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Letter Checking Flashcards

6 cards from real BARB practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

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  1. How many pairs match? Set A: FG HI JK | Set B: FG HI JL

    Answer: 2

    FG and HI both match, but JK ≠ JL, giving 2 matching pairs.

  2. How many pairs match? Set A: OQ RS TU | Set B: OQ RS TU

    Answer: 3

    All three pairs are identical, so the answer is 3.

  3. How many pairs match? Set A: AB CD EF | Set B: BA CD EF

    Answer: 2

    CD and EF match, but AB ≠ BA because the order of letters matters, giving 2 matches.

  4. How many pairs match? Set A: KL MN OP | Set B: KL MO OP

    Answer: 2

    KL matches KL and OP matches OP, but MN ≠ MO, giving 2 matching pairs.

  5. How many pairs match? Set A: WX YZ AB | Set B: WX YZ CD

    Answer: 2

    WX and YZ both match, but AB ≠ CD, giving 2 matching pairs.

  6. What is the best strategy for maximising your score on the BARB Letter Checking subtest?

    Answer: Scan each pair quickly from left to right without second-guessing

    Rapid, systematic scanning from left to right minimises hesitation and maximises the number of items answered correctly.

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