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multiple choice question

[/ˈmʌltɪpl tʃɔɪs ˈkwɛstʃən/]
nounpl: multiple choice questions
questão de múltipla escolha
1. A question on a test or exam in which the student must choose the correct answer from several given options
The final exam consists of fifty multiple choice questions.
O exame final consiste em cinquenta questões de múltipla escolha.
2. A question format commonly used in educational assessments, surveys, and quizzes where respondents select from predetermined answers
Multiple choice questions are easier to grade than essay questions.
As questões de múltipla escolha são mais fáceis de corrigir do que as questões dissertativas.
Synonyms
MCQobjective questionchoice question
Antonyms
essay questionopen-ended questionshort answer question

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questão de múltipla escolha
Standard usage in educational contexts
São Paulo
questão objetiva
Alternative term commonly used, particularly in educational materials
Portugal
questão de escolha múltipla
Preferred variant in Portuguese educational system

Related Idioms & Phrases

eliminate the wrong answers
guess and check
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