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Get quiz cards from your own notes in a few minutes

Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file or photo of a page. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation you can check against your material.

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How a quiz card generator fits into studying

A quiz card generator saves time when you already have the reading but not the practice questions. It reads your own slides or notes and writes questions that stay close to what your instructor covered.

Generate from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or photos of pages
Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer question formats
Explanations that show why the correct answer is right
Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study

Example digestive system quiz cards

Which enzyme begins starch digestion in the mouth?Salivary amylase. It is secreted in saliva and breaks starch into smaller sugars.

Where is most nutrient absorption completed?The small intestine. Its long, villi-lined surface gives a large area for absorbing nutrients.

True or false: The liver produces the main digestive enzymes.False. The liver makes bile, which emulsifies fats, while the pancreas produces most digestive enzymes.

What is the main role of the large intestine?Absorbing water and salts and forming feces. It does not produce the enzymes that break down most food.

Which structure keeps food out of the trachea during swallowing?The epiglottis. It folds over the airway when you swallow.

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Three question types

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions are generated from your material, so you can practice recall in the format your class uses.

Explanations on every card

Each question includes an explanation of why the correct answer is right, which helps you catch gaps when you miss one.

Study in the browser or export

Practice online on the free plan. Paid plans add PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your material

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

Choose the question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions, then generate your set.

Study and review

Work through the quiz cards in the browser, read each explanation, and export a copy if you have a paid plan.

Quiz cards work best when you attempt each question before reading the explanation. Writing a short answer from memory and then checking it shows you which ideas you can recall and which need another pass.

Generate a new set after each lecture or chapter so your practice stays current with your course. Mixing question types keeps the review from becoming a memory test of one format.

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Frequently asked questions

How many quiz cards should I make for the digestive system?

Start with one set per lesson, such as mouth and esophagus, stomach, or small and large intestine. Ten to twenty questions per set is enough to check recall before an exam.

What is the most effective way to use digestive system quiz cards?

Answer each question out loud or in writing before you read the explanation. Return to the questions you missed after a day or two to strengthen recall.

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. Exports are not included on the free plan.

Which formats can I export quiz cards to?

Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for $39/year or $7.99/month. Pro at $14.99/month adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

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