Google forms are a great way of creating online quizzes.You can choose from various formats like multiple choice, checkbox, drop down, short answers, and paragraph. In a language classroom, this variety of question types is a great assessment tool. It allows language teachers to choose different question formats for different skills sets. Here are some examples:
Verb conjugation: When teaching verb conjugations, using a multiple choice quiz is a great way to quickly assess learning. You can also use the short answers option so that students can fill in the correct form of the verb.
Reading comprehension: The multiple choice format can also be used for reading comprehension. You can either type a reading passage and ask multiple choice questions. You can also insert images like authentic ads or other authentic reading materials. Short answers can also be used as an option.
Listening comprehension: You can insert a YouTube video or a link to an audio file in your Google Drive in the question and then ask questions in any of the different formats. See the last video in this post about adding audio to your questions.
Writing comprehension: The paragraph option can be used for writing passages. You can insert an image, a YouTube video or any other authentic realia, which can be used as a prompt for the writing activity.
Here are some helpful links and videos to explain how to use the quiz feature in Google forms in general:
- 6 ways Quizzes in Google Forms are getting smarter
- Google Forms Guide: Everything You Need to Make Great Forms for Free
- Create & grade quizzes with Google Forms
- Self-grading Quizzes with Google Forms and Google Classroom
The Basics of Creating a Quiz in Google Forms
EDU in 90: Quizzes in Google Forms
EDU in 90: What’s New With Quizzes in Google Forms
Google Forms Tips - Adding Audio to Your Questions
