Engaging grammar and vocabulary practice through speaking, writing, and critical thinking.
Overview
This adjective vocabulary building board game is designed to help students practice choosing the right descriptive words to complete gap-fill sentences. With 48 sentence cards, learners strengthen their grammar skills while building richer and more expressive vocabulary. Perfect for ESL, EFL, and ELL classrooms, the game encourages creativity and discussion since multiple answers are possible.
Use this activity in small groups, speaking centers, or vocabulary lessons to reinforce sentence expansion skills. As students roll dice or spin to move across the game board, they must read a card aloud and provide an appropriate adjective that makes the sentence complete and meaningful.
Skills Students Practice
- Adjective identification and usage
- Sentence building and grammar accuracy
- Speaking and listening practice
- Creative thinking and word choice variety
What’s Included
- 1 printable game board (prints on two US Letter pages, tape together after laminating)
- 48 Gap-Fill Sentence Cards
- Game markers
- Box labels
- Recording sheet
- Directions
*Dice not included. Intended for small groups with teacher supervision. No answer key provided since many answers are acceptable.
Assembly & Use
This is a full-color PDF file. Print the board and cards on heavy cardstock, laminate for durability, and cut out the cards. Students can play again and again, using different adjectives each time, which makes the game endlessly reusable.
Pair It With
For additional adjective practice, pair this board game with the Adjective Types Grammar Posters. Together, they create a complete teaching toolkit for introducing, reinforcing, and practicing descriptive language in a fun and visual way.
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Adjectives Board Game with Gap-Fill Question Cards for ESL/EFL/ELL