Turn your vocabulary notes into fill-in-the-blank quiz practice
Upload a word list, reading, or lecture slides and get short-answer questions with explanations. Study in the browser on the free plan.
Why short-answer vocabulary practice works
Students who need to learn a list of fill-in-the-blank vocabulary quiz items usually have the words in a textbook chapter, a lecture deck, or a set of handwritten notes. Retyping those into a quiz takes longer than studying them. DeckOwl reads the source and writes sentence-based questions with the target word removed, so you can practice recall in context.
- Questions are based on the words and passages in your own material.
- Each item includes the correct answer and a one-sentence explanation.
- Study in the browser on the free plan, with 3 generations per month.
- Spaced repetition and Anki or CSV export are available on Plus.
Built from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX files, slides, plain notes, or photos of a page. The questions come from the words and passages you already study.
Short-answer questions with explanations
Each question has a correct answer and a short explanation, so you learn why a word fits the sentence, not just what it is.
Export when you need it
Plus adds PDF and DOCX export. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for course platforms.
How it works
Add your word list or reading
Paste notes or upload a file. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Generate the quiz
DeckOwl writes short-answer questions where the target word is the missing piece of a sentence.
Practice and review
Answer in the browser, check the explanations, and use spaced repetition on the flashcards to keep words in memory.
Recalling a word from a sentence is harder than recognizing it from a list, which is why it helps with exams that ask you to use terms correctly. Each answer comes with a short explanation, so a wrong guess becomes a lesson about meaning and usage. Export to PDF or DOCX is available on Plus if you want a printed copy.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I write good fill-in-the-blank vocabulary questions?
Use a sentence where the target word is the only one that fits the context. Keep one blank per sentence, and add a hint such as the first letter or a synonym if the word is hard.
How many vocabulary words should one quiz cover?
Most people find 10 to 20 words manageable in one sitting. Start with the words you missed last time, then add new ones gradually.
Can I export the quiz?
PDF and DOCX export are part of Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro at $14.99/month.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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