Not A Very Definitive Answer

My class is assigned a simple vocabulary project for homework. I read above my grade level, so I’m already familiar with all the words we’re supposed to define and complete the paper before class even lets out.

When they come back after handing them in the next day, I’m shocked to find all of my answers marked incorrect, and I raise my hand for the teacher’s attention.

Teacher: *Walking over.* “Yes?”

Me: “Why are these all marked wrong? I know that’s what they all mean…”

Teacher: “The assignment was to make sure you all know how to use a dictionary. You were supposed to look them up and write down the definition.”

Me: “But, the instructions didn’t say that.”

Teacher: “You should have known.”

Me: “How!?”