How to Use essay question in a Sentence

essay question

noun
  • To demand a fix for grade inflation is to put multiple-choice answers on an essay question.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
  • For example, colleges don't know how to word their admissions essay questions.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Then, possible essay questions flashed into thought.
    — Diane Collins, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
  • In most cases, the multiple choice component is scrapped in favor of essay questions.
    — Mareesa Nicosia, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2020
  • The three-part test will consist of a multiple choice section, three essay questions and a practical lab portion.
    — Donna Vickroy, Daily Southtown, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Brian Clark, a Brown spokesman, said that some students were put off by a longer application with more essay questions.
    — Stephanie Saul, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Following the change, about three-quarters of all essay questions will be scored by a computer program rather than human scorers.
    — Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Officials said the grading engine would score three-quarters of all essay questions, and human graders would continue to handle the rest.
    — Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2024
  • They are selected based on their grades, an application that includes essay questions, and interviews.
    — Yvonne Wenger, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2017
  • Family finances and essay questions about the role music plays in the student's life comprise 70 percent of the overall score.
    — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, 18 Jan. 2018
  • Teachers who wish to participate can submit a biographical form and a response to an essay question.
    — Megan Woodward, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 23 Mar. 2021
  • But for those who still want to work for the government, a new application requirement will have candidates answering four essay questions.
    — Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • Rather than hours, students will have 40-50 minutes total to answer one or two free-response essay questions, depending on the course.
    — Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 May 2020
  • Students can get the application form, teacher recommendation form and essay question from their counselor.
    — Sam Boyer, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2020
  • The education establishment tried to turn math into a political exercise, for which there were no wrong answers, but too many essay questions.
    — Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
  • They are given several hours to complete the exams, which are usually comprised of a combination of multiple-choice and essay questions.
    — Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 May 2020
  • Thousands of students apply every year, and answer a series of essay questions ranging from their personal stories and people who have influenced them, to their big dreams for the future.
    — Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The exam, which takes two days to complete, involves five one-hour essay questions, a 90-minute performance test and 200 multiple-choice questions.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Earlier this year, the Columbus schools raised questions about computer scoring of third grade essays after noticing a large increase in the number of zero scores on essay questions.
    — Patrick O'Donnell, cleveland.com, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Nonetheless, news of the essay question caught the attention of parents within the district and copies of the assignment spread on social media and in private parent Facebook groups.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 14 May 2021
  • Research from two years ago found AI could pass the first two levels of the CFA exam, but got tripped up on the hardest level because of its essay questions.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Taylor said the application process included four essay questions and interviews with potential participants and their parents.
    — Ted Slowik, Daily Southtown, 27 June 2018
  • Magic Notes lets users upload or copy-paste text, and Quizlet summarizes it, then offers an outline, sample essay questions, creates flashcards, and even puts together a practice test.
    — Emilia David, The Verge, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Pre-hire tests, assessments and essay questions are increasingly popular during the job application process as companies look for ways to weed out AI applicants.
    — Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • The California bar exam is given just twice a year and consists of five one-hour essay questions, one 90-minute performance test, and 200 multiple-choice questions.
    — Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
  • For its part, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst introduced a new supplemental essay question.
    — Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Given just twice per year, the California bar exam consists of five one-hour essay questions, one 90-minute performance test and 200 multiple-choice questions.
    — Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
  • These supplemental prompts represent a new kind of diversity essay question, replacing the old kind that relied on a previous Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.
    — Jessica Cheung, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Small colleges with ample resources have the advantage of being able to spend more time evaluating individual applications and reading carefully through essay questions than large universities.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The MCQs test your theoretical knowledge, while the essay questions assess your ability to apply concepts in practical scenarios.
    — Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024

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