Best if you can show other dog-chewed items.
We head our list up with the classic - who hasn't heard about that homework-hating dog that must eat every assignment? Or maybe it's a homework-loving dog who craves the taste of graphite and ink.
Over the centuries, dogs have been accused of eating everything including, in one story published in 1808, a playing card that would have lost its master the high-stakes game he was playing.
This excuse is based on the true account of an Anglican priest, whose sermons tended to go on and on. He had to cut his preaching short one Sunday because a dog had gotten into his study and had eaten several pages of the sermon. The worshippers were reportedly delighted at spending less time in the pews.
The original dog who ate homework was allegedly Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise's pet fox.
The bottom line: despite its long history, this is not the most subtle or workable of excuses. However, should you have a dog… If all else fails, bring a few chewed-on pages as proof.
Today's technology poses problems for your alleged Swiss cheese memory . It makes it much harder to say you forgot about homework assignments. Upon any claim of faulty memory on your part, your teacher will ask if you checked with your mates.
Besides, what if your teacher assigned homework online , through your school's web-based learning portal? They'll see that you logged in, clearly proving you knew you had work to do.
You're golden with this excuse, but only if your teacher uses no web-based learning platforms . You probably DO remember getting your homework, but they can't be sure of that, right? This particular excuse work best if the whole class - or, at least a majority of your classmates made the same claim.
This is one of the best excuses for not doing homework if your assignment is particularly difficult. You and your mates can agree to back each other's stories up. Likewise, if you'd prioritise doing your homework , a study group is a fine idea.
This excuse works for just about anything, from the money you owe a friend to the book you promised to return. And, of course, for homework not done. It is particularly effective if you first dig into your backpack as you normally would.
And then, more frantically, your fingers scrabble and scour every pocket, even as you cast panicked glances around the room. If you could work up an embarrassed flush, that would be the icing on the cake.
You should make sure not to use this excuse too often with the same teacher. If you don't bring your homework to class several times in the same week, your teacher will probably realise that you simply haven't done it.
This is one of the best excuses for not doing homework for science and maths classes . That doesn't mean it won't fly if the assignment called for you to write at length. You might need to explain that you didn't get you were supposed to write about.
This story hits two birds with one stone when you combine it with "Could you explain it to me, please?". You'll get help with your homework and a deadline extension , especially if you actually don’t understand the assignment.
You might also try to have a quick look at the assignment before you start explaining why you haven't done it. Your argument will be more convincing if you point to the exact part of the assignment that was unclear. Should you choose this one from your list of homework excuses, beware of these possible teacher-counters (remember these answers!).
Did you ask your classmates?
"Ma'am/Sir, I asked my dad/mom/older sister for help. They couldn't advise me, either."
You're too good a student!
"Ma'am/Sir, this isn't my usual style, I know. But I truly did struggle with this assignment!"
You're pulling a fast one on me!
(Bursting into tears) "Nobody ever takes me seriously! Everyone expects so much from me!"
Anyone using these homework excuses should be aware that their teachers will not always believe them. Indeed, depending on how much experience the teacher has, they will know that the student is trying to deceive them. To avoid that kind of situation, it's best to do your homework effectively .
More schools are turning to web-based platforms to assign and turn in homework. This gives us a whole new spectrum of good excuses for not doing homework.
When the student's laptop is out of service, there is no way they can get their homework done. Calling a technician to repair the laptop may take several days and buying a new computer just to do your homework would be too expensive.
Besides laptop crashes, you might invoke pets and/or younger siblings breaking your laptop. Hackers, power failures and even that your printer ran out of ink could work, in a pinch. Of course, that last will be the least effective excuse, especially if you are a serial homework offender . Your teacher may say you could have loaded your work onto a USB drive and taken it to a print shop.
Beware too that, if no other student suffered a power outage , invoking that reason may force to veer into the 'parents didn't pay the bill' territory. That would be the only other reason that only you had no electricity to power your devices.
Primary and secondary school teachers usually have an idea of how much homework their colleagues assign. Besides, if they didn't, it would be a snap for them to check. They may start by asking your classmates; their responses might prove embarrassing for you.
Even if you lay out everything you did for that supposed other class, this story puts you and your teacher in a difficult position. This excuse might work if your professor is too inexperienced to know better or a bit on the negligent side.
On one hand, they might think: "Poor you, clearly you’ve been given far too much homework!". However, on the other, they may contend that other teachers' assignments aren't their concern. Furthermore, being a college/university student, you should manage your schedule and workload more efficiently.
This excuse would work best for college and university students.
Some teachers could take this excuse the wrong way, as though you care more about the other subject than theirs. So, use this argument very carefully and insist that it was an exceptional case in which you had no other choice. Keep this one in reserve for when you truly have nothing else to offer.
You might have earned your attendance tick in the register the day of the assignment announcement. Still, this story could fly if you can convince your teacher you were in the loo when they announced it. It would work particularly well if you are, indeed, a frequent visitor to the loo during class.
If you don't routinely excuse yourself from class, you must try to convince your teacher that they marked you present by mistake.
Here again, your classmates would have to vouch for you. Failing that, you might rope your parents into providing a note . Be sure it explains that, of course, you were absent on that day because you had to do something far more important than attending class.
Beware that telling teachers that you did not hear them announce the assignment may not be a good idea. It would be mean you did not pay attention in class. It is better not use excuses that can damage your reputation as a student and anger the teacher at the same time.
Did you know you could polish your civic, duty-bound image and still deploy homework excuses? Saying you couldn't do any homework because you were helping others would be a sure bet.
Our schools strive to provide citizenship education to all learners. If a student demonstrates social awareness, their teacher will be happy and proud about that.
Claiming team sports or group activities as your extracurricular activity is another good option. Even rowing, playing chess and singing in the church choir can be good excuses for not doing homework. They are beneficial activities that teach students new skills and widen their general knowledge.
Just remember that you should choose the reason you're too busy for homework wisely. If volunteering is your excuse, it would be best to actually volunteer. Should your deception find exposure, your fall from grace will be twice as far.
Not so long ago, in the halcyon, pre-COVID days, being sick was a classic homework excuse . One could claim a 24-hour bug, food poisoning or come to class looking convincingly wan and plead a fever the night before.
Not only would you be excused from turning in your assignments but you might have garnered a bit of sympathy... to say nothing of a handy extension on your deadline for turning work in.
Post-COVID, you may well be so ill that you're unable to distinguish your cat from your homework. However, if you claim you were bedridden and feverish, you may land yourself in quarantine. Missing out on classes, as well as leisure activities, can't outweigh the best excuses for not doing homework.
If you always dole out excuses for why your homework isn't done on time, perhaps it’s time to pull out your ace in the hole – the truth.
Honesty is still the best policy, after all. Your teacher will appreciate you telling the truth. It should be a refreshing change from the usual bombardment of (only somewhat believable) excuses.
