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Matching quiz question

A matching question asks test-takers to pair related items shown in two columns.

Learners select an option from the right-hand column and match it with the correct text in the left-hand column.

This guide shows you how to add a matching question to your FlexiQuiz.

example of flexiquiz question on matching quiz question

How to add a matching question to your quiz

  1. Create a new quiz or open an existing quiz to edit it.
  2. From the Create screen, click + Add Element.
  3. Select Matching from the list of question types. You can either drag the question to the relevant place on the page or click the icon to add it to the bottom of the current page.
    4. flexiquiz add element question to matching
  4. The question editor will open. Enter your question or instructions in the Question box.
  5. In the left-hand option boxes, enter the items you want learners to match.
  6. In the right-hand column, enter the correct matching response for each item.
    7. quiz question for matching example of where the response for each question
  7. To add more pairs, click the + Add option.
  8. Set the scoring for the question. You can award points when the whole question is answered correctly, or tick the Set option points to award points for each correct matched pair.
  9. Now you can customize the question settings. Click on the Settings tab. Your options are:

    10. Required: Learners must respond to the question before moving to the next page or submitting the quiz.

    Randomize options: Shuffle the answer options each time someone takes the test.

    Set question categories: Add the question to a category in your question bank.

    Show question feedback: Share feedback with the learner based on a right or wrong answer.


  10. To add the question to your quiz, click Save.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add images to a matching question?

Yes, with FlexiQuiz, you can add images to a matching question.

You can add an image directly into the Question box as part of your question or instructions.

You can also add images to the left-hand column of the answer options. To add an image:

  1. Go to the option box where you want to add the image.
  2. Click the arrow to open the menu.
  3. Select the image icon.
    4. FlexiQuiz example of how to upload an image for matching questions
  4. Upload your image.
    5. example of what the image questions look like


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