An easy-to-play grammar game for reviewing 60 of the most common irregular verbs in English.
Overview
GO FISH: Irregular Verbs is an engaging and interactive ESL grammar game designed to help students practice and review irregular verb conjugations. Instead of relying on boring drills, students actively use and recognize irregular verbs by turning them into a fun challenge. This resource is perfect for ELL, ESL, and EFL learners who need extra support memorizing tricky past tense forms that don’t follow the regular -ed pattern.
With 60 present tense and 60 past tense verbs, students build confidence in using verbs while improving listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Teachers can use it as a small group game, independent center activity, or whole-class reinforcement.
Skills Practiced
- Active listening while waiting for verbs to be called
- Reading irregular verb endings and pronunciations
- Verb identification and matching present to past tense
3 Ways to Play
- GO FISH! – Play in small groups to collect verb pairs.
- Task Cards – Use numbered cards with the recording sheet for written practice.
- Memory Game – Place cards face down and have students find matching verb pairs.
What’s Included
- 120 cards in total (60 present tense + 60 past tense)
- Full-color and black & white printing options
- Answer recording sheet & teacher answer key
- Clear game directions
This resource is delivered as a full-color PDF file. For durability, print on heavy cardstock and laminate the cards so they can be reused year after year.
Pair It With
For even more irregular verb practice, pair this card game with the Irregular Verb Board Game for ESL & ELL . Together, they provide students with both competitive gameplay and conversation practice, reinforcing verb conjugation in multiple contexts.
Also available on Tpt
Past Tense Irregular Verbs – GO FISH Card Game for ESL, EFL & ELL