Use truth-telling when you’re feeling especially sincere (and desperate). Or, the best yet: tell the truth all the time. The consequences for what we do (or don't do) may seem terrible, at the time. In reality, they often turn out to be less serious.
You teacher might give you additional homework to counterbalance the one you did not do. That way, you will still get a good mark and improve your subject knowledge. Besides, if you knew how to do homework , you wouldn't have to worry about recycling excuses and getting bad marks in class.
The all-time best excuses for not doing homework might not suit you. Or, maybe you've used them all at least once this school year. You might need extra excuses to save you from the wrath of Teacher :
Admittedly, for all that they are plausible, some of these excuses are quite funny. Your teacher may give you props for your inventiveness when you use them. However, if chronic homework neglect is your study style, be careful not to use the same excuse too many times. Otherwise, your teacher may not be sympathetic towards you.
Especially not if you have a legitimate reason for not completing homework. In fact, it would be easier to concentrate on your homework , and save your inventiveness for creative writing assignments.
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🤷♂️how do i excuse myself from unfinished homework.
There is no definite answer to this question as it depends on the person’s situation and the school’s policy. However, some ways to excuse oneself from unfinished homework could be to say that you are not feeling well, that you have other commitments, or that you do not have enough time.
‘I thought it was due tomorrow’ is a classic, but any excuse from this list will work, if used properly.
Maybe you don’t like homework because exhaustion or anxiety weigh you down. You might have other issues, like fear and perfectionism, and situational factors, like distractions and unclear instructions.
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Homework. No one wants to do it. But no one wants to get in trouble either. So, here are some of the best homework excuses that are serious, funny, and might even work for strict teachers!
As a teacher myself, I’ve heard most of these excuses. I laughed at a few and rolled my eyes at most.
At the end of the day, you’re only going to get away with not doing homework if you’ve got a solid excuse and a bunch of evidence to back it up. Good luck!
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These are terrible homework excuses that, really, students should avoid. They might be fun to use, but most of them have been over-used. Your teacher won’t believe you unless you’ve brought some evidence along with you.
1. My Dog ate my Homework. Look, no one’s ever going to believe this one. Maybe avoid it unless you want to spend lunch time inside catching up.
2. My Computer Broke. This one’s more believable but it’s been over-used. Thanks to all the liars out there, this homework excuse is well and truly ruined.
3. My Mom Forgot It. Nothing like blaming your mother for your own failures. Most teachers would probably tell you to take a little personal responsibility and send you on your way.
4. The Internet was Out. As believable as any excuse, your teacher might tell you that you’d better buy yourself an old hardback encyclopedia.
5. My Grandma Died. Again. The oldest excuse in the book, I always ask for evidence of this. Some people seem to have 15 grandmas.
6. The Older Kids Took it off me and Tore it Up. Chances are, your teacher’s going to be very concerned by this. They might even escalate this to a disciplinary issue!
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These ones might get a laugh out of your teacher and your classmates. But, you’re not likely to get out of trouble in the long run.
7. My Mother wanted to Display it on the Fridge. You might get a few laughs from your friends out of this one. But, your teacher is going to tell you to go home, take it off the fridge, and bring it to class!
8. The Police Confiscated it as Evidence. This one might make your teacher pause and wonder. Why is it confiscated? Is it so poorly written that the police consider it an outrage? Maybe your joke will deflect them from punishing you, though.
9. I was Abducted by Aliens and They took It. If your teacher believes this one, let me know. I’ve got some air guitars to sell them.
10. I sent it to you in the Post. In this day and age, you might have to tell your teacher they should wait a few months to it arrive. The postal service isn’t what it used to be.
11. My Dad mistook it for a Letter and Posted it to China. Funny, but clearly not true. Your teacher is going to ask one simple question: why is your dad sending letters to China?
12. I had to burn it in the Fireplace to keep myself Warm. Like Pablo Escobar burning cash, you’ve thrown caution to the wind and thrown your homework book into the fire because, well, if you didn’t, you wouldn’t have survived the freezing cold night.
13. It flew out the Window of the Car. Just picture it. You’re frantically doing your homework on the drive to school. Your dad winds down the window and – woosh – the homework’s gone for good. And class is in just 15 minutes!
14. I thought I’d do it Tomorrow because I’ll be Older and Wiser Then. A clever joke, but you’re probably going to be known as the class clown from that moment onwa rd!
15. I did my Work. It’s all Up Here in my Head. Be prepared for your teacher to give you a snap quiz on the spot if you’re bold enough to say you’ve got it all in your head! But, if you pull it off, maybe you’ll get away without too much trouble.
16. I didn’t do it because I didn’t want to add to your Workload. Sure, it sounds nice, but your teacher will see right through this cheeky response. But hey, when you’ve got nothing to lose it’s worth a try.
17. My Hand fell Asleep and I didn’t want to Wake It. Imagine you were trying so hard to do your homework and write down those answers. But, your hand just wouldn’t obey your command!
18. My Cat ate it knowing that I’d Blame the Dog. This one’s a funny twist on “my dog ate my homework” that might just get a laugh out of your teacher (and a little bit of leniency).
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Okay, here’s where things get serious. If you’ve got a teacher who you know is going to be mad, you need to come into this with a plan. Usually, that means providing evidence to support your excuse.
19. I was Sick. And I have a Sick Note. Being sick (genuinely!) is one of the few reasons for not doing your homework that might actually work. You’re going to want to be able to present a note from your parent and maybe even a doctor.
20. My Mother or Father went to Hospital. And here’s the Sick Note. If your mom or dad is in hospital, chances are you’re going to get a free pass. Bring evidence, even if it’s a photo of dad in the hospital bed with tubes coming out of his nose!
21. My Computer Screen Broke. And here’s a Picture. I’ve actually gotten this one from students a few times and it really took me back. I thought: “is this legit, or is this image from 3 years ago?” A receipt from the computer repair store with a date on it is usually a better piece of evidence. But then again, why didn’t you go to the library?
22. The computer broke, but here are my hand-written notes. I’m usually pretty impressed by this excuse. Your computer broke, but you still made the effort to give the homework a go anyway. Great resilience!
23. The wi-fi didn’t work, but here are my hand-written notes. This excuse is very similar to the previous one. If you turn up with nothing and say the wi-fi broke, the teacher probably won’t accept that excuse. But if you actually tried to write some notes anyway, well done!
24. I wasn’t here when the work was assigned. This is an excellent homework excuse for strict teachers. It’s really quite legitimate. How were you supposed to know you had homework!?
25. I tried, but I didn’t understand the Instructions. This puts the onus back on the teacher. Why didn’t they provide clearer instructions? It’s usually a good idea to show some evidence that you at least gave it a go, though.
26. I volunteer at the soup kitchen on Monday Nights. Everyone loves a good Samaritan. If it gets you out of homework, well, that’s just the universe giving you good karma.
