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Multiple-Select (MS)

Correct answers are specified inline with an asterisk (*).

Note

  • If only one correct answer is specified, the question becomes a Multiple Choice type unless the text "Type: MS" is added before the question text.
  • The default grading method is set to "Correct Answers, Limited Selections"; this can be changed manually (see alternate methods) in the LMS.

Example Files

Basic example

1. Select all of the Federal Holidays from the list below:
    a. *Victoria Day
    b. Canada Day
    c. *National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
    d. *Civic Holiday
    e. Labour Day
    f. Christmas Day
    g. *Boxing Day

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With general feedback

1. Select all of the Federal Holidays from the list below:
    @feedback: Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, and Boxing Day are categorized as Federal Public Holidays.

    a. *Victoria Day
    b. Canada Day
    c. *National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
    d. *Civic Holiday
    e. Labour Day
    f. Christmas Day
    g. *Boxing Day

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With option-specific feedback

1. Select all of the Federal Holidays from the list below:

    a. *Victoria Day
    @feedback: Federal Holiday

    b. Canada Day
    @feedback: National Holiday

    c. *National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
    @feedback: Federal Holiday

    d. *Civic Holiday
    @feedback: Federal Holiday

    e. Labour Day
    @feedback: National Holiday

    f. Christmas Day
    @feedback: National Holiday

    g. *Boxing Day
    @feedback: Federal Holiday

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With answer key (info)

Note

  • Use a comma (,) to separate the correct answers.
  • Only include the correct list items in the answer key, NOT the full text.
1. Select all of the Federal Holidays from the list below:
    a. Victoria Day
    b. Canada Day
    c. National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
    d. Civic Holiday
    e. Labour Day
    f. Christmas Day
    g. Boxing Day

2. ...

Answers:
    1. a, c, d, g
    2. ...

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