Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
multiple-choice-question
Noun
/ˈmʌltɪplˈʧɔɪs ˈkwɛsʧən/
Definition
A type of assessment or query that presents a list of possible answers, from which the respondent must select the correct or most appropriate option.
Examples
- In the exam, there were several multiple-choice questions about history.
- She struggled with the multiple-choice questions because several answers seemed plausible.
- The teacher used a multiple-choice question format to quiz the students on their reading comprehension.
Meaning
Multiple-choice questions are commonly used in tests and quizzes to evaluate knowledge or understanding of a subject.
Synonyms
- MCQ
- multiple-choice
- objective question
