How to Create “Match the Column” Questions in Graphy LMS (or Any LMS)

Hello, dear educators, coaches, and course creators!
Welcome to this detailed guide on how to create interactive “Match the Column” questions in your LMS. This is especially useful for those using Graphy LMS, but the steps and strategies apply to almost every modern LMS platform available today.

🌟 Why This Matters

Over the past 5 years, since 2021, we’ve helped 200+ coaches from India and across the globe to design impactful online courses. One recurring issue we noticed is that many creators focus heavily on video lessons but forget to include interactive exercises.

This leads to a big gap in the learning experience.

🎯 “When students only watch videos but don’t interact, they feel like they haven’t really learned anything.”

That’s why adding exercises like “Match the Column” is crucial for:

• Reinforcing learning

• Offering self-assessment opportunities

• Improving course engagement

• Creating a high-impact learning experience

🧩 What is a “Match the Column” Question?

A “Match the Column” question includes two lists — Column A and Column B — where learners need to correctly pair each item from Column A with its corresponding item in Column B.

Think of it like:

💻 Step-by-Step: Creating a Match the Column Question in Graphy LMS

🔹 Step 1: Log in to Your LMS Admin Panel

Navigate to the Course Builder section and choose the course where you want to add the question.

🔹 Step 2: Add a New Exercise

Click on “Add New Question” and a window will open prompting you to choose the question type.

Choose “Match the Column” from the list of question formats like:

• Single Correct Option

• Multiple Correct Options

• Numerical

• Fill in the Blank

• Match the Column ✅ (That’s our focus!)

🔹 Step 3: Define Subject, Topic & Difficulty

Here’s an example:

• Subject: Match the Following

• Topic: Keyword Types

• Difficulty Level: Medium

🔹 Step 4: Prepare Two Columns Using AI Tools (Optional)

Let’s use ChatGPT to generate smart and relevant content.

Example prompt to ChatGPT:

“Create 5 match-the-following pairs for different types of SEO keywords.”

Response:

You can then copy these into your LMS.

🛠️ Formatting the Question Inside LMS

1. Add rows – Set the number of rows (in this case, 5).

2. Column A – Enter options like A, B, C, D, E.

3. Column B – Enter numerical options like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

4. Shuffle Answers – Make sure correct answers aren’t aligned.

5. Define Correct Answers – For example:

   • A → 4

   • B → 5

   • C → 2

   • D → 1

   • E → 3

✅ Final Mapping:

| A | 4 | | B | 5 | | C | 2 | | D | 1 | | E | 3 |

🧠 Pro Tips for Match the Column Questions

• Use real-world examples: This increases relatability.

• Shuffle the answers so they’re not in sequence.

• Use ChatGPT or similar AI tools to generate quality content quickly.

• Keep your formatting clean and visually digestible.

• Tag your questions with relevant SEO keywords like SEO, Keyword Types, Digital Marketing Exercises etc.

📚 Why Exercises Are Non-Negotiable in Your Course

Creating just lessons isn’t enough. If your course lacks engagement, learners may feel disconnected or unchallenged.

When you add well-structured exercises:

• Learners feel more accomplished

• They can self-evaluate progress

• Your course becomes more valuable and credible

🚀 Conclusion: Let’s Elevate Your Course Together

Adding “Match the Column” questions isn’t just a feature — it’s a powerful learning reinforcement tool. Whether you’re an SEO coach, a digital marketing trainer, or an educator in any domain, this format helps you test knowledge in a smart and scalable way.

“Don’t just create courses. Create transformation.”

So next time you build a course, don’t forget to add those exercises. Trust us — your students will thank you, and your course completion rate will skyrocket!