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Turn a vocabulary list into a Google Form quiz with AI

Skip the manual typing. Upload a word list, slides or notes, and get quiz questions with explanations that you can paste into a Google Form.

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Why a custom quiz beats a generic one

Most vocabulary units end with a quick check, and a Google Form vocabulary quiz is an easy way to run one. The problem is that a ready-made list rarely matches the words your teacher actually assigned.

  • Uses the exact words from your reading or word list
  • Multiple-choice options can be reviewed and edited before you share
  • Explanations help students who got an item wrong understand why
  • Works for any subject that uses definitions, not only English vocabulary
Example SAT vocabulary quiz questions
Which word means lasting only a short time? A) ephemeral B) verbose C) candid D) lucidA) ephemeral. It comes from a Greek word meaning lasting a day, which fits something brief.
What does benevolent mean?Kind and generous. The root bene means good, as in benefit.
True or false: candid means deliberately hiding the truth.False. Candid means open and honest, so it is the opposite of hiding the truth.
What does verbose describe?Using more words than necessary. The Latin root verbum means word.
Which word is a synonym of diligent?Hardworking. Diligent means careful and persistent in effort, so industrious is the closest match.
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Questions from your own words

Upload the list your class is using, or photograph a page of notes, and the quiz is built from those exact terms.

Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions

Mix question types so students practice recognizing a definition and also recalling it from memory.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short reason for the correct answer, so students learn from missed items.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of your word list.

Choose the question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, and set how many questions you want.

Copy the quiz into Google Forms

Review the questions, then export or copy them into a Google Form for your class.

Building the questions from your own list keeps the quiz on target. You can also make a second version with different distractors so students who finish early cannot simply copy answers.

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Frequently asked questions

How many words should a vocabulary quiz cover?

Most vocabulary quizzes work well with 10 to 20 words, so students can review the full set in one sitting. Shorter quizzes are easier to repeat before the next class.

Which question type works best for vocabulary?

Multiple-choice questions with plausible wrong definitions check recognition, while short answer questions test recall. Using both gives a fuller picture of what students know.

Can I export the quiz to Google Forms directly?

DeckOwl does not connect to Google Forms directly. Export to PDF or DOCX on the Plus plan, then copy the questions into your form.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports to PDF, DOCX and other formats require a paid plan.

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