Description

segment of DNA that codes for a trait and is transferred from parent to offspring
inheritance of traits from parents to offspring
change in the DNA sequence caused by the loss of one or more base pairs
the building blocks of proteins
change in the DNA sequence caused by the replacement of one or more base pairs
a substance that slows or stops the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms
a change in the DNA sequence caused by the addition of one or more base pairs
a permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene
having two identical alleles for a particular trait
the different forms of a gene for a given trait
having two different alleles for a particular trait
the physical appearance or characteristics seen in an organism
the process by which DNA is copied
abbreviation for “ribonucleic acid,” which is a type of nucleic acid that plays a role in making proteins
a complex of nucleic acids and proteins that make up chromosomes
a shape that looks like a twisted ladder
an abbreviation for “deoxyribonucleic acid,” which is the genetic material passed from parent to offspring
overriding the effect of a different variant of the same gene
the hidden genetic variation evident only when there are two alleles
a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a matching sheet?

A matching sheet, or a matching quiz, is a sheet with two columns. In the first column there will be a word, statement or question, and in the second column are the answers, jumbled around in a different order.

Students will then match the items in column A with the related answers in column B. Here is an example of a simple matching sheet where students would match up the name of the baby animal in column A with the adult name of the same animal in column B:

Who can play matching sheets?

Matching sheets are so customisable that teachers can create matching quizzes for any different age and education level. Your matching test template can be as simple as single word associations, or as complicated as difficult equations to solve.

With over 8,000 pre-made matching quiz templates available on WordMint, you can select and customise one of the existing templates or start fresh and create your own.

How do I create a matching worksheet template?

Simply log in to your WordMint account and use our template builders to create your own custom matching quiz templates. You can write your own titles, and then create your question and answers.

For easily adding multiple lines of questions and answers at once, you can use the ‘add multiple clues’ option where you can create all of your matching sheet lines at one time.

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Do you have printable matching quiz templates?

Absolutely! All of our templates can be exported into Microsoft Word to easily print, or you can save your work as a PDF to print for the entire class. Your puzzles get saved into your account for easy access and printing in the future, so you don’t need to worry about saving them at work or at home!

Do you have matching sheet templates in other languages?

Yes! We have full support for matching quiz templates in Spanish, French and Japanese with diacritics including over 100,000 images. You can use other languages just for your titles and instructions, or create an entire matching worksheet in another language. Matching sheets can be a fantastic tool for students learning new languages!

Can I convert my matching quiz template into other puzzles?

With WordMint you can create a template and then use it to convert into a variety of other executions - word search, word scramble, crosswords or many more.

Are matching sheets good for kids?

The teachers that use WordMint love that they are able to create matching quiz templates that challenge their students cognitive abilities, and test their comprehension in a new and interesting way.

You can theme your matching sheet, and the ability to use different languages means that you can work language learning into your lessons as well. Because WordMint templates are totally custom, you can create a matching quiz for kids that suits their age and education level.