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Upload a PDF, slide deck or set of notes, and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations. Export to PDF or DOCX when you are ready to print.

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Why build a paper from your own material

An MCQ paper generator is most useful when a generic test bank does not match what you taught this week. Writing a fair multiple-choice paper by hand takes time, and most of that time goes into drafting plausible wrong answers.

Questions stay tied to your own slides, notes and readings.
Each item includes an explanation you can keep or edit.
You can mix multiple choice, true/false and short answer on one paper.
Exports include PDF and DOCX on Plus, and QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro.

Example practice questions on writing multiple-choice items

Why should all answer options in a multiple-choice question be similar in length?Length differences often hint at the correct answer, since test-takers tend to pick the longest option. Matching lengths makes the question test knowledge instead of guessing.

Is 'All of the above' a good answer option?Usually not, because students can guess correctly by spotting two true options without knowing the content. It also weakens what the item measures.

What makes a distractor effective?It reflects a common student misconception, so choosing it reveals a specific gap. Random or obviously wrong options let students eliminate choices without learning anything.

How many answer options is standard for a multiple-choice question?Four or five is typical. Extra options rarely add value, because additional distractors are seldom plausible enough to be useful.

When is a negative stem such as 'Which of the following is NOT true' appropriate?Use it sparingly, since negative stems are easy to misread. Capitalize NOT so students see it, and avoid putting several negative stems on one paper.

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Built from your material

Questions come from the pages you upload, so the paper tests what your class actually covered.

Explanations on every item

Each answer includes a short explanation, so students learn from wrong choices instead of only seeing a score.

Export when you need it

Plus exports to PDF and DOCX. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page.

Choose the question types

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

Review and export

Check the questions and explanations, then export a printable version or study in the browser.

DeckOwl reads your lecture slides or handout and drafts stems, correct answers and distractors from that content. You can then edit anything that is off before you print or move the paper into your course system.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I write good distractors for a multiple-choice question?

Base each wrong option on a misconception students actually have, so picking it shows a specific gap. Keep all options similar in length and grammar so the correct answer does not stand out.

How many questions should a multiple-choice paper have?

It depends on the time you have, but a short quiz of 10 to 20 items is common for a single class period. Leave enough time for students to read each stem and weigh all the options.

Can I export a generated MCQ paper to Word or PDF?

Yes, PDF and DOCX export is included on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included.

Is there a free plan to try the MCQ paper generator?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start, and students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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