27. I’m so sorry. I thought it was right here in my Bag! This one helps show that it at least is a genuine mistake.
28. I had way too much Homework for my other Class. Follow this one up with “You should talk to that teacher about how their overbearing homework requirements are impacting your students!”
29. The Library was Closed and I don’t have Internet at Home. This one might get you a little more sympathy. The fact you don’t have internet at home means you’re not as privileged as many other kids, so your teacher might let you off lightly.
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30. I was too busy doing something more important. Your teacher is instantly going to say “what was more important than your education?” Don’t respond with “video games.”
31. My parents kept me really busy on the weekend. But I promise I’ll do it tonight. One thing I would say about this excuse is that you’re saying “Hey, take it up with my parents. I wanted to do some homework!” But, you’re also saying you’ve got a plan to get it done asap.
32. I was at football practice all night. Many teachers will still say “learning comes before sports” (which, as a teacher, I agree with). But, you’ve got a leg to stand on here. You don’t want to let your team down, which is fair.
33. I did my homework, but I left it at home. This excuse does show that you at least put the effort in. But, you failed at the finish line! Come to class tomorrow with the homework and you’ll win back some respect from your teacher.
34. I forgot I even had homework. Hey, it’s truthful. But you’re not going to get any sympathy for this one.
35. The computer didn’t break. It was the Printer this time! An excuse that’s almost as bad as “my computer broke”, the printer issues excuse at least needs some photographic evidence to back it up. And, why didn’t you email the homework to your teacher?
36. I had a Headache. Headaches are the worst. As a teacher myself, I’d probably have a little sympathy for this excuse if it’s a one-off. But, I’d expect my student to bring a note from the parent to corroborate the story.
37. The homework was far too Easy. This isn’t a good reason not to do homework. Your teacher is going to expect you to absolutely ace your next test.
38. My tutor accidentally took it home with them. Nothing like blaming your tutor for your own problems. As a teacher, I’d probably roll my eyes and tell you that you need to keep better track of your things.
39. I accidentally squished it in the bottom of my bag and now it’s got rotten apple juice all over it. This one’s funny to me because, well, as a kid this always used to happen to me. Rotten bananas were usually the culprit.
40. I spilled cereal all over it because I was doing it over breakfast. This sounds believable. I would tell my student the should at least show me the ruined homework as evidence. And, I’d also tell them that breakfast isn’t the best time to do your homework.
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41. My parents don’t believe in homework and won’t let me do it. There are some parents like this. If a student said this to me, I’d be on the phone to the parents. So, if you don’t want your teacher to call your parents, don’t use this excuse.
42. My mother said band practice was more important. It’s really hard for teachers to argue with parents via the student. But in my experience the teacher usually responds with: “you need to have better organization skills to get all of these things done in your own time!”
43. I help my father at work on a Tuesday afternoon. I just can’t get it done on Tuesdays. Once again, the teacher is likely going to tell you to have more organization skills. But, you might occasionally get an extension out of this. Especially if you let the teacher know in advance.
44. My father looked at it, said it was outrageous government indoctrination, and told me not to do it. While I think this is hilarious, it’s also something that happens a lot these days. Why is this world so divided? Science isn’t controversial, people!
45. My mother was looking over my homework and forgot to give it back to me. Okay, time for me to put my teacher voice on: “She didn’t forget to give it back to you. You forgot to ask for it back.”
46. My mother threw it in the trash. This must have been frustrating to you! A teacher with a quick wit will respond: “it shouldn’t have looked like trash then. You must have done a bad job!” Or, a more serious teacher might just tell you that you need to be more organized net time.
47. You give too much Homework. There are plenty of people out there in this world who think teachers do give too much homework. They believe it’s not fair and it’s preventing children from leading a balanced and healthy life.
48. Your instructions are impossible to understand. This one really puts the pressure back on the teacher because you’re basically telling them that they’re bad at their job.
49. This was way too hard for me. You need to give me more guidance. Sometimes, it’s true, teachers do assign homework that’s way too hard. You do need to be resourceful and find ways to learn yourself. But at the same time, the teacher really should know better.
50. The homework is too easy. It’s a complete waste of my time. Assigning homework is like playing Goldilocks. It can’t be too hard, can’t be too easy.
51. Between you and all my other teachers, you’re assigning hours of homework every night. You all need to get together and resolve this. This one’s surely going to set a cat amongst the pigeons. The teachers are going to talk about this at their next staff meeting. But, they might coordinate and come back at you as a united front!
The best ways to get out of doing homework are to:
Really, the best way to avoid any issues is to just do the homework in the first place. But if you’re reading this article, chances are the horses have left the stable. You’re at a stage where you’ve got to come up with an excuse because in 10 minutes your teacher is going to be asking you why you haven’t done anything!
Well, good luck with that! I hope you don’t get into too much trouble, but I also hope you learn that next time the best solution is to just get that homework done in advance.
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For as long as we can remember, homework has always been a component of school life. It is an essential tool for enhancing classroom learning, refining study techniques, and getting ready for tests. But occasionally, finishing homework can be difficult and daunting. Some students turn to make-up justifications in these circumstances to completely evade the assignment. Although using an excuse to avoid doing your homework may seem like a fast fix, it might hinder academic development and personal improvement.
We seek to dispel the misconceptions around the “Excuses for Not Doing Homework” that frequently circulate among students in this blog post. We will provide you with useful advice on how to help your students deal with homework difficulties and establish appropriate study habits so that you won’t have to resort to justifications.
