Make grammar practice fun and memorable with this engaging Irregular Verb Card Game! Designed to help students master past tense irregular verbs, this hands-on activity transforms verb memorization into an interactive, classroom-favorite game.
Perfect for ESL, EFL, and ELA classrooms, this resource helps students practice switching between present and past tense verb forms. Players draw a card and say the correct verb form — if the card shows a present tense verb, they say the past tense, and vice versa! Great for pronunciation, vocabulary recall, and grammar fluency.
Why You’ll Love It
- Includes 80 high-frequency irregular verbs
- Builds fluency with present and past tense forms
- Ideal for small groups, grammar centers, or warm-ups
- Includes fun action cards for added excitement (Skip, Reverse, Draw Two, Wild)
What’s Included
- 80 Present Tense Verb Cards (students say the past tense)
- 80 Past Tense Verb Cards (students say the present tense)
- 16 Action Cards for added gameplay variety
- Complete irregular verb list for teacher reference
- Full-color design — perfect for printing and laminating
Sample Verbs
go, come, have, take, begin, buy, bring, build, catch, choose, do, drive, eat, fall, feel, find, get, give, grow, hit, know, leave, lose, make, meet, read, ride, run, see, sell, send, shut, sit, sleep, speak, swim, teach, tell, think, throw, understand, wake, win, write… and more!
Perfect For
- Elementary and middle school ESL/EFL classrooms
- Grammar stations and literacy centers
- Review lessons, fast finishers, and sub plans
- Anyone teaching irregular verb conjugation
This past tense card game makes grammar practice engaging, fast-paced, and effective. Just print, laminate, and play!
Pair It With
For even more irregular verb fun, pair this with the Irregular Verb Detective Grammar Game from Hot Chocolate Teachables — a great complement for reviewing irregular verbs in context!
Also Available on Teachers Pay Teachers
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