jeff has been asked to collect data about the amount of television his friends watch. Think of an appropriate question he could ask them.
How muc...more
Who was it that helped Theseus escape from the Labyrinth?
David Bowie
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
At the bottom
Jeff has been asked to collect data about the amount of television his friends watch. Think of an appropriate question he could ask them.
How muc...more
This is a definitely a quick read! I downloaded it onto my Kindle and read it aloud with my husband in 15 minutes. I even highlighted and bookmarked pages, so I can share the responses with my friends and family. My favorite response was the answer to "Describe a Stakeholder." (You must read the book for the answer, but it is worth it!) I would highly recommend this book to adults and high school students looking for a good laugh. I have students who love puns and word play and would find this b...more
LOL!!!!!!! I wish i had the balls to write such atrocities as a way of improvising. Whether you are a college student, or still in HS, there are questions for everyone to identify with- I can guarantee you a deja-vu or two! :P
The Bio section was definitely my favorite one.
some i wanted to share here..
What is a "stakeholder"?
Someone who kills vampires. Buffy being the most famous. haha!!
The Bio section was definitely my favorite one.
some i wanted to share here..
What is a "stakeholder"?
Someone who kills vampires. Buffy being the most famous. haha!!
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I purchased this book because my school is currently going through the madness of state exams. I thought it would be a nice book to share with the faculty to relieve some of their test-associated stress. I am sure they will enjoy it because there were many "laugh out loud" moments. One example from the book had me in tears as I tried to read it to a family member (mostly because I couldn't get through it without bursting into laughter).
I would recommend reading this book in small doses. A page o...more
I would recommend reading this book in small doses. A page o...more
Feb 15, 2013
Jennifer
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This quick-to-read book gives funny examples of how real high school students have answered test questions. The book is divided into chapters for various content areas like Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, etc. One of my favourites: Q: Explain the process of learning. A: A process by which information goes into one ear and out the other.
This is a light, fast and entertaining book. The students answers, although they often reflect a lack of knowledge, also usually show a great deal of wit and inte...more
This is a light, fast and entertaining book. The students answers, although they often reflect a lack of knowledge, also usually show a great deal of wit and inte...more
F in Exams was pretty funny. Some of the answers made me laugh out loud, while others made me say "Well, that's just stupid", but more often than not, it was the former rather than the latter. Sure, there are some answers that make you pause...and then make you wonder about the validity of these so-called "student answers", but it did entertain me. My favorite quotes were: "Why does Mark think his conclusion is right?" "Because Mark is a man." and "What is the probability of receiving a plate wi...more
Feb 15, 2012
Pamela
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Recommends it for:
Elaine, Kathleen, Enrique
Recommended to Pamela by:
Urban Outfitters
This book made me weep with laughter!! It relates actual student responses on tests in categories such as Physics, Math, and Biology. It is difficult to select just two favorites, but here they are: first, from Physics--
Q. Describe the shape and structure of the Milky Way
A. It's kind of like a long, bumpy rectangle. It's completely covered in milk chocolate, but inside there are two delicious layers: chocolaty nougat and caramel.
And from Psychology:
Q. Using your knowledge of Freud, provide an ex...more
Q. Describe the shape and structure of the Milky Way
A. It's kind of like a long, bumpy rectangle. It's completely covered in milk chocolate, but inside there are two delicious layers: chocolaty nougat and caramel.
And from Psychology:
Q. Using your knowledge of Freud, provide an ex...more
Jan 13, 2012
7hir7een
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This was a very quick read. I think it took me all of 10-15 minutes. I'd say it's a good book to have out as a coffee table book, or in a waiting room. Some of the examples are very funny, others less so. You may have already seen several of these funny answers somewhere on the internet (funnyexams.com comes to mind). The humor of the book is somewhat lessened to me because I'm concerned that many of the examples are fake. If you notice, *several* of the examples are written in the same "handwri...more
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One of my sisters gave me this little book for my birthday recently, and I can't remember when I've laughed out loud this much for a book. I've seen funny school test answers before, but author Richard Benson has compiled 250 of them, and they're guaranteed to bring smiles, if not laughs, and probably a few groans, too.
