Matching worksheet maker

How it works

1. Type one pair per line with a dash between the halves, such as “dog - puppy”: 3 to 30 pairs.
2. Choose lines between dots or letters in boxes, add instructions and an answer page; another sheet number gives another order.
3. Download the PDF and print it: the worksheet, then the answer key.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type the pairs?

One pair per line, the two halves split by a dash with spaces around it, an equals sign, a colon or a tab: “dog - puppy”, “dog = puppy”, “dog: puppy”. A line with none of these is left out. The left halves are numbered in the order you type them; the right halves are lettered and shuffled.

Lines or letters: which should I choose?

Lines between dots suit younger children, who draw a line from each word to its partner. Letters in boxes suit older pupils and are quicker to mark: they write the letter of the answer next to each number. The answer page draws the lines in or writes the letters, with a “1–C, 2–A” key.

How many pairs can I use?

From 3 to 30. Up to 15 make one exercise; 16 to 30 are split into two, each lettered from A, so the lines stay easy to follow.

Can I make different versions for a class?

Yes. Change the sheet number and the right column is shuffled into another order, with its own answer key. The same number always gives the same sheet.

Is anything uploaded?

No. The worksheet is made in your browser, and nothing you type leaves your device. On the free plan a small line with our name is printed at the foot of the last page.