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title: "Question Types | Studio | Ilmiya Documentation"
description: "Full reference of all 30+ element types available in the Studio Quiz Builder."
url: "https://ilmiya.com/docs/studio/quiz-builder/question-types/"
language: "en"
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# Question Types

Studio supports 30+ element types for building interactive quizzes and activities. Each type is optimized for a specific kind of question or task.

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## Multiple Choice

| Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Single Choice** | One correct answer from a list of options |
| **Multiple Choice** | One or more correct answers — students select all that apply |
| **True / False** | Binary choice between two options |
| **Yes / No** | Yes or No response |
| **Poll** | Opinion-based question with no correct answer — collects responses |

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## Text Input

| Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Fill in the Blank** | Students type a word or phrase to complete a sentence |
| **Short Answer** | Free-text response, a few words or a sentence |
| **Long Answer** | Extended text response — essays, explanations, reflections |
| **Number Input** | Numeric answer — auto-graded against a target value |

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## Matching & Connecting

| Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Match Pairs** | Connect items in two columns — drag lines to match |
| **Connect Items** | Similar to match pairs, optimized for image-to-text or image-to-image matching |
| **Category Sort** | Drag items into the correct category buckets |

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## Ordering & Sequencing

| Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Arrange in Order** | Drag a list of items into the correct sequence |

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## Drag & Drop

| Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Drag to Label** | Drag labels onto parts of an image |
| **Drag to Blank** | Drag words or phrases into blanks in a sentence |
| **Word Sort** | Sort a word bank into correct groups |

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## Media & Visual

| Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Image Selection** | Choose the correct image from a set of options |
| **Video** | Embed a video clip — can be paired with a question |
| **Audio** | Embed an audio clip — e.g. a recitation to listen and answer |
| **Slide** | A content-only slide — no interaction, used for instructions or info |

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## Drawing & Writing

| Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Drawing** | Freehand draw on a blank canvas or over an image |
| **Annotation** | Mark up or highlight a provided image |
| **Handwriting** | Write Arabic or other scripts using stylus or finger input |

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## Pronunciation & Speaking

| Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Pronunciation** | Record a spoken response — scored against a reference audio |
| **Recitation** | Record a Quranic recitation — assessed for accuracy and tajweed |
| **Speaking** | Open-ended spoken response for verbal answers |

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## Quran-Specific

| Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Ayah Completion** | Display part of an ayah — student completes the rest |
| **Translation Match** | Match Arabic text to its correct translation |
| **Word Meaning** | Identify the meaning of a highlighted Arabic word |
| **Tajweed Rule** | Identify the tajweed rule applied in a highlighted text segment |

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> **Tip**
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> For vocabulary and comprehension work, **Fill in the Blank**, **Match Pairs**, and **Multiple Choice** cover most use cases. Use **Recitation** and **Pronunciation** for speaking and reading assessment.

> **Note**
>
> Not all element types may be available in your plan. Contact your organization admin if a type you need is not showing in the type picker.

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