It was a little disheartening, thinking that real students gave some of the silly or bizarre answers shown in the book, but on the other hand, I have to give them credit for origi...more
It was a little disheartening, thinking that real students gave some of the silly or bizarre answers shown in the book, but on the other hand, I have to give them credit for origi...more
These real questions and real answers provide the best belly laughs. Here were my favorite:
Q: Using your knowledge of Freud, provide an example of when a dream represents Freud's theory.
A: If you dream about cookies, it means you subconsciously thinking about sex, but if you are dreaming about sex, it means you are thinking about cookies
Q: What is the highest frequency noise that a human can register?
A: Mariah Carey
Q: Writing prompt: Imagine you work for a travel agent. Describe a place you have...more
Q: Using your knowledge of Freud, provide an example of when a dream represents Freud's theory.
A: If you dream about cookies, it means you subconsciously thinking about sex, but if you are dreaming about sex, it means you are thinking about cookies
Q: What is the highest frequency noise that a human can register?
A: Mariah Carey
Q: Writing prompt: Imagine you work for a travel agent. Describe a place you have...more
Entertaining.
Favorite Quotes
Give a brief explanation of the meaning of the term "hard water."
Ice
What is the highest frequency noise that a human can register?
Mariah Carey
Is the sun or moon more important?
The moon gives us light at night when we need it. The sun only provides light in the day when we don't. Therefore the moon is more important.
Write two thousand in figures.
Two thousand in figures
What happens during a census?
During the census, a man goes door to door and increases the population...more
Favorite Quotes
Give a brief explanation of the meaning of the term "hard water."
Ice
What is the highest frequency noise that a human can register?
Mariah Carey
Is the sun or moon more important?
The moon gives us light at night when we need it. The sun only provides light in the day when we don't. Therefore the moon is more important.
Write two thousand in figures.
Two thousand in figures
What happens during a census?
During the census, a man goes door to door and increases the population...more
So the prequel is not so funny, that's a shame. Most of these answers felt a little forced, unlike those in the follow up title, and I have to agree with some other reviewers who had doubts about the authorship. The jokes had mostly the same kind of pay off, which suggested that they may have been made up by the same person. Hmm, I'm not sure. They just felt a little too tricksy and clever to be genuine "kid" responses, I could be wrong though.
Regardless, my two favorite things about this book...more
Regardless, my two favorite things about this book...more
I feel like putting this on my goodreads is like intellectual inflation. This book was cute, and many of the student answers made my literally laugh out loud.
What is a "stakeholder"?
Someone who kills vampires. Buffy being the most famous.
However, I felt that it lacked a certain Je ne c'est quoi, which I will attempt to articulate. It seemed too good to be true. It was like a stagged riot...scripted.
Give the first and second law of thermodynamics.
The first law of thermodynamics is that you don't...more
What is a "stakeholder"?
Someone who kills vampires. Buffy being the most famous.
However, I felt that it lacked a certain Je ne c'est quoi, which I will attempt to articulate. It seemed too good to be true. It was like a stagged riot...scripted.
Give the first and second law of thermodynamics.
The first law of thermodynamics is that you don't...more
Most of the answers weren't really that funny. I've seen so much better ones circulating the web. Many of the answers here were obviously just by someone making an honest mistake, mixing up words or having heard it wrong in the first place. Sure, such errors might be funny every now and then but in this book they just made me disappointed. A few examples were delightfully cheeky, but sadly many questions were of the vague, or badly stated, sort that would have made me answer the exact same thing...more
I didn't find this book to be particularly amusing. I chuckled a few times.
I in no way believe these were real test answers. Some of the answers are just too pat. A few examples:
Q: Which artificial waterway runs between the Mediterranean and Red Seas?
A: The Sewage Canal
Q: Name an environmental effect of burning fossil fuels.
A: Fire
Q: Explain the concept of homeostasis.
A: It is when you stay at home all day and don't go out.
I suppose teachers might find this book to be pretty amusing. Others, I d...more
I in no way believe these were real test answers. Some of the answers are just too pat. A few examples:
Q: Which artificial waterway runs between the Mediterranean and Red Seas?
A: The Sewage Canal
Q: Name an environmental effect of burning fossil fuels.
A: Fire
Q: Explain the concept of homeostasis.
A: It is when you stay at home all day and don't go out.
I suppose teachers might find this book to be pretty amusing. Others, I d...more
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