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Turn your English word lists into a vocab quiz

Turn the word lists, readings and notes from your English class into a quiz with an explanation for every answer.

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Why a custom English vocab quiz beats a generic one

If you need an English vocab quiz for next week, a generic printable sheet rarely covers the words your teacher actually assigned. DeckOwl writes one from your own material instead: upload a PDF, a slide deck, a photo of a vocabulary list or plain notes, and it produces multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations.

Words come from the reading or lecture you actually have to know.
Multiple-choice options can use near-synonyms that catch careless readers.
Explanations show the root or context behind each correct word.
New quizzes can be made whenever a unit adds fresh vocabulary.

Example English vocabulary quiz questions

What does ephemeral mean? (A) lasting a very short time (B) extremely strong (C) easy to seeA, lasting a very short time. The word comes from a Greek phrase meaning lasting only a day.

Which word is the closest synonym of candid? (A) secretive (B) honest (C) wealthyB, honest. Candid means frank and open in what someone says.

In benefactor, what does the root bene- mean?Good or well. A benefactor is someone who gives help to others, literally a good doer.

Is meticulous closer in meaning to careless or careful?Careful. Meticulous describes paying great attention to detail.

True or false: ubiquitous means rare or hard to find.False. Ubiquitous means present or found everywhere, so it is the opposite of rare.

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Questions from your own words

Upload a PDF, slides, DOCX, plain notes or a photo of a word list and get questions based on that material.

Explanations for every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false or short answer question comes with a short explanation, so a wrong answer still teaches you something.

Export when you need it

Paid plans export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or a photo of a vocabulary page.

Choose the question type

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions for your quiz.

Take the quiz

Answer in the browser, read the explanations, and retake the words you missed.

Good vocabulary quizzes test words in context, not just as isolated definitions. Questions built from your reading can ask which word fits a sentence, which one is closest in meaning, or what a shared root tells you. Retaking the questions you missed a day later and again a week later is what moves those words into long-term memory.

Exporting to PDF or DOCX is part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML come with Pro at $14.99/month. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students with a school email get 40% off.

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Frequently asked questions

How many words should I put in one English vocab quiz?

Most students do well with 10 to 20 words per session, since short quizzes make it easier to see which words you keep missing. Mix new words with a few you already know so you can check recall.

What is the best way to study English vocabulary for a test?

Learn each word inside a sentence rather than as a standalone definition, then quiz yourself on it the next day and again a week later. Spaced review is what moves words into long-term memory.

Can I export the quiz to Word or PDF?

Yes, but PDF and DOCX export are paid features, available on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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