Pre-Kindergarten Testing

Last week I helped with Pre-Kindergarten testing. One of the questions on the test was, "What sound does the word cat begin with?" I couldn't believe how many kids answered, "Meow". When they answered that way, I would rephrase the question. I was testing one kid, and he answered, "Meow", so I said, "No, what sound do you hear at the beginning of Cat?" His face wrinkled all up and he let out the sweetest little, "Meow" that he could, trying to be more convincing! And yes, I laughed... a little!