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Why generate your own English quiz

Want a printable PDF English quiz built from the books and articles your class is actually reading? A generic worksheet rarely matches the chapter you covered on Tuesday, so generating questions from your own material keeps practice aligned with what gets tested.

Questions are generated from your PDF, DOCX, slides, notes, or a photo of a page.
Each multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer question includes an explanation.
Free plan: 3 generations per month, with practice in the browser and no exports.
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Example English reading and grammar quiz questions

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?A simile compares two things using "like" or "as," while a metaphor says one thing is another. Spotting the connecting word is the quickest way to tell them apart.

Which sentence uses the passive voice: "The committee approved the budget" or "The budget was approved by the committee"?The second sentence. The subject receives the action, and the verb is a form of "be" followed by a past participle.

True or false: A thesis statement usually appears near the end of an essay's introduction.True. It states the main claim the body paragraphs will support, so readers expect to find it there.

What does the word "ubiquitous" mean?Present or found everywhere. Context clues such as "smartphones are ubiquitous" show it describes something very common.

In Shakespeare's Hamlet, who does the ghost in Act 1 claim to be?Hamlet's murdered father, the former king. The claim sets the revenge plot in motion.

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Upload your own material

Add a PDF, DOCX, slides, plain text, or a photo of a page, and get questions based on that exact reading.

Three question types

Multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions, each with an explanation of why the answer is correct.

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

How it works

Upload your reading

Add the PDF, slides, or notes for the English unit you are studying.

Choose question types

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

Practice or export

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export a PDF or DOCX with Plus.

Good English questions test more than recall. Ask about word meaning in context, the difference between a simile and a metaphor, or whether a sentence is in active or passive voice, and the explanation after each answer shows students the reasoning behind it.

Because every question comes with an explanation, the quiz also works as review after a missed answer. Students can see where a claim in the text came from instead of guessing again.

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of English questions work best on a quiz?

Vocabulary in context, grammar rules such as active and passive voice or subject-verb agreement, and comprehension questions about a passage all test well. Specific questions are easier to check than broad essay prompts.

How many questions should an English quiz include?

For a single reading or chapter, 10 to 15 questions covers the main points without overwhelming a student. Vocabulary quizzes can be shorter and still be effective.

Can I download the quiz as a PDF?

Yes, PDF export is included with Plus, which also adds DOCX export. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Can I export to Moodle or other learning systems?

Pro ($14.99/month) adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export, along with a stronger AI model and bulk upload.

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