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I can't think of the number of times in the past I would get frustrated by the default multiple choice question type for Google Forms.  A little thing, but those few seconds to change it (I use lots of text answers) add up over time. Well, recently Google Forms just got smarter! Now, when you type a question if you use some key phrasing it changes the question type to match what you are asking for. Examples - Here is the default first question: In the past when you typed, it stayed a multiple choice question: Now, it recognizes when you want something different - and changes the question type.  Here adding an "s" to day (so it indicates the ability to select multiple), it changes the question type to a Checkbox: Using the word "rate" changes it to a linear scale: Asking a standard question (like for a name) will change it to a short answer: Starting with a word like "describe" will change it to a paragraph text option:  As...

Today we were planning a hands-on session about Google Forms for later this week.  While discussing what to cover, I mentioned form add-ons and how the Choice Eliminator would be great simple one to demonstrate.  My partner in crime for this pd hadn't even heard of it.  Gasp!  Every one should know about this one - at least anyone that has ever planned a potluck or any other simple type of sign up where you want to limit the number of people bringing the same item (or signing up for a limited number of seats....or the number of people researching the same topic...). Here is how you add it and use it: First create your form - here's a very simple form I've created (You will only do the following steps once - after you add it, it will always be a choice in future forms) A. Go to Add-ons and select Get add-on B. Search for Choice Eliminator C. When it comes up, click the Free button on the right hand side (mine says Manage because I have already added it...