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Make a free vocabulary quiz from the words you are studying

Upload a list, a textbook chapter or a photo of your notes. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation of the right answer.

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Why a custom vocabulary quiz works better than a generic list

Most vocabulary tests reward recognizing a word in context, and that is hard to practice from a flat list. A free vocabulary quiz built from your own reading or class notes puts each word in the sentence where you met it, so you practice the meaning you actually need.

  • Upload any word list, reading passage or set of notes as the source.
  • Choose multiple choice, true/false or short-answer questions.
  • Every answer includes an explanation you can review.
  • Free plan: 3 generations a month, studied right in the browser.
Example vocabulary quiz questions
What does "ubiquitous" mean?Present or found everywhere. Ubiquitous describes something that seems to appear all over at the same time.
Which word means lasting only a short time: ephemeral, durable or tedious?Ephemeral. It comes from the Greek ephemeros, meaning lasting a day.
Choose the synonym of "candid": frank, secretive or ornate.Frank. Candid means honest and direct, especially in speech.
Which word means to make something less severe: mitigate, aggravate or deride?Mitigate. It means to lessen the force or seriousness of something.
True or false: "benevolent" means wanting to do harm to others.False. Benevolent means kind and well-meaning, and its opposite is malevolent.
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Built from your material

Questions come from the words and passages you upload, so the quiz matches your course rather than a generic word bank.

Explanations on every answer

Each question shows why the correct answer fits, which helps you learn the meaning and not just the letter.

Free to start

The free plan includes 3 generations a month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to begin.

How it works

Upload your words

Add a PDF, DOCX, slides, plain text or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Choose a question type

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the quiz.

Study and retry

Work through the questions in your browser, read the explanations, and run the quiz again until the words stick.

Start with a short set of 10 to 20 words per quiz. Mix question types: multiple choice checks recognition, while short answer forces you to recall the definition yourself. Reading the explanation after each wrong answer matters more than the score.

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Frequently asked questions

How many words should a vocabulary quiz cover?

Ten to twenty words per quiz is a practical range for a single study session. Smaller sets make it easier to review the explanations for every miss.

Which question type is best for vocabulary practice?

Multiple choice is good for quick recognition, while short-answer questions are better for testing whether you can recall a definition without prompts. Using both gives a fuller picture.

Can I create a vocabulary quiz for free?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start.

Can I export a vocabulary quiz?

Exports are paid features. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

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