How to Add Sub Questions in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Open your survey by clicking the ellipsis icon next to the survey title.
From the drop-down menu, select 'Edit survey'.
In the 'Design Survey', select a question and click 'Edit'.
From the question types, choose 'Matrix/Rating Scale'. This type of question allows you to add multiple sub-questions rows under a common header, with each row functioning as a sub-question.
Write your main question or the header text.
Under the 'Rows' section, enter each sub-question or item you want to ask about.
In the 'Columns' section, define the possible responses.
Customize the Options like using weights and allowing multiple answers per row or forcing a response.
Click 'SAVE'.
Click 'Preview survey'.
By choosing the right method, you can effectively organize sub-questions and tailor your survey to gather richer insights.
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