ChatGPT Prompts for Multiple Choice Questions

Students often struggle to transform dense textbooks and lecture notes into effective practice materials, especially when trying to come up with realistic distractors for multiple choice questions. These prompts unlock a faster way to test your knowledge, improve information retention, and prepare for exams by turning any text into a high-quality practice quiz. Copy and paste the prompts below to start your study session.

Quick Answer Box

To get the best results, copy your lecture notes or PDF text and paste it into ChatGPT alongside a specific instruction. What to replace: [Topic Name], [Difficulty Level: e.g., Undergraduate], and [Number of Questions]. The #1 rule for accuracy is to always provide your own source material so the AI doesn't hallucinate facts or include topics you haven't studied yet.

How to use these prompts

• Step 1: Paste your material: Provide the AI with the specific source text (lecture slides, book chapters, or pasted notes).

• Step 2: Set constraints: Specify the number of questions, the difficulty level, and the format (e.g., 4 options per question).

• Step 3: Output + Self-check: Ask the AI to provide the answer key separately so you aren't spoiled, and cross-reference answers with your notes.

• Step 4: Convert into Spaced Repetition: Use the generated questions to build a study schedule or import them into a retention tool like Duetoday.

Bucket A: Understand & Structure

1. Conceptual MCQ Generator

Use this when you need questions that test your understanding of core concepts rather than just rote memorization.

Act as an expert professor. Based on the text provided below, generate 5 multiple choice questions that test conceptual understanding rather than simple recall. Each question should have four options (A-D) and one clear correct answer. Provide the answer key at the very end. [Paste Text Here]

Act as an expert professor. Based on the text provided below, generate 5 multiple choice questions that test conceptual understanding rather than simple recall. Each question should have four options (A-D) and one clear correct answer. Provide the answer key at the very end. [Paste Text Here]

Act as an expert professor. Based on the text provided below, generate 5 multiple choice questions that test conceptual understanding rather than simple recall. Each question should have four options (A-D) and one clear correct answer. Provide the answer key at the very end. [Paste Text Here]

A good answer will feature plausible distractors that represent common misconceptions about the topic.

2. The Hierarchy Builder

Use this to ensure you understand how different parts of a topic relate to one another.

Generate 3 MCQs that focus on the relationship between different sections of these notes. Focus on 'cause and effect' or 'classification' questions. Format: Questions first, Answer key last. [Paste Text Here]

Generate 3 MCQs that focus on the relationship between different sections of these notes. Focus on 'cause and effect' or 'classification' questions. Format: Questions first, Answer key last. [Paste Text Here]

Generate 3 MCQs that focus on the relationship between different sections of these notes. Focus on 'cause and effect' or 'classification' questions. Format: Questions first, Answer key last. [Paste Text Here]

A good output helps you see the 'big picture' by connecting disparate facts into a single question.