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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.
このテストは選択式です。
This test is multiple-choice.
選択式の問題を解く。
Solve multiple-choice questions.
More formal or technical term, literally 'multiple-limb selection style'. Used in academic or official contexts.
試験は多肢選択式です。
The exam is multiple-choice.
Literally 'select-one style', used in contrast to multiple-answer or essay formats. More common in legal or professional exam contexts.
択一式の問題は消去法で解く。
Solve multiple-choice questions by elimination.
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'.
選択肢から正しい答えを選んでください。
Please choose the correct answer from the 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.
Refers specifically to a bubble sheet or answer sheet used for multiple-choice tests. Often implies the test itself is multiple-choice.
マークシートの試験を受ける。
Take a multiple-choice exam (using a bubble sheet).
Means 'multiple options'. Can be used in various contexts like surveys or decision-making.
複数の選択肢があります。
There are multiple choices.