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What a vocabulary quiz spec covers

A vocabulary quiz spec is a short plan that lists the target words, the question types, the number of items and how each answer is scored. Writing one first keeps every word tested the same way across sections.

Name the target words and the source text they come from
Pick a mix of multiple choice, true/false and short answer
Set one question per target word so nothing is tested twice
Write a one-sentence explanation for every correct answer

Example vocabulary quiz items with answers

Which word means lasting only a short time? A) ephemeral B) eternal C) dense D) rigidA) ephemeral. It comes from Greek roots meaning for a day, so it describes things brief in duration.

True or false: benevolent means hostile or unkind.False. Benevolent means kind and well-meaning, the opposite of malevolent.

Define candid in one sentence.Open and honest, without hiding what you think. The word comes from Latin candidus, meaning bright or white.

Which word best fits: The lab report was so ___ that two readers reached different conclusions? A) lucid B) ambiguous C) concise D) urgentB) ambiguous. It means open to more than one interpretation, which explains the differing conclusions.

What does the prefix pre- mean in predict?Before. Predict means to say what will happen before it happens.

Generate the full set

Multiple choice and true/false

Write distractors that test whether students know the word's meaning, not just its shape, and check each answer key against your source text.

Short answer with explanations

Open-ended items ask students to produce a definition, and each answer includes a one-sentence reason so review is fast.

Built from your material

Questions come from the words and passages you upload, including PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes and photos of pages.

How it works

Upload your word list or reading

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page. Text in photos is read with text recognition.

Choose question types and count

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then set how many questions you want for the quiz.

Review and export

Check each question and explanation, then study in the browser or export if your plan includes it.

DeckOwl skips the blank template. Upload your word list, reading or slides, and it writes multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions drawn from that material, each with an explanation of the correct answer.

Plus can export the quiz to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning management systems.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a vocabulary quiz have?

Many classroom vocabulary checks use 10 to 20 items, with one question per target word so each term is tested once. Shorter quizzes work well for a single reading.

Which question type is best for vocabulary?

Multiple choice with plausible distractors checks recognition, while short answer checks whether students can produce the meaning in their own words. Mixing both gives a fuller picture.

Which export formats need a paid plan?

The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

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No. You can start on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month, without adding a credit card.

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