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Copy and paste your notes into a quiz maker

Paste lecture notes, a textbook passage or a summary you typed yourself. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation of the correct answer.

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How a copy and paste quiz maker fits your study routine

A copy-and-paste quiz maker is useful when your material is already in front of you: lecture notes in an email, a textbook passage copied from a web page, or a summary you typed on your phone. Paste the text into DeckOwl and it builds questions from the ideas in it, each with an explanation of the correct answer.

Paste notes from class without reformatting them first
Mix multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions in one set
Read the explanation after each answer to see why it is right or wrong
Study in the browser on the free plan, with no credit card needed to start

Example intro biology quiz questions on cell structure (subject chosen because the keyword names none)

Which organelle is the site of aerobic respiration in eukaryotic cells?The mitochondrion. It breaks down glucose with oxygen to release ATP, which is why it is called the powerhouse of the cell.

Which structure controls what enters and leaves a cell?The cell membrane. It is a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins that regulate transport.

True or false: plant cells have a cell wall made mainly of cellulose.True. The cell wall gives plant cells rigid support, and animal cells lack one.

What is the main function of ribosomes?Protein synthesis. Ribosomes read messenger RNA and link amino acids into polypeptide chains.

Where is most of a cell's DNA stored?In the nucleus. It is enclosed by a double membrane and holds the genetic instructions that direct the cell's activity.

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Paste text directly

No file needed. Drop in notes, a copied web passage or a typed summary and generate questions from it.

Explanations for every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer question includes a reason the correct answer is right, so wrong answers become study moments.

Export when you need it

Study in the browser on the free plan. PDF and DOCX export come with Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export come with Pro.

How it works

Paste your text

Copy the notes or passage you want to study and paste it into the input box.

Choose a question type

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

Review and study

Check the questions and explanations, remove any that test trivia, and study the rest in the browser.

Pasting works best when the text is organized by topic. Keep related definitions together or include headings so the questions cover one idea at a time, then review the output before you study. Plain text and notes are supported alongside PDF, DOCX, PPTX and photos of pages.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should I generate from one set of notes?

Start with 10 to 15 questions per chapter so you can cover the main ideas without rereading everything. Remove any that test trivia rather than concepts, and keep the ones that explain a process or relationship.

Is it better to study with multiple-choice or short-answer questions for biology?

Use both. Multiple-choice questions build recognition of terms like organelle names, while short-answer questions make you explain processes such as cellular respiration in your own words, which strengthens recall.

Can I export the quiz to Word or PDF?

Yes, PDF and DOCX export are included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included in the Pro plan at $14.99/month.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you can start without a credit card. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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