Only one of the following is consistent with the textbook's recommendations for constructing multiple-choice items.Which one is consistent with its recommendations?
A)Make the correct answer more precise than the other alternatives.
B)Use distractors that reflect common misconceptions about the topic.
C)When in doubt, use items from the test-item manual that a textbook publisher provides.
D)Put negative words and prefixes no, not, un-, etc.)in both the stem and the possible answers to assess students' logical reasoning ability.

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Using distractors that reflect common misconceptions about the topic is a recommended practice in constructing multiple-choice items. This approach challenges students to truly understand the material and to distinguish between correct information and common misunderstandings.

Only One of the Following Is Consistent with the Textbook's