Although forgetting to complete your homework is a frequent justification, it’s vital to keep in mind that time management and organization are crucial skills for success. Try the following to remember your assignments:
Schoolwork can occasionally be difficult or unclear, which makes this justification enticing. Try these steps instead of ignoring the assignment:
Online research is a necessary component of many projects in the modern digital world. However, problems with internet access might happen. What you can do is:
Unexpected family crises might throw your schedule off. However, it’s crucial to get in touch with your teacher and look for other options:
Not having your textbooks, notebooks, or other necessary resources might make it difficult for you to finish your assignment. To get through this defense:
It makes sense to feel worn out after a full day of academics and extracurricular activities. However, it’s crucial to put your academic obligations first. These suggestions can help you fight fatigue:
Success in academics depends on good time management. Even if it could feel as though there aren’t enough hours in the day, good planning and organization can enable you to schedule time for homework. Think about the following:
For students, juggling several obligations is a regular difficulty. You must, however, give your academic obligations priority. Here are some tips for handling your responsibilities wisely :
Your ability to finish assignments that call for access to a computer or printer may occasionally be hampered by technological challenges. Here are some substitutes:
Sports and extracurricular involvement are key educational components, but it’s crucial to maintain a healthy balance. Think about the following advice:
Medical appointments are sometimes unavoidable but always important. However, it’s crucial to prepare ahead of time and organize your schoolwork properly. Think about the following actions:
Although a problem, there are workarounds if there aren’t enough resources. Consider these options:
Even while technical difficulties might be annoying, you shouldn’t allow them to keep you from finishing your homework. Take the following actions:
While attending family gatherings and activities is vital, it’s also crucial to strike a balance between your obligations and your academic obligations. Take into account this advice:
The secret to successfully managing your schoolwork is to be informed and organized. Follow these recommendations:
It might be difficult to manage several tasks from various classes, but it’s crucial to set priorities and manage your time well. Think about the following suggestion:
It might be tough to concentrate and do assignments in a loud atmosphere. To make a setting that is conducive to studying, try these techniques:
Finding a balance between a job and schoolwork might be difficult, but it is achievable. Think about the following ideas:
There are measures you can take to control the problem, however, illness might make it difficult for you to do your homework:
Personal problems and emotional challenges might make it difficult for you to focus on your assignments. Here is how to overcome such difficulties:
Computer technical difficulties might be annoying, but they shouldn’t serve as a regular justification. To solve this problem, think about the following strategies:
While keeping up your social life is vital, it’s crucial to strike a balance with your academic obligations. Here’s how to locate a neutral position:
Even if not every task will hold your attention, it’s important to approach it with the proper attitude. Take into account these tactics:
Even while family duties might be time-consuming, it is feasible to achieve a balance between them and your academic requirements. Try these things:
You could occasionally ponder the significance or relevance of a specific homework assignment. It’s important to understand the benefits of discipline and constant practice, though. Think about these viewpoints:
We have emphasized the need of accepting responsibility for academic responsibilities by disproving the “25 Best Excuses for Not Doing Homework.” Instead of making excuses, success will be paved by establishing productive study habits, time management abilities, and proactive communication.
Remember that while excuses may provide short-term solace, they ultimately impede development and advancement. Students may overcome homework difficulties and meet academic objectives by having a proactive mentality, asking for help when they need it, and remaining focused.
So let’s set such justifications aside, adopt a cheerful outlook, and pursue assignments with tenacity and diligence. Dedication to studying will pay off in the long run and advance your success as a whole.
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Posted on Published: November 19, 2023
By: Author Jane Morris
Students throw out all kinds of excuses for not getting their homework done! From believable excuses to the tried and true classic “ my dog ate it” , teachers hear a lot of excuses every damn day.
It doesn’t help that by now, the behavioral expectations for students have become so loose that students can pretty much say whatever they want without consequence. These days, the excuses are that much more interesting. (And honest.)
Over the course of nearly two decades of teaching, I heard every homework excuse in the book. Better yet, I’ve saved my favorites! And rounded them up here for your viewing pleasure.
So let’s share in the giggles together! I’ve rounded up 100 of the BEST homework excuses I’ve ever heard. The laughs are good for the soul.
And probably your patience too! Some of these you’ve likely heard before. There might not be a lot of foolproof excuses for not doing your homework, but there sure are a lot of fools that come up with some real stinkers!
So for your enjoyment (and definitely not to be actually used in a real-life classroom), here are 100 odd, creative, nonsensical, and hilarious excuses from students for not doing their homework!
If it’s your first day in the teaching profession , you might think homework excuses are few and far between. At the very least, you might think students bother making good excuses.
Well, you’d be wrong on both counts! You will be fed excuse after excuse from students for not having finished their homework, and very few of them will sound believable.
So new teachers, pay attention! Here is some of the ludicrousness you can expect from your class. And it WILL be on the test.
As for all my kindred season educators, sit back and enjoy the ride! Maybe grab a moist towelette…
Cause it’s about to get juicy.
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Man, kids say the silliest things to teachers . From being arrested by the FBI to simply having a gross pimple, the excuses for not having done homework often make no sense…
But they are highly entertaining!
Look, we’ve all had a “little accident” . Only the worst teacher in the world would deny a student the facts of life.
But personal issues that maybe should stay personal are a go-to for slackers. Some funny homework excuses concern the crapper, and now we’re going to laugh at them. Take that, slackers!
Your student’s poop schedule is one bit of TMI you could probably do without. Look, the uncomfortable truth of the teaching profession is that there will be poops, pees, spews, and TOO much information. The funniest homework excuses usually overspecify…
It comes with the territory. So whenever one of these incredibly questionable yet incredibly funny excuses for not doing homework rolls your way, the best thing you can do is jot it down.
So that, one day, you can put it in a blog post on the internet. Guilty!
We, as teachers bound to our duty, MUST be sensitive to the family issues and home lives of our students…
Unless they’re just making up excuses to get out of doing their homework! A solid fib about family issues is a classic reason students use to skip homework.
Now, will parents ever take responsibility for their kids not doing their homework? No, of course not! Parents will blame teachers. It’s their go-to M.O.
So next time you hear one of these clankers, note it down and feed it back to the parents. That’ll throw a spanner in the wheels of the little turds!
“Damn, Miss, I was in Europe over the weekend.”
“Oh, you went for a weekend trip abroad as a 14-year-old? My apologies, allow me to rescind your homework requirements then.”
I honestly don’t know what some students are thinking with these reasons. But the stupidest homework excuses are my favorite. You can just let the kid talk and dig their own hole!
Perhaps, eventually, one of these definitely totally believable excuses will be the final straw for your inevitable nervous breakdown. But until then, just keep quoting them verbatim as teacher comments on their report cards .
Maybe one day someone will actually bother to read those things.
Look, sometimes all you really need to do is be honest . Did you not do your homework because you smoked a bowl and got marooned on the sofa with cartoons?
Screw it! Just tell the teacher that. Maybe they’ll give you a pass for your winning smile alone!
Much like all the ridiculous reasons to visit the school nurse , sometimes, the best reasons for not doing your homework require honesty.
What could possi-blye go wrong!
I’m not saying your students are animals (though they certainly behave like animals ).
I AM saying that students will make excuse after excuse for not doing their homework courtesy of their pets. They’re the perfect culprit! Who’s ever going to interrogate your furry friend for cross-examination?
Only the teachers who are crazy enough. ;)
Oh, man – I saw some whoppers of excuses in the remote learning era of COVID-19!
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Reason #100:
Check and mate.
Thus concludes our list of the 100 funniest excuses for not doing their homework, all thanks to the countless students who skipped out on their work.
Stay on guard though. With the rise of AI and homework excuse generators , the excuses only get more advanced!
So stay switched on out there! If it’s not funny excuses for not doing homework, it’s straight-up silly reasons for being absent and everything else under the sun.
Jot them down, collect them, and then (if you’re feeling spicy), post them in the comments down below. Why stop at 100? Gotta catch ’em all!
Stay miserable out there, teacherinos. The excuses and excuses never stop coming! So maybe come up with your own…
“Oh, no, sorry, Lucy. I CAN’T return your confiscated phone. My dog ate it.”
