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Why generate your own vocabulary quiz

Plenty of word lists online include english vocabulary quiz questions with answers, but a generic set rarely covers the terms your teacher picked for this week. Questions built from your own reading test the words you are expected to know, in the context where you met them.

Questions cover the exact words in your list, not a generic set
Multiple choice and short answer test both recognition and recall
Each answer includes an explanation you can review later
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Example English vocabulary quiz questions with answers

Which word means lasting for only a very short time? A) fleeting B) durable C) ancient D) sturdyFleeting. It describes something brief, while durable means long-lasting.

Choose the synonym of candid: A) secretive B) honest C) polite D) nervousHonest. Candid means frank and direct in what you say.

True or false: ubiquitous means rare or hard to find.False. Ubiquitous means present or found everywhere.

Which word best completes the sentence? Her ___ explanation made the difficult theory easy to follow. A) lucid B) obscure C) vague D) tediousLucid. It means clear and easy to understand, which fits an explanation that clarifies a theory.

What does the prefix mis- mean in misjudge?Wrongly or badly. So misjudge means to judge something incorrectly.

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Multiple choice, true/false and short answer

Each question comes with the correct answer and a short explanation of why it is right.

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How it works

Upload your word list or reading

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Pick a question type

Choose multiple choice, true/false or open questions, and how many you want.

Review the answers and explanations

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Good vocabulary quizzes mix recognition and recall. Multiple choice checks whether you can pick a meaning, while short answer makes you produce the word yourself. Explanations matter too, because they show why a distractor like 'fleeting' is wrong for 'durable'.

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Frequently asked questions

How many vocabulary questions should a quiz include?

Ten to twenty questions covers a typical weekly word list well. Mixing multiple choice with short answer tests both recognition and recall.

What is the best way to check vocabulary answers?

Read the explanation for each answer, then use the word in a new sentence of your own. If you can explain why the other options are wrong, you know the meaning well.

Can I export the quiz?

PDF and DOCX export are included in the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on the Pro plan at $14.99/month.

Is there a free plan?

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

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