The classroom can often feel like a battleground of grammar rules and literary analyses, but it doesn’t have to be all serious business. Engaging your English teacher with a little humor can make learning more enjoyable and interactive.
Also, asking funny, sarcastic questions can spark laughter and foster a more relaxed learning environment.
In this article, I have compiled a list of 60 humorous questions to ask your English teacher, each designed to a chuckle or at least a raised eyebrow. So, if you’re ready to inject fun in your grammar classes, then, let’s dive in!
60 Funny Questions to Ask Your English Teacher
- If Shakespeare had a Twitter account, what would his handle be?
- If I write a poem about cookies, will it get an A?
- Can I use emojis in my essay?
- Is it okay to start an essay with the phrase ‘Once upon a time’?
- Do you think grammar rules are just suggestions?
- If you could rewrite any classic novel, what would it be called?
- Which literary character do you relate to the most? Are they as cool as they think?
- If punctuation was a person, which one would be the life of the party?
- Can I submit my grocery list as a creative writing assignment?
- If your life were a novel, what genre would it be?
- Is it possible to have a dramatic irony in real life, or is that just a plot twist waiting to happen?
- How do you feel about using the Oxford comma in casual conversation?
- Would you rather battle a grizzly bear or grade 50 student essays in one night?
- Do you think the Great Gatsby would have posted selfies on Instagram?
- How many books would I have to read before I could officially call myself a ‘bookworm’?
- If you had to choose between teaching Shakespeare or telling dad jokes, which would you pick?
- Is there such a thing as too many adjectives in a sentence, or is that just a myth?
- Have you ever thought about writing a tell-all book about your experience as a teacher?
- What’s the funniest mispronunciation of a literary term you’ve ever heard?
- If you could erase one literary character from history, who would it be, and why?
- When you grade papers, do you secretly wish for a magic wand?
- Do you dream in essays?
- Is it proper etiquette to size up my classmates based on their book choices?
- What’s your latest plot twist in your personal life?
- If I turn in my essay late, can I claim it was a “dramatic pause”?
- Would you ever consider teaching a class on how to write memes?
- Do you believe in the Oxford comma as much as your morning coffee?
- If you were a punctuation mark, which one would you be and why?
- Do you think Hemingway would survive in today’s social media climate?
- Can you define ‘awkward silence’ as a literary device?
- Would you let me write a story entirely in text speak?
- Have you ever considered a career as a stand-up comedian?
- What’s the weirdest book you’ve ever read?
- What superhero power would most help with grading essays?
- If you had to teach a class on how to procrastinate effectively, what’s your best tip?
- Can I just write “I love English!” on my paper for extra credit?
- How would you react to a student who submits their novel as a collection of tweets?
- Do you believe in teaching English with interpretive dance?
- What’s the best excuse you’ve ever heard for not doing homework?
- Could writing be considered a form of exercise if I type really fast?
- If English was a sport, would you be the coach or the referee?
- Is there a secret society of English teachers that you’re not telling us about?
- Would you take a class on “How to Avoid Snoring While Reading Shakespeare”?
- If you could ban any book from existence, which one would it be—and why?
- What’s your favorite grammar rule to break, just for fun?
- If you wrote a book about your teaching experiences, what would the title be?
- Would you prefer teaching in a circus or a library?
- What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever overheard in class?
- Do you think the concept of ‘book clubs’ was invented by introverts?
- Is it true that all English teachers have a secret stash of snacks hidden in their desks?
- Which fictional character would you most want to have coffee with?
- How do you feel about the idea of “creative spelling”?
- Do you think ‘reading between the lines’ applies to life as well?
- What’s an author’s worst nightmare? A blank page?
- Would you ever write a novel under a pseudonym, and what would it be?
- If you could be any character from a book for a day, who would it be?
- What’s your go-to strategy for convincing students that grammar is cool?
- If there were awards for “Best Eye Roll in Class,” would you win?
- How many stickers have you given out this year?
- Can you teach me to write like a pro, or is there a secret formula?