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hi, i find it hard to decide which tense to use when there are no time references. for example, let's say a teacher walks in the classroom and asks his pupils:"have you done/did you do your homework?"which tense should be used in this situation? i'd use the present perfect but i'm not sure. thanks!
The present perfect makes sense in that situation, but the simple past is also possible. Have you done your homework? Did you do your homework?
owlman5 said: The present perfect makes sense in that situation, but the simple past is also possible. Have you done your homework? Did you do your homework? Click to expand...
"Have you done your homework?" This happened in the past, but somehow affects the present. "Yes." "You should give it to the teacher tomorrow." In this case, we might assume that the recently completed homework can be handed in now. The completion of the homework affects the present. "Did you do your homework?" This happened in the past. It doesn't affect the present or we don't care how it affects the present "Yes." "Why did you do so poorly on the test?" You are thinking about a past effect of doing the homework.
<< Moderator's note: This question has been added to a previous thread. Please scroll up and read from the top. >> Hi, I'm new here, and I have a question about something that was bothering me for quite a long time. What is the difference between the regular form of past tense, and the form 'have past_tense '? To give you the right context, what's the difference between: "Did you do your homework?" and "Have you done your homework?" << New example will need its own thread. >>
You mean the simple past and the present perfect. Here's a good primer: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm In short, the simple past is used when referring to a situation that is completely in the past (and thus concluded, with little to no relevance for the present situation). The present perfect (which is not a past tense) is used when referring to situations that are still happening and/or have a relevance for the present situation.
That said, there is often little distinction between these tenses in the everyday use of the language. Using the simple past ("did you do your homework") in situations that actually call for the present perfect ("have you done your homework", because the enquirer wishes to know if the person's homework is now done) is especially common in American English. << Response to deleted question. >>
"Did you do your homework?" and "Have you done your homework?" For example, if a child wanted to watch TV, mum or dad could say either of them but the second (the one using present perfect) is better because it emphasises that we are talking about now, today. If an investigator was asking about something before the present then the first one is correct. Teacher: On the night before you went on vacation last year, did you do your homework?
[This post and the following ones have been added to a previous thread in which the same question was asked. Please read down from the top. DonnyB - moderator]. Context: I want to ask if my son has done the homework or not Did you do your homework ? Have you done your homework ? Which tense is better and why? Do we need "the" before "homework" in the context?
Since you live in the UK, use "have you done", since you are interested in the situation in the present. I think AmE usage is "did you do". Don't use "the" with "your". "Your homework" is the usual way of saying it.
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A teacher gave a home assignment to his students one week ago. His students show up and say that the homework is still undone. What would they say? - We haven't done our homework. - We didn't do our home work.
Ivan_I said: A teacher gave a home assignment to his students one week ago. His students show up and say that the homework is still undone. What would they say? - We haven't done our homework. - We didn't do our home work. Click to expand...
Parla said: I think the teacher would use the simple past tense ("Did you do your homework?") since the reference is to work assigned the day before and it should have been done the evening before. Click to expand...
Helenejj said: What would the teacher say if the work was assigned three days ago? Click to expand...
Uncle Jack said: The present perfect indicates completion. "Have you done your homework?"asks the same question as "Is your homework complete?" Click to expand...
Helenejj said: Doesn't "Did you do your homework?" indicate that the homework is complete? Click to expand...
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Verbs are essential to creating complete sentences, as they help us express physical actions ( She jumped in the puddle) , mental actions ( He thought about puppies) , and states of being ( I am hungry) .
There are several types of verbs that can each be written in different tenses, so they can be tricky to work with, especially if English isn’t your first language . We’ve put together a guide to help you use one of the most common verbs, do , in your writing . Read on below to learn more!
As the name suggests, action verbs are used to express actions completed by the subject of a sentence. The base verb do is conjugated according to the tense:
1. Present Tense
In the present tense, do takes the form do or does, depending on the subject:
Subject: | Verb: |
I/you/we/they | Do |
He/she/it | Does |
Consider the following examples:
We do our homework every night.
She does her homework every night.
2. Past Tense
In the simple past tense , the base verb do takes the form did with all subjects:
Subject: | Verb: |
I/you/we/they | Did |
He/she/it | Did |
We did our homework last night.
She did her homework last night.
Auxiliary , or helping verbs, are used with another base verb to create negative sentences, questions, or add emphasis. Here’s how do should be used as an auxiliary verb:
1. Negative Sentences
Following the same subject–verb pairings introduced above, we combine the auxiliaries do , does , and did with the adverb not to create negative sentences:
We do not do our homework every night.
She did not do her homework last night.
Note that we can combine the auxiliary and the adverb to create the contractions don’t , doesn’t , and didn’t . You simply remove the space between the two words and replace the letter o in not with an apostrophe (’).
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Contractions are more common in conversations and informal writing and typically shouldn’t be used in formal writing (e.g., academic or business).
2. Questions
To create questions, the auxiliary is combined with the infinitive of another verb in this way: auxiliary verb + subject + infinitive verb .
● Simple present questions:
Do they sell children’s books?
Does he speak English?
Note that the third person verb speaks isn’t spelled with the s when paired with the auxiliary to form a question.
● Simple past questions:
Did you buy anything at the bookstore?
Did he learn how to speak English?
Note that did indicates the past tense, so the main verbs don’t also take the past tense (i.e., bought and learned ).
3. Emphasis
In positive sentences, we can also combine the auxiliaries do , does , and did with the main verb to emphasize that something is true:
We do sell children’s books.
He did learn to speak English.
Try saying these sentences aloud and adding emphasis to the auxiliary terms with your tone. It adds a dramatic effect!
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Should things go the way they seem to be going, the events of Thursday night may go down as the greatest unforced error in presidential electoral politics since Richard Nixon, fatigued and unshaven, went on-camera against John F. Kennedy in 1960.
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It’s worth reiterating: Bash’s and Tapper’s moderation presented Biden a challenge: Debating Trump, a slippery proposition in the best of times, came this time with the obligation to check his misstatements in real time, which Tapper and Bash weren’t going to do. But a President faces challenges — including having to do the job of addressing untruths without journalists’ help — and Biden did not rise to this one.
Some of it was bad luck, or poorly structured preparation and poorly structured rest: Biden’s image as having aged out of the job was not aided by his painfully hoarse voice (a temporary condition, it seems) and his odd, gaping expression in split-screen as Trump spoke (one to which the viewing public had not been consistently exposed). Biden seemed not merely weary but unpracticed: He chose to bring up his decision to rapidly withdraw military forces from Afghanistan, one of his administration’s most notably unpopular decisions, and strangely bobbled a description of what he views as the “three trimesters” underpinning Roe v. Wade — botching an opportunity to elucidate what is currently one of the Democratic Party’s strongest issues.
