Verb + Noun : Common Verb Collocations - I have, Who has? Card Matching Game

Do your students need more practice with verb–noun collocations? This I Have, Who Has? Collocation Matching Game is a fun, interactive way to help learners master common and tricky verb–noun combinations in English through play-based learning.

With 28 collocations included, students will practice phrases like:

• take a nap
• go crazy
• do exercises
• take a photo
• get a job
• drink coffee
• clean your room
• cook dinner

The set features a color-coded paperclip theme, helping students visually connect which verbs “clip together” with the right nouns. This visual support makes it easier for ESL, ELL, and EFL learners to remember irregular collocations.

How to Play

1. Distribute the cards among your students.
2. The student with the “Start” card begins: “I have (verb). Who has (noun)?”
3. The student with the correct noun card responds and places the pair down.
4. Play continues until all collocations are matched.

Bonus tip: Some verbs are used in more than one collocation. Students should check that the paperclip colors match to confirm they’ve found the right pair.

Why Teachers Love It

• No-prep activity—just print, cut, and play
• Boosts collocation awareness and grammar fluency
• Encourages listening, speaking, and cooperative learning
• Perfect for small groups, warm-ups, or fast finishers

What’s Included

• 56 “I Have, Who Has” Cards
• 28 verb cards
• 28 noun cards

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Verb + Noun : Common Verb Collocations - I have, Who has? Card Matching Game

Pair It With This Resource

For even more collocation and grammar practice, pair this activity with the Contractions Posters & Bulletin Board Display. Together, these resources make grammar practice visual, engaging, and memorable for students of all levels.