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True/False

You decide whether a statement is true or false. The simplest form of multiple choice: there are only two options.

Fields​

  • Statement: the claim you'll decide is true or false.
  • Correct answer: whether this statement is actually true or false.
  • Extra info (backExtra): optional additional explanation that appears after the answer is shown.

Example​

  • Statement: The mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell.
  • Correct answer: True

Tips​

  • Write the statement clearly and unambiguously: statements open to interpretation, or only partly true, get confusing with this type.
  • Avoid writing cards that are always "true" or always "false": a roughly even split makes it harder to pass by guessing.
  • The study screen already shows the statement through a clickable ✓/✕ control: write the statement as-is, you don't need to also ask "true or false," the interface already asks that.

Good and bad examples​

✅ Good (a clear, unambiguous statement):

Statement: Water boils at 100°C at sea level.
Correct answer: True

A precise, measurable claim; whether it's true or false isn't up for debate.

❌ Bad (a vague, partly-true statement):

Statement: Water usually boils at a high temperature.
Correct answer: True

Vague terms like "usually" and "high" make the statement debatable: under what conditions, how high? Use a precise value or condition instead.

❌ Bad (needlessly turning it into a question):

Statement: Water boils at 100°C at sea level. Is this true or false?
Correct answer: True

The study screen already works through an interface where you answer the statement with a true/false control; separately asking "true or false" is a needless repetition. Writing the statement as-is is enough, as in the first example.