1. If Shakespeare had a Twitter account, what would his handle be?
Ask your English teacher this creative question about one of the founding fathers of English writers and you all should let your imagination run wild.
Just Imagine Shakespeare tweeting about his latest play, complete with hashtags like #BardLife and #TragedyTuesday. What would he complain about?
2. If I write a poem about cookies, will it get an A?
A great way to ask your teacher if you could be unconventional about your writing styles. Cookies are universally loved. Your teacher might not get the joke and he might tell you to go ahead to write a heartfelt poem about them.
3. Can I use emojis in my essay?
Perhaps your English teacher says you have the liberty of expression in your essays, go silly by asking if you could use emojis in your essays.
Trust me, you are getting a sarcastic response from them because English teachers are kings and queens of sarcasm.
4. Is it okay to start an essay with ‘Once upon a time’?
A good dumb question to ask your teacher especially when he just warned you about the use of cliches. This will bring out the sarcastic side of your teacher and their response will in turn crack everyone.
5. Do you think grammar rules are just suggestions?
Venture into the gray areas of English, using this funny question. Rules seem strict, however find out if they are made to be broken?
6. If you could rewrite any classic novel, what would it be called?
Above is a brainy yet funny question to ask your English teacher. This will bring about majority participating in the class, and it will further make it an interactive one.
7. Which literary character do you relate to the most?
You can use this question to take a glimpse into your teacher’s personality. Like all teachers, do they fancy themselves a hero or a total mess?
8. If punctuation were a person, which one would be the life of the party?
Some punctuation marks bring hilarity (looking at you, comma!). Starting discussions about the importance and ‘personality’ of punctuation will make learning fun.
9. Can I submit my grocery list as a creative writing assignment?
Yes, you can also ask your teacher the question above. It’s a great way to show your creativity. So why not give it a shot and see your teacher attempt to keep a straight face?
10. If your life were a novel, what genre would it be?
Asking your teacher about what genre would they be can reveal how they view their own experiences.
11. Is it possible to have dramatic irony in real life?
A great question to ask that will reveal to you what plot twists and fate is.
12. How do you feel about the Oxford comma in casual conversation?
A timely question to ask! Your teacher’s stance on the Oxford comma may lead to an engaging debate in class.
13. Would you rather battle a grizzly bear or grade 50 student essays in one night?
The ultimate ‘choose your struggle’ question. Imagining funny images of bear-fighting adds some humor and relatability.
14. Do you think Gatsby would have posted selfies on Instagram?
The Great Gatsby is a fictional character who loved image; how fun to imagine his Insta account filled with lavish parties!
15. How many books would I have to read.
Also, you can ask questions that will take you on a journey through the officially recognized bookworm milestones.
16. If you had to choose between teaching Shakespeare or telling dad jokes, which would you pick?
You can use this funny question to know if your teacher is passionate about teaching or not. Only true dedication can drag a teacher toward dad jokes, which might be their hidden talent, after all.
17. Is there such a thing as too many adjectives in a sentence, or is that just a myth?
We have been lied to so many times, as regarding English rules, and this amusing question might just be a question for you tl discover another lie or… the truth. Here is an amusing take on modifiers that will spark a debate on the “adjective limit.”
18. Have you ever thought about writing a tell-all book about your experience as a teacher?
Everyone loves juicy gossip. Ask you teacher if he his ready to turn his experiences into a novel.
19. What’s the funniest mispronunciation of a literary term you’ve ever heard?
Everyone loves a good laugh! Sharing this could lead to a presentation of the best and the worst.
20. If you could erase one literary character from history, who would it be, and why?
This funny question gives your teacher a chance to vent their frustrations about certain characters.
21. When you grade papers, do you secretly wish for a magic wand?
A question to know if your teachers take painkillers when marking their essays. The struggles of grading; imagine your teacher with a tear in their eye as they battle the monstrous essays…. That is hilarious itself.
22. Do you dream in essays?
Here is a question that pokes fun at the absurdity of the workload they manage.
23. Is it proper etiquette to size up my classmates based on their book choices?
Use this question to take a humorous insight into the competition for the ‘best’ books.