This represents, or ought to represent, a sobering moment for the Democrats — the incumbent President who refused to step aside is plainly botching a winnable election. His mistakes are his fumbling misstatements and his inability to control his gape on-camera and his willingness to stoop to Trump’s level (late in the debate mocking Trump’s weight), a strategy that has not once worked. His campaign’s mistakes include signing on to this debate. Both sides seemed to have learned a lesson after the catastrophic first 2020 debate, in which Trump shouted Biden down at every turn and Biden was unable to control his train of thought or his temper; both sides seemed uninterested in restaging such a scene, until, suddenly, they were.
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If he has the strength and wisdom to step aside, the Democrats will have two months to choose another candidate.
It was obvious nearly a year ago that President Biden shouldn’t run for a second term. In an August poll by the Associated Press , 77 percent of the public and 69 percent of Democrats said he was too old to be effective for four more years.
Yet Biden and his inner circle persisted, driving on toward Thursday’s disastrous televised debate , which vividly portrayed the failings the country had already detected.
How did this happen? What was the combination of moral conviction, personal confidence and selfishness that propelled Biden, despite the risks, toward his decision to seek another term?
I have an unusual window on Biden’s march toward the precipice. In September, I wrote a column headlined “ President Biden should not run again in 2024 .” It shouldn’t have gotten as much attention as it did, because it said no more than what many Democrats were mulling through last summer. But perhaps because I have been a strong supporter of most of Biden’s foreign and domestic policies, this call for him to step aside created a stir.
In the months since, I have talked regularly with people close to Biden about why he stayed in the race. Their comments help explain the path to Thursday night — and illustrate too how Biden’s inner circle will be crucial now in encouraging him to step aside and let someone else take on former president Donald Trump .
Biden’s main reason for running again was that he felt, in his gut, that he could win. He loathes Trump — you could see the contempt animating that otherwise-frail demeanor Thursday — and it’s been his political mission to stop Trump and his MAGA rebellion. He did it twice, in the 2020 election and the 2022 midterms, and he thought he could do it again. Most important, he believed there was no one who could do it better.
Biden might have considered withdrawing if Vice President Harris was more popular than he was — running 10 points ahead of him in polls, say. But Harris hasn’t gained traction as vice president, and Biden knows it. Some say Biden deliberately sidelined Harris; I think her shortcomings reflect her own political weakness. But the fact is that Biden had no obvious heir.
Perhaps paradoxically, Biden might also have stepped aside if Trump hadn’t run. He could have said he had achieved his political quest of vanquishing Trump — and opened the way for a younger generation of leaders. But Trump’s successful primary campaign almost guaranteed that Biden would stay in.
Biden’s family has played a central role, especially his wife, Jill. When my column appeared last September, I was told by people who know the Bidens well that the president was angry but that the first lady was irate. She’s his protector and advocate — always. His children, Hunter and Ashley, would probably have been comfortable with him stepping aside. But even after Thursday night’s performance, you could see Jill Biden onstage at a “victory” party clapping and leading a chant, “Four more years!”
Loyalty is admirable, except when it disserves people we love. President Lyndon B. Johnson’s wife, Lady Bird, knew the strains he was suffering in office and his fragile health. She talked with him about not seeking another term as he was being inaugurated in 1965, and he confided to her in 1967 that he had decided against running the next year, though he kept waffling until his announcement in March 1968.
Biden’s inner circle of aides has also been protective — to a fault. Biden is a stubborn and sometimes-irascible man. He has maintained a remarkably disciplined White House, with few leaks and minimal backbiting. But loyalty and discipline can come at a cost. In the days after my column argued that he should step away, I heard rumblings of agreement among insiders, but they were quickly squelched. Discipline prevailed.
What’s especially painful about the Biden story is that he has been in most ways a very good president. The biggest lie Trump told Thursday was his portrait of the country as a ruined mess. The economy is strong, the United States is working seamlessly with an ever-closer set of allies in Europe and Asia, and our global financial, military and intelligence dominance has rarely been clearer. Biden has been effective despite the obvious signs of stress. He has also remained a decent man.
That’s his valedictory, if he could accept it. I noted in September that Biden should understand that he has achieved what he described in his 2021 inaugural speech : “When our days are through, our children and our children’s children will say of us: They gave their best, they did their duty, they healed a broken land.” Biden did just that.
Biden’s closest counselors — political adviser Mike Donilon, former chief of staff Ron Klain, the first lady — have an obligation to be honest with him now. If he has the strength and wisdom to step aside, the Democrats will have two months to choose another candidate. It will be a wide-open and noisy race, but that will be invigorating for the country. It’s never too late to do the right thing.
Thursday night had the sense of an ending. There was something Shakespearean about the gaunt, haunted face of Biden on stage squinting as if to see in a dwindling light, struggling for words even as the nobility of his purpose remained. I was reminded of a passage in “King Lear,” when Edgar advises his struggling father, the Duke of Gloucester, “Men must endure their going hence, even as their coming hither; Ripeness is all.”
But an ending is also a new beginning. That’s what Biden, with the wisdom of his age, can give to the country.
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Olive oil has become the latest staple to undergo "bleak" anti-theft measures.
The cooking product was spotted encased in netting and tagged with an alarm in an unspecified Tesco store, leading one customer to ask: "What has the world come to?"
It is just the latest product to be subject to supermarket security measures that have surprised customers, after an out-of-hours smoke machine was introduced in another Tesco store last month.
Neither security features are part of a universal policy and have been implemented only in individual stores, Sky News understands.
"All 'anti-shoplifting' measures are theatre," said one shopper on X, beneath a photo of the olive oil.
"This is so bleak," said another, while a third joked the oil "has to wear fishnets now".
We revealed earlier this year that there had been a 110.5% increase in the price of olive oil since January 2021.
High temperatures and droughts in Spain, the world's leading producer and exporter, have dented the harvest - a problem only worsened by global inflationary pressures.
Separately, a bacterial disease called Xylella Fastidiosa has attacked and killed century-old olive trees, severely diminishing yields in southern Europe.
And heightened prices have led organised criminal gangs to steal the "liquid gold".
Read more on what's behind exploding olive oil prices here...
We feature a lot of data on the changing prices of houses in the UK, but how do they compare to the rest of the world?
New data shows the UK ranked 37th for house price growth out of 56 countries analysed by Knight Frank for the Global House Price Index.
At 1.6% up over the year to the end of March, the UK underperformed (with the global average at 3.6%) but outstripped its European neighbours.
Only 11 countries saw prices fall, eight of which were European, with France (-5.2%) and Germany (-3.9%) feeling the effects of slower economic growth and high recent inflation.
Across all 56 markets, 82% saw annual price growth in the first quarter of the year - the strongest showing since the last quarter of 2022.
"Many markets are suffering from a lack of properties to sell as well as slow new-build delivery, leading to relatively healthy demand pushing prices to new highs," said Liam Bailey, Knight Frank's global head of research.
