Turn your own word list into a vocabulary quiz with AI
Upload a reading, notes or slides and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions on the words that matter for your class, each with an explanation.
Why a generated quiz beats a generic one
Fun quizzes in the style of a BuzzFeed personality test can make word study feel lighter, but the words they test rarely match your class. A vocabulary quiz built from your own reading or notes checks the terms your teacher will actually use.
- Quiz questions drawn from your own vocabulary list or reading
- Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer formats
- An explanation for every answer, right or wrong
- Free to start, with no credit card needed
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page, and the quiz uses the vocabulary you actually have to learn.
Explanations on every answer
Each question comes with a short explanation, so a missed word teaches you the meaning and how it is used.
Study in the browser
Take the quiz and review with spaced repetition flashcards in your browser on the free plan.
How it works
Upload your words
Add a vocabulary list, a chapter, lecture slides or a photo of your notes.
Choose a question type
Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the quiz.
Take and review
Answer the questions, read the explanations and retry the words you missed.
DeckOwl reads PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages, then writes multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions. Each one includes an explanation, so you learn why the correct answer fits. The free plan gives you 3 generations a month and lets you study in the browser.
Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF and DOCX export. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for teachers who run quizzes in an LMS.
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Frequently asked questions
How many vocabulary words should a quiz cover at once?
Ten to fifteen words is a manageable set for most students, with a short review of the items you missed. Smaller batches are easier to revisit than one long list.
What is the best way to study vocabulary for a test?
Read each word in context, write your own definition, then quiz yourself on it a day later and again a few days after that. Explaining a word in your own sentence builds recall better than rereading the list.
Does DeckOwl make a BuzzFeed-style quiz with personality results?
No, DeckOwl makes knowledge quizzes from your own material rather than personality results. Questions are multiple choice, true/false or short answer, and each includes an explanation.
Can I export a vocabulary quiz?
Studying in the browser is free. PDF and DOCX export come with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on Pro at $14.99/month.
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