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Turn your vocabulary lists into multiple choice quizzes

Upload a word list, reading passage or lecture slides and get multiple choice questions built from your own terms, each with an explanation.

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Why generate a custom vocabulary quiz instead of printing one

Printable vocabulary quizzes are easy to find, but they rarely match the words in your own reading or class list. DeckOwl builds a multiple choice vocabulary quiz from the PDF, slides or notes you already have, so every question uses your terms. If you want a printed copy, PDF export is available on the Plus plan.

Upload a word list, reading passage or lecture slides
Get multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions
Read an explanation after every answer
Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on the Plus plan

Example vocabulary multiple choice questions

Which word means lasting only a short time? (a) ephemeral (b) verbose (c) candid (d) lucidEphemeral. It comes from a Greek word meaning lasting a day, so it describes something brief.

Which word means using too many words? (a) laconic (b) verbose (c) tacit (d) mundaneVerbose. Laconic is the opposite, meaning brief and using few words.

Which word describes agreement that is understood without being stated? (a) tacit (b) overt (c) brazen (d) meagerTacit. A tacit agreement is implied through behavior rather than spoken aloud.

Which word means common and ordinary? (a) arcane (b) mundane (c) gregarious (d) pristineMundane. It describes everyday routine, while arcane means known only to a small group.

Which word means open and honest in speech? (a) candid (b) cryptic (c) feeble (d) fickleCandid. A candid answer is frank and direct, even when the truth is uncomfortable.

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Questions from your own words

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, plain text or a photo of a page, and the quiz uses the terms you are actually studying.

Explanations for every answer

Each multiple choice option comes with a short explanation, so a wrong answer teaches the word instead of only marking it wrong.

Mix in other question types

Add true/false or short answer questions to the same set when you want to check meaning in a different way.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the word list, reading or notes you need to learn. Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition.

Choose multiple choice

Pick multiple choice as the question type and set how many questions you want.

Study and review

Answer in the browser, read each explanation, and review the words you missed.

Good multiple choice items test meaning in context rather than simple recognition. Wrong options should be real words from the same topic, and each explanation should say why the correct word fits, so the quiz doubles as a short lesson.

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Frequently asked questions

How many multiple choice questions should a vocabulary quiz have?

Most vocabulary quizzes work well with 10 to 20 questions, which is enough to cover a week of words without overwhelming the learner. Start with a shorter set and add more once you can see which words still cause misses.

How do I write good wrong answers for vocabulary multiple choice questions?

Use real words from the same topic or word family so the learner has to know the meaning rather than spot a nonsense option. Keep answer choices similar in length so the correct one does not stand out.

Can I export the quiz to Word or a learning management system?

Yes, but exports are paid features. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

Is there a free plan to try it?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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