Multiple Choice is the fastest confidence check in Memorize By Heart. The passage is hidden; you reveal it only by choosing the correct word for each slot. Miss one and the button locks red so you can see where recall slipped before you move on.
Quick start (2 minutes)
- Open your memorization and pick Multiple Choice.
- Say the first sentence once from memory. Then tap the matching word from the options shown.
- Keep speaking aloud while you select. If you stall, glance at the options and choose the word that fits your cadence, then continue talking.
- Finish the chunk. Review the accuracy screen, then play again to clean up any red underlines.
Know how the game scores you
- Six options per word: One correct, five distractors pulled from the same passage.
- Wrong taps turn red: You still need the correct word to advance, but misses stay marked so you remember to review them.
- Accuracy ties to coverage: Completing larger portions of the passage boosts your progress update. Aim to finish the whole chunk before exiting.
- Stats page recap: The text reappears with underlined mistakes. Use it to see which clauses or names need another pass.
Turn recognition into recall
- Speak in phrases, not single words. Choose each option while saying the entire clause. It keeps rhythm and prevents guessing from shape alone.
- Look for grammar cues. Articles, pronouns, and verb tenses often separate two similar options. Use the surrounding syntax to pick confidently.
- Pause after a miss. If a button turns red, repeat the full sentence from the top before moving on so you do not memorize the error order.
- Finish a paragraph, then reset. Doing a full paragraph per round gives you a clearer accuracy percentage and momentum into the next mode.
A 5-minute Multiple Choice routine
- Warm up (1 minute): Glance at the passage once, then hide it. Start Multiple Choice on a 2–4 sentence chunk.
- First run (2 minutes): Say the chunk aloud and tap the right words. If you miss more than two in a row, restart the chunk instead of pushing through.
- Second run (1 minute): Play again immediately. Aim for zero red buttons. Keep your voice steady to confirm pacing.
- Bridge to harder modes (1 minute): Switch to Slider or Type It while the phrasing is fresh. Multiple Choice builds the order; the next game tests pure recall.
Troubleshooting
- Options feel too similar? Slow down and check punctuation. The correct word often matches the clause break or verb tense you are saying.
- Always missing names or numbers? Pre-read those pieces once before starting, then exaggerate them when you speak while selecting.
- Losing focus on long passages? Split into shorter paragraphs. Clear two clean runs per section before combining them.
- Keep tapping the same wrong option? After a miss, cover the options with your hand and recite the line, then reveal and choose—the extra second cements the right word.
Multiple Choice is your quick filter: it confirms order, highlights weak spots, and readies you for deeper recall. Use it between read-throughs and tougher games to stay confident with every word.