why tick and not slash?

[Mimino]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #710 "In the classroom", question 9

Please put a ......... beside the right answer and a cross beside the wrong answer.

(a) tick
(b) slash
(c) stroke

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #710 "In the classroom", answer 9

Please put a tick beside the right answer and a cross beside the wrong answer.

Correct answer: (a) tick

Your answer was: incorrect
Please put a slash beside the right answer and a cross beside the wrong answer.
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why tick and not slash?

Mimino

[Mister Micawber]

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A tick or check mark is the common way to indicate correct answers or otherwise indicate text for later recognition. A slash is not so used.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's