the mystery of two halves.....

As I was tutoring couple days ago, I came across a math question that read as follows:

Please rewrite all written statements in to numeric fractions and identify its numerator and denominator.

6.) Two halves

Um. I think I understand English. I've been around this language for a while now.
Two halves really doesn't exist.
Its a whole number: 1.

Well technically the answer is 2/2. Numerator:2 Denominator:2
But 2/2 is not essentially a fraction, it is equated to a whole number, 1.

So, what is the correct answer?

I googled the *#$% out of it and apparently, I am correct. It's not a fraction, the answer is 1.
well, to be sure, I had texted my dear friend for his help.

I asked, how will you read, 2/2?
He responded, it's not two halves. it's 1.

Ugh. What is this stupid trick question. Do teachers entertain themselves by tricking students?
(Oh yeah, can't forget, I am also a teacher.)

What do you think? Is there a correct answer to this?

I asked my tutee to state the following as her answer:
The numerator is 2 and the denominator is also 2 which equals to a whole number of 1.

Well, I made sure to explain the situation to her parents to cover my ass.
Well, I'm sure they had also thought the question was confusing as hell.

Edumacation, oh please, treat us with respect.

On a side note:
It's nice to know that I have friends who will text back with the right answers when I'm in:
MATH CRISIS