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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We asked for bigger-picture thoughts and forecasts, and a mix of multiple-choice questions focused on the next five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
In one example, they replaced the original multiple-choice prompts, which described specific psychological tasks, with the instruction "Please choose option A."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2026
In the first part of the test, candidates have about an hour to answer 50 multiple-choice questions on the rules of the road.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
The America-First exam consists of 34 multiple-choice questions that ask about the U.S.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2025
Some multiple-choice questions take up most of my laptop, but the clock though.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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