24. What’s your latest plot twist in your personal life?
Ask this intriguing question to take a sneak peek of what your teachers life looks like lately.
25. If I turn in my essay late, can I claim it was a “dramatic pause”?
A playful question to tease your teacher.. Your teacher might appreciate the creativity in your procrastination with a knock on the head.
26. Would you ever consider teaching a class on how to write memes?
This funny and creative question pokes fun at modern writing trends and confirms if they are standard
27. Do you believe in the Oxford comma as much as your morning coffee?
Keep it lighthearted, and ask this silly question that’s sure to amuse everyone.
28. If you were a punctuation mark, which one would you be and why?
A clever way to ask about personalities based on grammatical components.
29. Do you think Hemingway would survive in today’s social media climate?
Speculation about literary giants in today’s world opens up playful discussions.
30. Can you define ‘awkward silence’ as a literary device?
Everyone can relate to this! It’s a great way to reinforce the power of well-placed humor in writing.
31. Would you let me write a story entirely in text speak?
Teachers often dread it, but isn’t it the language of our times? Use this to tease your language teacher and watch him give you a long stare.
32. Have you ever considered a career as a stand-up comedian?
Ask your teacher especially the sarcastic if his humor could indeed rival that of any comedian.
33. What’s the weirdest book you’ve ever read?
Inviting your teacher to share their eccentricities not only lightens the mood but inspires reading adventures among students.
34. What superhero power would most help with grading essays?
Imagining this scenario can lead to hilarious discussions.
35. If you had to teach a class on how to procrastinate effectively, what’s your best tip?
Asking and exposing the skill we all secretly practice is a good way to make English an interactive session for you all.
36. Can I just write “I love English!” on my paper for extra credit?
Find out if your tease will bring you a dirty slap, find it endearing or mildly infuriating?
37. How would you react to a student who submits their novel as a collection of tweets?
Yes, another interesting question to ask your teacher, who knows, you can often forge unexpected connections between modern and classical literature.
38. Do you believe in teaching English with interpretive dance?
Or a tease about if English can be interpreted to dance can actually be an interesting discourse.
39. What’s the best excuse you’ve ever heard for not doing homework?
Here is an inviting discussion into creativity’s darker side and finding the art in failures.
40. Could writing be considered a form of exercise if I type really fast?
Wouldn’t it be great if we could count our typing speed as cardio? Well, find out by asking the question.
Other Funny Questions to Ask Your English Teacher
41. If English was a sport, would you be the coach or the referee?
42. Is there a secret society of English teachers that you’re not telling us about?
43. Would you take a class on “How to Avoid Snoring While Reading Shakespeare”?
44. If you could ban any book from existence, which one would it be, and why?
45. What’s your favorite grammar rule to break, just for fun?
46. If you wrote a book about your teaching experiences, what would the title be?
47. Would you prefer teaching in a circus or a library?
48. What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever overheard in class?
49. Do you think the concept of ‘book clubs’ was invented by introverts?
50. Is it true that all English teachers have a secret stash of snacks hidden in their desks?
51. Which fictional character would you most want to have coffee with?
52. How do you feel about the idea of “creative spelling”?
53. Do you think ‘reading between the lines’ applies to life as well?
54. What’s an author’s worst nightmare? A blank page?
55. Would you ever write a novel under a pseudonym, and what would it be?
56. If you could be any character from a book for a day, who would it be?
57. What’s your go-to strategy for convincing students that grammar is cool?
58. If there were awards for “Best Eye Roll in Class,” would you win?
59. How many stickers have you given out this year?
60. Can you teach me to write like a pro, or is there a secret formula?
Conclusion
Engaging with your English teacher through humor is an excellent way to establish rapport while also improving the learning experience.
The questions listed here not only invite laughter, but they also promote creativity and critical thinking in the classroom.
Humor can break down barriers, making it easier to discuss complex issues or gently correct misconceptions.
Next time you are in the classroom, try asking a few of these amusing questions to lighten the mood.
Not only will your English teacher appreciate the humor, but it might also inspire an engaging discussion, ensuring that learning remains fun and enjoyable.
