Create Multiple-Choice Questions

Multiple-choice questions present mutually exclusive choices with only one correct response. By default, the choices are displayed in random order when the question is used.

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Click Questions › Create.
The Question Editor opens.
In Mode, select Multiple-Choice.
Use the answer placeholder string <_> to specify where the answer box should be displayed.
Although technically you can omit the answer placeholder string <_> for multiple-choice questions if you want the answer choices to be listed at the end of your question, this string is required for most other question types and it is a good practice always to include it.
In Answer, type the correct answer on the first line and press ENTER. Then, type one or more incorrect answers, pressing ENTER after each one.
- Incorrect answers are sometimes referred to as distractors.
- If an answer extends beyond the right side of the Answer box, it is wrapped to the next line, but it is still considered a single line so long as you do not press ENTER.
- To show feedback for each choice — sometimes called a rejoinder — see Add Item-Specific Feedback to Multiple-Choice Questions.
Type a Solution.
The solution helps your students understand the steps they need to take to determine the correct answer to the question. Your assignment settings specify when to show the solution.

Example Multiple-Choice Question The following table summarizes an actual question. QID 1077495 Name Template2 2.MC.01. Mode Multiple-Choice Question What is the primary function of leaves?<br> <_> Answer to trap light energy for photosynthesis to provide protection for the plant to provide water for the plant to enable the plant to grow taller Display to Students