multiple-choice
Americanadjective
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consisting of several possible answers from which the correct one must be selected.
a multiple-choice question.
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made up of multiple-choice questions.
a multiple-choice exam.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of multiple-choice
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Multiple choice question: Your favorite beautiful, coastal city is at risk of being flooded by sea level rise, and you have the power to do something.
From Slate • May 28, 2022
Multiple choice question: In a discussion with NPR about where Serena Williams ranks among the greatest tennis players of all time, John McEnroe's response should have been:
From Golf Digest • Jun. 27, 2017
Multiple choice tests are out; instead instructors will evaluate students both on the quality of what they learn as well as on their performance on clinical skills.
From Time • Jul. 22, 2011
Multiple choice and essay questions for American economic history.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1976 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Multiple choice examination questions to accompany Textbook of abnormal psychology.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1974 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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