Short answer
A question that requires a short text response.
The single-line text question type asks for a short, free-form answer in one line: a word, a name, a number, a term. It sits between multiple choice and open questions — students must produce the answer themselves, but grading stays quick.
When to use it
Short recall without answer options: "What is the chemical symbol for gold?"
Terminology, names, translations, short calculations.
Anywhere multiple choice would give the answer away by showing it as an option.
How it works for students
The student types their answer into a single-line input field, optionally limited to a maximum length. Answering takes a minute or two. (Tip: this type has keyboard shortcut 1 in the editor.)
Grading
Graded by AI against your scoring criteria, with your review. Because answers are short, grading suggestions are usually very reliable — spelling variations and synonyms are judged in context rather than by exact match.
Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Max length | Optional maximum number of characters for the answer. |
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