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Question Generator ​

Create practice questions from any content to test your understanding and prepare for exams.

What It Does ​

The Question Generator transforms your study materials into practice questions with three difficulty levels and multiple question types. Perfect for:

  • Self-testing before exams
  • Creating study quizzes
  • Identifying knowledge gaps
  • Active recall practice
  • Group study sessions

Question Types ​

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) ​

  • 4 answer options per question
  • One correct answer
  • Distractors based on common misconceptions
  • Instant feedback on selection

Short Answer Questions ​

  • Open-ended responses
  • 1-3 sentence answers expected
  • Tests understanding and recall
  • Includes model answers

Extended Response Questions ​

  • Essay-style questions
  • Requires detailed explanations
  • Tests deep understanding
  • Includes comprehensive marking criteria

How to Use ​

Step 1: Select Your Subject ​

Choose the subject that matches your content:

  • Mathematics
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • English
  • History
  • Geography
  • And more...

Step 2: Choose Question Type ​

Select one type per generation:

  • Multiple Choice - Quick testing and review
  • Short Answer - Brief explanations
  • Extended Response - In-depth analysis

Step 3: Set Difficulty Level ​

Choose the appropriate difficulty:

  • Easy: Basic recall and understanding

    • Fundamental concepts
    • Key terms and definitions
    • Simple applications

  • Medium: Application and analysis

    • Connecting concepts
    • Problem-solving
    • Comparing and contrasting

  • Hard: Synthesis and evaluation

    • Complex scenarios
    • Critical thinking
    • Multi-step reasoning

Step 4: Choose Number of Questions ​

Select how many questions to generate:

  • 5 questions (quick review)
  • 10 questions (standard practice)
  • 15 questions (comprehensive test)

Tip: Start with 5-10 questions to gauge difficulty before generating more.

Step 5: Provide Content ​

Input the material you want questions based on:

Upload a PDF ​

  • Click Upload PDF
  • Select your study material
  • Text will be extracted automatically

Upload a Text File ​

  • Supports .txt, .md, .json files
  • Click to select from your device

Paste Text ​

  • Paste notes, summaries, or content directly
  • Up to 50,000 characters

Step 6: Customize (Optional) ​

Label Your Question Set ​

Give it a memorable name:

  • "Chapter 3 Quiz - Cellular Respiration"
  • "Week 5 Practice Test - Quadratics"
  • "French Revolution MCQs"

Specify Topic Focus ​

Direct the AI to specific areas:

  • "Focus on chemical equations"
  • "Emphasize key dates and events"
  • "Test understanding of theory, not calculations"

Step 7: Generate Questions ​

  1. Click Generate Questions
  2. Wait 10-20 seconds
  3. Review your custom question set

The output includes:

  • All generated questions
  • Answer key (for MCQs)
  • Model answers (for short/extended responses)
  • Marking criteria (for extended responses)

Step 8: Practice and Review ​

Your question set is automatically saved for later access.

For Multiple Choice:

  • Try answering each question
  • Check the answer key
  • Review explanations for wrong answers

For Short/Extended Answers:

  • Write your response first
  • Compare to the model answer
  • Identify areas for improvement

Best Practices ​

Getting Quality Questions ​

  1. Provide sufficient content: At least 500 words for good variety
  2. Use clear source material: Well-organized notes produce better questions
  3. Be specific with focus: Guide the AI to relevant topics
  4. Match difficulty to your level: Start easier and progress

When to Use Each Question Type ​

Multiple Choice:

  • ✅ Quick knowledge checks
  • ✅ Identifying weak areas
  • ✅ Exam preparation (if your exam uses MCQs)
  • ✅ Memorizing facts and concepts

Short Answer:

  • ✅ Testing understanding
  • ✅ Practicing concise explanations
  • ✅ Preparing for verbal questions
  • ✅ Building foundational knowledge

Extended Response:

  • ✅ Essay exam preparation
  • ✅ Developing arguments
  • ✅ Synthesizing complex ideas
  • ✅ Practicing structured writing

Study Strategies ​

Active Recall Practice ​

  1. Generate questions from your notes
  2. Wait 1-2 days after studying
  3. Answer questions without referring to notes
  4. Check answers and review mistakes

Progressive Difficulty ​

  1. Start with Easy MCQs to build confidence
  2. Move to Medium short answers
  3. Challenge yourself with Hard extended responses
  4. Track improvement over time

Group Study ​

  1. Generate questions on shared topics
  2. Each person answers independently
  3. Discuss answers as a group
  4. Learn from different perspectives

Examples ​

Example 1: Science - Chemistry ​

Settings:

  • Subject: Science
  • Type: Multiple Choice
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Count: 10
  • Focus: "Balancing chemical equations and reaction types"

Sample Question: What type of reaction is represented by: 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O?

  • A) Decomposition
  • B) Single replacement
  • C) Synthesis ✓
  • D) Double replacement

Example 2: History ​

Settings:

  • Subject: History
  • Type: Extended Response
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Count: 5
  • Focus: "Causes and consequences of WWI"

Sample Question: Analyze the extent to which nationalism contributed to the outbreak of World War I. In your response, consider political, social, and economic factors.

Tips for Specific Subjects ​

Mathematics ​

  • Include worked examples in your input
  • Specify if you want calculation or concept questions
  • Request formula-based questions if relevant

Sciences ​

  • Provide diagrams or descriptions of processes
  • Ask for questions on experiments and applications
  • Include terminology and definitions

Humanities ​

  • Include dates, events, and key figures
  • Request questions on causation and impact
  • Specify if you want source-based questions

Languages ​

  • Provide vocabulary lists and grammar rules
  • Request translation or comprehension questions
  • Include context and example sentences

Troubleshooting ​

Questions are too easy/hard ​

  • Adjust the difficulty level
  • Provide more detailed source material
  • Use the "focus" field to guide complexity

Questions don't cover specific topics ​

  • Be more explicit in the "focus" field
  • Include more content on that topic in your input
  • Generate multiple sets with different focuses

Not enough variety ​

  • Increase the question count
  • Provide more diverse source material
  • Try different question types

Answer key seems incorrect ​

  • Review the source material for accuracy
  • Remember AI can make mistakes - verify answers
  • Report persistent issues

Next Steps ​

After generating questions:

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