1.
I forgot.
This requires no imagination, and students think it's believable.
20 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
2.
I didn't understand the assignment.
Students think putting the blame on teachers makes them not responsible.
19 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
3.
I had to work.
18 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
4.
I couldn't think of a topic.
17 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
5.
My computer crashed.
This is entirely possible, which makes it an even easier excuse to use.
16 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
6.
My grandma died.
15 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
7.
I had to study for another class.
14 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
8.
You said it was optional.
13 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
9.
My classmate said it was optional.
12 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
10.
I'm going to fail anyway.
This is the attitude most people take when they begin to fall significantly behind.
11 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
11.
I'm changing my major.
9 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
12.
I can replace this grade late on.
This is an easy out for a procrastinator.
9 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
13.
I'm transferring.
8 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
14.
I didn't have time.
7 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
15.
I thought it was due next week.
6 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
16.
I had too much homework.
5 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
17.
I turned it in, so you must have lost it.
4 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
18.
I'm working on it at home.
3 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
19.
I left it at work/in my car/at home/at my mom's/at my dad's.
2 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
20.
My printer was broken.
1 point - added 12 years ago by laneave -
21.
My alarm didn't go off.
0 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
22.
My mom/dad didn't wake me up.
-1 point - added 12 years ago by laneave -
23.
I missed the bus/train/carpool.
-2 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
24.
I hadn't had a day off in months.
-3 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
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