Make present tense grammar practice lively and memorable with this interactive game show for ESL, EFL, and ELL learners. Students review Present Simple, Present Continuous, negative and question forms, and adverbs of frequency in a fast-paced, Jeopardy-style format that’s perfect for whole-class review, centers, or station work. Great for elementary through lower-intermediate levels.
Why teachers love it
- High-engagement PowerPoint® + Google Slides™ versions included
- Targets speaking, listening, and grammar accuracy
- No prep: open, project, and play in Slideshow mode
- Ideal for test prep, lesson warm-ups, sub plans, and skill refreshers
Skills covered
- Present Simple: statements, negatives, and yes/no questions
- Present Continuous: statements, negatives, and questions
- Adverbs of frequency with correct word order
- Error correction and form recognition in context
What’s included
- 2 Digital PowerPoint® Game Shows (25 Qs each – 50 total)
- Google Slides™ versions of both games
- Clear teacher directions for setup and play
How it works
- Students choose a point value on the game board
- Answer the grammar prompt to earn points
- Click “Answer” to reveal the correct response for instant feedback
- Play competitively in teams or cooperatively as a class
Tech notes
Use Microsoft PowerPoint and run in Slideshow Mode for interactive navigation. The Google Slides version is also included; it does not feature disappearing points—use a token to cover used values and track scores manually.
Classroom tips
- Start with a 2–3 minute mini-lesson on today’s focus (e.g., negatives with do/does)
- Require students to answer in complete sentences for extra speaking practice
- Use whiteboards for all-class participation before awarding points
Pair it with
Strengthen accuracy even further with Subject–Verb Agreement – Present Tense Game Show . Together, they provide comprehensive present-tense practice across forms, questions, and frequency adverbs.
Also available on TpT
Present Tense Verb Review – Interactive Game Show (PowerPoint + Google Slides)