multiple-choice

adjective

mul·​ti·​ple-choice ˈməl-tə-pəl-ˈchȯis How to pronounce multiple-choice (audio)
1
: having several answers from which one is to be chosen
a multiple-choice question
2
: composed of multiple-choice questions
a multiple-choice test

Examples of multiple-choice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Spellers get 90 seconds for each of their turns for spelling and 30 seconds for multiple-choice vocab questions. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024 The multiple-choice answers don’t reflect the real-world scenarios social workers face, Love said. Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024 There are tools to make highlights and annotations, and to cross out multiple-choice responses students think are wrong. Dana Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024 In the end, those who answer all the multiple-choice questions on allyship, bias, and privilege correctly are rewarded with a handy discount voucher. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024 Kinesthetic learners, on the other hand, may find hands-on practice tests with simulations and multiple-choice questions most effective. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024 This approach underscores the importance of balancing your preparation between multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and essay questions. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024 Some tests offer multiple-choice answers, while others ask models to generate their own answers based on prompts. Angela Yang, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2024 The format of the CMA exam includes a blend of multiple-choice questions and essay sections. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of multiple-choice was in 1914

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“Multiple-choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiple-choice. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

multiple-choice

adjective
mul·​ti·​ple-choice
ˌməl-tə-pəl-ˈchȯis
1
: having several answers from which one is to be chosen
2
: made up of multiple-choice questions
a multiple-choice test
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