Matching Worksheet Generator
Create matching worksheets with two columns for students to draw lines between. Perfect for vocabulary, definitions, capitals, translations, and educational review activities.
Enter one pair per line. Use comma, colon, or arrow to separate left and right items. 20 pairs or less recommended.
Add matching pairs and click "Generate Worksheet"
to create your matching worksheet
About This Tool
The Matching Worksheet Generator creates classic two-column matching activities where students draw lines to connect related items. Enter pairs of related content—vocabulary and definitions, countries and capitals, terms and translations, or any matching pairs—and the generator shuffles the second column to create a printable worksheet. Includes answer keys for easy grading. A timeless educational format that works for all subjects and age levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
8-12 pairs work well for most worksheets. Fewer pairs make easier activities for younger students, while more pairs create challenging reviews for older students. Avoid too many pairs, as the page can become cluttered.
Almost anything! Common uses include vocabulary-definition, word-picture, country-capital, term-translation, historical figure-event, scientific term-example, math problem-answer, and cause-effect relationships.
The right column is randomly shuffled so items don't align with their matches. This ensures students must actually know the relationships rather than guessing by position.
Absolutely! Matching worksheets are excellent for language learning—match words to translations, vocabulary to pictures, or verb forms to their meanings. They work for any language pair.