Transform question formation into a fun, fast-paced game with this Present & Past Tense Question-Forming Card Game — a UNO-style grammar activity where students must form a correct Wh- question before they can play their card! For many ESL learners, asking questions is more challenging than answering them. This reversed-format question game helps build confidence, accuracy, and fluency.
Students read the answer on their card, then form and say the correct question aloud (using Present Simple or Past Simple). If their question is correct, they may play the card. This makes the game ideal for practicing Wh- questions, question structure, auxiliary verbs, and regular/irregular past tense forms.
This low-prep ESL activity is perfect for grammar centers, stations, small groups, communicative lessons, or warm-ups. Just print, laminate, cut — and use all year long!
What’s Included
- 40 Present Simple answer cards
- 40 Past Simple answer cards (regular + irregular verbs)
- 16 Special Action Cards — Draw Two, Skip, Reverse, Wild
- Numbers 1–10 & four colors for UNO-style gameplay
- Teacher directions included
How to Use This Resource
This game works well for:
- Forming Wh- questions (What, When, Where, Who, Why, How)
- Practicing Present Simple & Past Simple
- Speaking, listening, and fluency building
- Small-group grammar activities
- Warm-ups, review lessons, and tutoring
After printing, laminate the cards so you can reuse them for years.
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Pair It With
For even more question-forming support, pair this activity with the Wh- Question Posters for ESL Classrooms — a visual reference set that helps students build accuracy with question words.
Also Available on Teachers Pay Teachers
Prefer TpT? Find it here:
Asking Questions Card Game — Forming Wh- Questions From Answers