Build confident English speakers and vocabulary users with this engaging UNO-inspired opposites card game—a classroom favorite for ESL, ELL, and EFL learners! Designed for elementary-level English students, this interactive activity helps learners practice 40 pairs of opposite adjectives (80 total) in a fast-paced, communicative format.
Students take turns playing adjective cards, but to lay down a card, they must say the opposite adjective of either the previous card or the word on their own card— depending on the level of difficulty you choose. This makes the game flexible, fun, and perfect for differentiation. You can even extend the challenge by having students use each adjective in a complete sentence.
What’s Included
- 80 adjective cards — 40 adjectives + 40 opposites
- Four colors + numbers 1–10 for authentic UNO-style gameplay
- 4 Draw Two cards — the next player must draw two cards
- 4 Skip cards — the next player loses their turn
- 4 Reverse cards — reverses turn order
- 4 Wild cards — change the color
Easy prep: Print, laminate, cut — and enjoy using this set year after year.
How to Use This Resource
This full-color PDF is simple to assemble and perfect for:
- Small groups or centers
- Vocabulary review sessions
- Warm-ups and speaking practice
- Team-building ESL activities
- Pair work and communication games
After printing, laminate the cards to keep them sturdy for long-term classroom use.
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Pair It With
For even more engaging adjective and vocabulary practice, pair this resource with the Ordering Adjectives Posters & Notebook Reference from Hot Chocolate Teachables—perfect for strengthening descriptive language and adjective mastery.
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Opposites Vocabulary UNO-Inspired Card Game (Antonyms)