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Turn your own notes into a printable matching quiz

Upload notes, slides or a PDF and DeckOwl writes term-and-definition questions with explanations. Export a printable copy on Plus, or study free in the browser.

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How to build a matching-style quiz from your own notes

Pairing terms with definitions is the core of any matching quiz, and a matching quiz maker that reads your own material saves you from typing out each pair by hand.

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or a photo of a page.
Get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations.
Export to PDF or DOCX on the Plus plan.
Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.

Example term-to-definition practice questions

Which term matches the definition: a bond formed when atoms share pairs of electrons?Covalent bond. Shared electron pairs let each atom fill its outer shell.

Which organelle matches the function: releases most of the energy a cell uses?Mitochondrion. It carries out cellular respiration to produce ATP.

Which Spanish word matches the English phrase: the house?La casa. Casa is feminine, so it takes the feminine article la.

Which law matches the statement: at constant temperature, pressure and volume are inversely related?Boyle's law. Compressing a gas raises its pressure because the same molecules hit the walls more often.

Which amendment matches the description: protects freedom of speech and the press?The First Amendment. It is part of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution.

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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or a photo of a page. The questions use your own terms and definitions, not a generic list.

Multiple-choice and true/false

Each term-to-definition pair can become a multiple-choice or true/false question, with an explanation for every answer.

Printable on Plus

PDF and DOCX export come with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan covers 3 generations a month and studying in the browser.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slides, a Word file or a photo of a handout.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer. Matching-style pairs work well as multiple-choice questions.

Export or study

Export a PDF or DOCX on Plus, or study in the browser on the free plan.

DeckOwl does not offer a library of ready-made printable sheets. It writes the quiz from whatever you upload, so the terms match your course, textbook or lecture slides. The free plan includes 3 generations a month and studying in the browser, while PDF and DOCX export come with Plus.

For a quiz you can print and hand out, keep each set to one unit, around 10 to 15 terms, so students can finish in one sitting. Shorter sets are also easier to check against the explanations.

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Frequently asked questions

How many terms should a matching quiz have?

Around 10 to 15 pairs works well for one sitting. Split longer units into several shorter quizzes so the answers stay easy to check.

How do I study matching terms to definitions effectively?

Test yourself in both directions, from term to definition and back, and read the explanation for every miss. Spaced repetition brings the pairs back just before you would forget them.

Is the printable version free?

The free plan studies in the browser with 3 generations a month and does not include exports. PDF and DOCX export come with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Can I use my own notes instead of a template?

Yes. Upload your own PDF, slides or notes and the quiz is written from that material.

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