BACK TO SCHOOL: Filipino Expats Try Answering Elementary Questions

Most OFWs here in the UAE would have had at least a decade past their lives when they last stepped into a classroom – and the years would just pile up if they’re asked about their elementary years.

As students in the UAE have settled once again to study, TFT Lifestyle TV tests the mettle of different Filipino expats as they try to answer simple, yet mind boggling questions that elementary students can answer.

Topics included were Math, Science, History, Social Studies, and Science. Here were the questions and the answers in the episode:

Q: What do you call animals that only eat meat?
A: Carnivores

Q: What is the biggest organ in the human body?
A: Liver

Q: A doe is a female of what animal?
A: Deer

Q: What do you call a group of fish?
A: School of fish

Q: How long is one regular term for a Philippine President?
A: 6 years

Q: In local politics, what does ‘SK’ mean?
A: Sangguniang Kabataan

Q: Which is longer: 1 mile or 1 kilometer?
A: 1 mile is longer

Q: How many sides does a hexagon have?
A: Six

Q: Who was the hero in the Battle of Tirad Pass?
A: Gregorio Del Pilar

Were you able to remember these? What trivia and/or questions from your elementary days do you still remember? Reminiscing your more carefree childhood days as well as the learning you’ve picked up isn’t just an amusing thought – it also reminds you of the fun-filled days you had when you were back in school.

TFT Lifestyle TV is a weekly show that tells the life stories and shares the lifestyle of OFWs based in the UAE. A new episode is shown every Friday so be sure to check the Facebook page of The Filipino Times to stay updated with each episode.

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