wrong answer

Meaning

A 'wrong answer' is an incorrect response to a question, test, or problem. It does not match the facts or the expected solution. In academic settings, it is a natural part of the learning process.

Examples

• If you give a wrong answer, the teacher will help you find the correct one.

  If you give a wrong answer, the teacher will help you find the correct one.

• I got a lower grade because I wrote a wrong answer for the third question.

  I got a lower grade because I wrote a wrong answer for the third question.

• Don't worry about giving a wrong answer; just try your best.

  Don't worry about giving a wrong answer; just try your best.

• He realized it was a wrong answer as soon as he handed in the test.

  He realized it was a wrong answer as soon as he handed in the test.

• The computer program marks any wrong answer with a red cross.

  The computer program marks any wrong answer with a red cross.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I made a wrong answer on the biology quiz.

  ✓ I gave a wrong answer on the biology quiz.

  Learners often use the verb 'make' instead of 'give' or 'write' with the noun 'answer'.

• ✗ That is a false answer to the question.

  ✓ That is a wrong answer to the question.

  While 'false' is used in 'true or false' tasks, 'wrong' or 'incorrect' is the standard adjective for a faulty response.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Please check your work so you do not submit a ___.

  💡 An incorrect response.

  Show answer

  wrong answer

• The teacher explained why my response was a ___.

  💡 Not the correct solution.

  Show answer

  wrong answer