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How to express 'multiple-choice' in Japanese, covering tests, questions, and formats.
Referring to a test or question where you select from given options.
Commonly used to describe a test or question format where you choose from options. Often combined with 問題 (もんだい) or テスト.
This test is multiple-choice.
Describing a format where you choose from several options, not limited to tests.
Natural way to say 'choose from multiple options'. 選択肢 (せんたくし) means 'choices/options'.
選択式 (せんたくしき) is a general term for multiple-choice format. マークシート specifically refers to the answer sheet with bubbles to fill in, and by extension the test itself. Use マークシート when emphasizing the physical act of marking answers.
Solve multiple-choice questions.
More formal or technical term, literally 'multiple-limb selection style'. Used in academic or official contexts.
The exam is multiple-choice.
Refers specifically to a bubble sheet or answer sheet used for multiple-choice tests. Often implies the test itself is multiple-choice.
Take a multiple-choice exam (using a bubble sheet).
Literally 'select-one style', used in contrast to multiple-answer or essay formats. More common in legal or professional exam contexts.
Solve multiple-choice questions by elimination.
Please choose the correct answer from the options.
Means 'multiple options'. Can be used in various contexts like surveys or decision-making.
There are multiple choices.