New Kids' Register Riddles

2026: Marking The Preschool Register
Teacher: if you're present, say 'present'
And, if you are not here just say 'absent'

Corona 2020. Silence.     Teacher: 'That's a pass!'
Wear A Mask. 'Yes.'     Teacher: 'Say "Present" please.'
Lowdown. 'Lockdown.'     Teacher: 'Lord have mercy!'
Can't read this.'Qua ... Quarrel?'     Kid: 'I'm Quarantine'
Was Hands. 'I'm Wash Hands.'     Teacher: 'My apologies!'
Sanity-seizer. 'I'm Sanitizer.'     Teacher: 'For a reason!'
Coffee Fit 9. 'I'm COVID-19.'     Teacher: 'Sorry, whatever.'
Self-lation. 'I'm Self-isolation.'     Teacher: 'Hmmm, I see.'
Loves.'I' m Gloves.'     Teacher: 'Like hand in glove, kid!'
Pandemics. 'Absent.'     Teacher. 'Wow.'     Kid: 'Coz I hate 'em!'