One list of pairs, two classroom favourites
Matching is one of the most flexible review formats there is. It works for vocabulary and definitions, words and translations, inventions and inventors, multiplication facts and products, or any two things that belong together. Type each pair on a line, separated by a vertical bar, and choose a format.
Two columns prints a classic worksheet: numbered terms on the left with an answer line, and the matches shuffled on the right with letters. Memory cards prints a grid of 12 cards per page, both halves of every pair shuffled together, ready to cut out and play the concentration game.
Memory game tips
- Print on card stock so the text doesn’t show through. Or turn on card backs and print double-sided.
- Six to ten pairs is a good game for two to four players; 12+ pairs for older students.
- Keep each side short so it fits a card: a word, a short phrase, or a simple fact.
Answer keys
For worksheets, the answer key lists each number with the correct letter and the full pair. For memory cards, it lists every pair. Long lists continue onto extra pages with matching answer keys, so each page can be used on its own. Your pairs never leave the browser.
Questions people ask
How do I type the pairs?
One pair per line with a vertical bar between: “gato | cat”. A tab or colon also works, so you can paste two spreadsheet columns.
How many pairs can I use?
Up to 26 (letters A–Z). Worksheets fit about 14–16 pairs per page; longer lists continue on another page.
How do the memory cards print?
Twelve cards per page with dashed cut lines, both halves of each pair mixed up. Turn on card backs for a patterned reverse side.
Is the right-hand column shuffled?
Yes. Press Shuffle for a new order; the answer key updates to match.
Can I use it for languages?
Yes. Vocabulary and translation pairs are one of the most common uses.