changed answer
[/tʃeɪndʒd ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: changed answers
resposta alterada
1. An answer that has been modified or corrected after initially being given or written
The student's changed answer on the test was marked correct after the teacher reviewed it.
A resposta alterada do aluno na prova foi marcada como correta após o professor revisá-la.
2. A response that differs from a previous response given to the same question
His changed answer raised suspicion that he had looked at someone else's paper.
Sua resposta alterada levantou suspeitas de que ele havia olhado para o papel de outro.
3. In academic or testing contexts, modifying a response before submission or after initial attempt
The changed answer showed the student had reconsidered their initial choice.
A resposta alterada demonstrou que o aluno havia reconsiderado sua escolha inicial.
In Brazilian schools and universities, changing an answer on a test is a common practice, and teachers often consider it evidence of critical thinking when the final answer is correct. However, in some standardized testing contexts, changing answers may be discouraged or monitored, as it can be seen as a sign of uncertainty or academic dishonesty if patterns are detected.
NYC Slang
switched answer; changed up the answer
Related Idioms & Phrases
second-guess one's answer
go back and change your answer
think better of an answer
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