MCQ
|M/C/Q|
B2
/ˌɛm si ˈkjuː/
select correct answer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'MCQ' originates from the abbreviation of 'multiple-choice question', where 'multiple' meant 'many' and 'choice' meant 'selection'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'MCQ' evolved from the educational practice of using multiple-choice questions in exams.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any question with multiple choices, but now it is specifically used in educational contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of examination question that offers several possible answers from which the correct one must be chosen.
The final exam will consist of 50 MCQs.
Synonyms
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