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String Question Type

Students enter text that is compared for exact or approximate match.

Basic Syntax

[string]
answer = correct text;

Options

answer (required)

The correct text response.

[string]
answer = photosynthesis;

casesensitive

  • true — Exact case match required
  • false (default) — Case-insensitive comparison
[string]
answer = Paris;
casesensitive = false;  // Accepts "paris", "PARIS", "Paris"

acceptmultiple

For accepting multiple valid answers, list them with | separator.

[string]
answer = mitochondria | mitochondrion | mitochondrial matrix;
casesensitive = false;

Examples

Single-Word Answer

$capital = "Madrid";

What is the capital of Spain?

[string]
answer = $capital;
casesensitive = false;

Multiple Acceptable Answers

What is another word for "big"?

[string]
answer = large | huge | vast | enormous;
casesensitive = false;

Chemical Formula

What is the chemical formula for table salt?

[string]
answer = NaCl;
casesensitive = true;  // Case matters in chemistry

Short Sentence

Complete the sentence: "The process of converting sunlight into chemical energy is called ___."

[string]
answer = photosynthesis | photosynthetic process;
casesensitive = false;

Grading

For exact match: - Student enters "Photosynthesis" → Answer is "photosynthesis" with casesensitive = false → Correct - Student enters "photosythesis" (misspelled) → Incorrect

Multiple acceptable answers use | (pipe) separator. Student must match one exactly.

Tips

  • Use for short answers only: For longer essays, consider Essay type with human grading
  • Consider common misspellings: Use acceptmultiple to include likely variants
  • Be careful with case sensitivity: Usually not needed unless teaching proper nouns or technical terms
  • Use clear, unambiguous answers: Avoid answers that could be interpreted multiple ways

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