Guide

How to Do Matching on Google Forms

Learn how to do matching questions in Google Forms, setting up interactive quiz formats for learning assessments.

1. Open Google Forms – Go to Google Forms and create a new form or open an existing one.

2. Add a Question – Click the “+” button to add a new question.

3. Select “Multiple-choice Grid” or “Dropdown” –

   • Choose “Multiple-choice Grid” for matching column options.

   • Alternatively, use the “Dropdown” question type for a single-selection matching format.

4. Enter Matching Pairs –

   • In Row options, list the items that need to be matched.

   • In Column options, provide possible answers for selection.

5. Enable Required Responses (Optional) – Click the three-dot menu ⋮ and select “Require a response per row” to ensure all matches are completed.

6. Customize Answer Key (For Quizzes) –

   • Click “Answer key” and select the correct matches if using Quiz mode.

   • Assign points for correct answers.

7. Test Your Form – Preview the form to check if the matching section works as expected.

8. Share Your Form – Click “Send” to share via email, link, or embed it on a website.