"In the longer term, however, only lower debt costs will sustain price growth."
With a 52% price increase, Turkey was at the top of the table by a huge margin - 36 percentage points - but there's more to this figure than meets the eye.
Consumer Price Index inflation in Turkey has risen 50% in the year to March, meaning in real terms house prices have actually fallen by 9.9%.
Recently we reported on how Barcelona had cracked down on tourism by planning to abolish short-term holiday lets .
The Spanish city has now gone further in its war on overtourism by banning the display and sale of "offensive" souvenirs.
It says sexist and homophobic messages on some souvenirs are tarnishing Barcelona's image.
The ERC's deputy spokesperson Jordi Coronas said the ban included products such as "penises with the Barcelona brand, T-shirts with sexist or homophobic comments, or simply comments that, when displayed on these products, devalue Barcelona".
Ahead of our Q&A, switching service Uswitch provided us with a list of what it considers the cheapest energy tariffs on the market right now.
It's worth reading the advice from Which? in our Q&A below (see 15.02 post) before deciding to switch from a standard variable tariff (that's what most households are on) - but if you're aware of the risks, then cheaper energy is available...
A big thanks to all those who submitted a question for our Q&A on the day the energy price cap fell - and sorry if we didn't get to yours.
A big thanks also to Emily Seymour, Which? energy editor, and Kate Mulvany, a principal consultant at Cornwall Insight, for tackling 10 of your questions so thoroughly.
Scroll down to read through their answers.
Does the UK have a secure enough energy supply in your view and what would it take for blackouts to occur this or any other winter?
Kate Mulvany, a principal consultant at Cornwall Insight, says..
The outlook for the upcoming winter appears promising, with strong gas reserves across Europe providing a healthy buffer to seasonal demand.
While a very cold winter would increase the need for gas for heating across Europe, the UK's ability to secure gas and electricity from multiple sources keeps the risk of disruption to the flow of energy relatively low.
Quite a few things would need to go wrong at the same time for there to be an increased risk of a widespread blackout.
However, short-term blackouts would still be possible - as indeed at any time of year - due to storms or other weather incidents, as well as through localised network issues.
It's worth mentioning that ministers have claimed the UK faces blackouts without new gas-fired power stations...
The bigger risk for homes in the UK is the pressure on energy bills. Although electricity and gas supplies appear healthy, affordability remains a concern, as seen in recent winters - particularly 2022-23.
What's the best deal currently on the market in your view and does it come with any risks?
Emily Seymour, Which? energy editor, says...
As we said in one of our previous answers, there isn't a "one size fits all" for the best deals out there as it will all depend on individual circumstances.
However, there are some tariffs available that are cheaper than the current price cap and might be worth considering.
When Which? last checked, Ecotricity and Ovo both had fixed deals available for cheaper than the July price cap.
However, Ecotricity's deal requires a smart meter - or you to agree to have one fitted - and Ovo's is only available if you also buy annual boiler cover, so you'll need to weigh up if this is right for you. Both also come with exit fees if you want to leave early.
Tracker tariffs change in price relative to the price cap every three months when the price cap is reset to offer slightly cheaper rates than you'd be paying otherwise, and could be worth considering. They're currently available from E.ON Next , Scottish Power and Fuse Energy .
Consumers can use switching services - like Which? Switch Energy - to keep an eye on the best fixed deals available and compare deals to see what's cheapest for them.
We'd always recommend checking the exit fees on fixed deals so you're not tied into a tariff if something better becomes available.
Why doesn't the government de-link the price of fossil fuel-generated electricity from that generated from renewable sources? Surely cheaper energy would be the result?
The current government has explored various methods to decouple wholesale gas and electricity prices through a programme called the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA).
However, each option identified presented potential drawbacks for customers, as well as benefits.
For example, one proposed solution was to set different prices for electricity generated by renewable sources compared to that generated by more carbon-intensive methods, such as burning gas.
A significant challenge is that the country cannot yet generate all its electricity from renewable sources 24/7.
During shortfalls, such as on a winter evening with low wind, non-variable renewable generation methods would still need to be used, meaning customers would still see the impacts of gas prices in those of electricity.
If I do not qualify for pension credit but receive housing benefit on top of my state pension, will I qualify for extra heating allowance/cold weather payment?
For the Warm Home Discount, Cold Weather Payment and Winter Heating payment, you should receive any discounts automatically if you're eligible.
For the Warm Home Discount, each energy supplier also has its own eligibility criteria, which are approved by the energy regulator Ofgem, so you should check with your provider to see whether you meet its requirements.
If you were born before 25 September 1957, it's also likely you'll be able to get Winter Fuel Payments of between £100 and £300 for winter 2023-24.
The payments are to help pay for your gas or electric heating in winter. You should get this automatically and should contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre if you think you're eligible but haven't received anything.
Energy companies are obliged to help you if you tell them you are struggling to pay and will not disconnect you if you miss a bill payment.
If you are struggling with your bills, let your provider know and explain that you want to establish a payment plan that you can afford.
Discuss your options with them, as they may include a review of your payments, a reduction in your payments or a payment break, more time to pay, and access to hardship funds.
Will energy prices ever return to levels seen before COVID - if not, why not?
Kate Mulvany, a principal consultant at Cornwall Insight, says...
At this point in time, we are not expecting a return to pre-COVID prices.
This is primarily due to the significant rise in the wholesale prices of electricity and gas following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The cost of the fuel - the wholesale cost or the commodity cost - is the largest part of the energy bill.
Although some non-wholesale components of energy bills may decrease, the main factor driving prices is the cost of commodities.
The UK's heavy reliance on imported electricity and natural gas exacerbates this issue.
Therefore, increasing investment in domestic renewable and low-carbon energy sources is crucial to reduce this dependency.
Additionally, implementing measures to decouple electricity and gas prices in the wholesale market could help lower bills.
Why does Ofgem allow the price cap to be so high when we know how high the profits of energy companies are which in turn causes so much hardship for UK families?
The price cap limits the unit rates and standing charge levels that suppliers can charge domestic customers across many circumstances.
Some parts of the energy price cap are directly regulated by Ofgem, while others, such as wholesale energy costs, reflect market conditions.
The price cap includes various elements such as wholesale energy costs, network costs (the cost of moving gas and electricity around the country), operating costs, environmental and social policy costs, and the allowable profit for suppliers.
The role of energy suppliers is to purchase electricity from generators and sell it to customers, managing customer service, billing and other retail functions.
Ofgem's formula for the price cap includes an allowance for suppliers to make a profit, which is overall a relatively small percentage of the total price cap amount.
Headlines about energy companies' profits can refer to companies involved throughout the energy industry, not just suppliers.
For example, companies that extract and transport gas or which generate electricity might not have prices directly regulated by Ofgem.
There is global competition for energy, and so attempts for the UK to control wholesale costs might have an impact on security of supply.
Since the cap limits unit rates and standing charge levels, but not the total bill, there has been increasing support for a social tariff, which would offer discounted deals to vulnerable households.
Social tariffs for energy are not a new policy; they have been implemented before and are currently used in other sectors, such as telecommunications and broadband.
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Sometimes you just can't get it together and finish your homework. Maybe you had a concert or a game after school and you were too tired to think when you got home. Maybe you ran out of time, or you fell asleep early. Maybe you just had something way better to do! This article will give you ideas for how to get your parents off your back about doing homework and convince your teachers you have a perfectly good reason why you didn't do the assignment. Plus, learn techniques on how to make it look like you made an attempt at your assignment, but life, fate, or technology got in the way. Just don't make a habit of it, or your grades may suffer.
If you weren't able to finish your homework, there are a few good excuses you can use to keep your teacher off your back. You can blame technology and say your computer or printer broke. If you needed the internet for your homework, say your internet went off for a few hours. Pretending you forgot your homework isn't the best excuse, but it sounds better than admitting you didn't do it. Search through your bag and pretend to look for it, then tell your teacher you must have left it at home. To make it more convincing, see your teacher at the beginning of class and say you had a busy week and forgot to do the homework. You can even tell them you had a family issue. Teachers are unlikely to call you out for being sick, so try going to the nurse before class and telling them you feel sick and you can’t go to class. For more tips, including how to get out of your parents making you do homework, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No
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Excuses for not doing homework. We researched this topic and asked an English teacher of 35 years about some of her students' most common and best excuses for not doing homework.She helped us put together the following list: 1. I was sick. Being sick, or claiming that you're sick, can be used to get out of almost any scenario, including an instance where you did not complete your homework.
3. "We have surprised guest visitors and they stay the whole day.". 4. "Because I didn't know where to start, I'm unable to complete the homework.". 5. "There's some fixing work going on at my home, especially in my room.". 6. "I was about to do homework, but I don't understand a thing.". 7.
Excuse #1: You lack the required knowledge. Let your parents and teacher know if you're taking a class and feel as if you lack the necessary skills or knowledge to complete the homework. Ask your teacher for extra guidance so you don't fall too far behind. See if your parents can find the time to help you, or you can look for a tutor.
Stick to only the important details. For example, say you're planning on claiming your piano recital got out late, and this is why you didn't finish your math homework. Do not go overboard with the details. Simply say, "A few students played their solos too long, so we didn't get done until 9:30 and it was a 45-minute drive home."
3. Don't plead ignorance. Saying you didn't know it was due or weren't in class when it was assigned won't work, for three big reasons. First, since it's your responsibility, not theirs, to make sure you're up-to-date on assignments, this excuse is pretty much like telling the teacher that it was your own fault.
Teachers are familiar with many excuses, and can often recognize outlandish ones as untrue. [1] 2. Mutilate your assignment so you teacher can't tell you didn't actually do the work. Turn in the illegible or destroyed assignment, so that you can show your "proof" of your excuse. Crumple and tear a paper assignment.
5. Too Much Homework From Another Class. This excuse would work best for college and university students. Elementary, middle, and high school teachers usually have an idea of how much homework their colleagues assign and, if they didn't, it would be a snap for them to check.
02 Your reputation. If you are a good student who always does homework, most teachers will give you a pass if you fail to do it once or twice. But, if you are a frequent offender, they'll have a hard time believing you. 03 How believable it is. Your excuses not to do homework must not be over the top or surreal.
Instead, try to manage your time better to avoid last-minute homework crises. If you use this excuse often, consider discussing a homework plan with your teacher in advance to accommodate potential health-related setbacks. 2. MY COMPUTER CRASHED. In today's digital age, computer problems can indeed disrupt homework.
The number one excuse for not doing your homework is "my computer crashed" or similar, tech-related issues. A teacher may still be annoyed with you, but we all know that technology can be unreliable and most of us have fallen foul to this at some point. You may get a sympathetic teacher.
A schoolwide effort to reduce homework has led to a renewed focus on ensuring that all work assigned really aids students' learning. I used to pride myself on my high expectations, including my firm commitment to accountability for regular homework completion among my students. But the trauma of Covid-19 has prompted me to both reflect and adapt.
4. " I didn't do my homework because I figured I'd do it tomorrow, because I'll be older, and therefore be wiser, then.". 5. " Yesterday, I didn't have time to complete the homework because I was at the rally all day. The rally was calling for an increase to teacher pay, so I had to be there.". 6.
Here's how it works: first, set a timer for 25 minutes. This is going to be your work time. During this 25 minutes, all you can do is work on whatever homework assignment you have in front of you. No email, no text messaging, no phone calls—just homework. When that timer goes off, you get to take a 5 minute break.
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Too much homework from another class. Use sparingly! I was absent when you assigned the work. Best if your mates back you up. I was busy volunteering. Best if you have pictures to show, and if the volunteering was noble. I was so sick! Works well when mates back you up, or if you have a note from home. Tell the truth.
Blame the Parents. 41. My parents don't believe in homework and won't let me do it. There are some parents like this. If a student said this to me, I'd be on the phone to the parents. So, if you don't want your teacher to call your parents, don't use this excuse. 42. My mother said band practice was more important.
Take short breaks and engage in physical activity or relaxation techniques to rejuvenate yourself. Ensure you have a consistent sleep schedule and aim for at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night. 7. "I didn't have enough time to finish my homework.". Success in academics depends on good time management.
The Final Excuse for Not Doing Your Homework… Reason #100: "But, Miss! You said to do questions 1-10. You didn't say bring them in!" Check and mate. Thus concludes our list of the 100 funniest excuses for not doing their homework, all thanks to the countless students who skipped out on their work. Stay on guard though.
Try to maintain a good teacher-student relationship. Don't cause trouble in class and stay focused. Your teacher might be more likely to forgive some of your mistakes if they believe you are doing your best. If you are forgetting homework, try to participate in class and do well on quizzes to bring up your grade. 5.
Domestic cataclysms. Domestic cataclysm is a classy reason that students use figuring out the answer to the question on how to get out of doing homework. Some of such might have been credible if they weren't so funny: "Due to a small fire in the house, all of the notebooks have burned down". "The neighbors have flooded our house so all ...
English - US. Mar 28, 2014. #4. "Have you done your homework?" This happened in the past, but somehow affects the present. "Yes." "You should give it to the teacher tomorrow." In this case, we might assume that the recently completed homework can be handed in now. The completion of the homework affects the present.
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2. Look up the answers online or in the back of the book. Many textbooks have all or half of the answers listed in the back of the book (especially math books). Your teacher may have found the worksheets or questions online, too, so search for the answers online. 3. Act like you did the homework, but forgot it at home.
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