Connect 4: A Fun ESL Activity for Practicing Adjective + Preposition Combinations with free printable PDF worksheet
Connect 4
Connect 4
Are you an English teacher looking for an interactive classroom activity to help students master adjective + preposition combinations? This fun ESL game will make learning grammar more engaging and competitive. Plus, you can download a free printable PDF to use with your students!
Why Use Connect 4 for ESL Grammar Practice?
🔹 Engaging and competitive – Encourages students to think quickly and apply grammar rules.
🔹 Interactive learning – Helps students practice adjective + preposition collocations in a hands-on way.
🔹 Enhances retention – Repeated exposure improves understanding and long-term memory.
🔹 Perfect for all ESL levels – Adaptable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners.
How to Play Connect 4: Adjective + Preposition Edition
Preparation:
📌 Download and print four copies of the adjective grid for each group of three students.
📌 Print the answer key for referees to check answers.
Game Instructions:
1️⃣ Divide students into groups of three – Two students compete, and one is the referee.
2️⃣ Give each group an adjective grid, and give the referee the answer key.
3️⃣ Explain the rules – Players take turns selecting a square and adding the correct preposition to the adjective.
4️⃣ The referee checks the answer – If correct, the player writes their name in the square.
5️⃣ The first student to connect four squares in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) wins!
Bonus Round:
After the first round, swap roles so the winner plays the referee, and the loser becomes the new referee.
📝 In this round, students must use the adjective + preposition in a sentence before claiming a square!
Try it in your next class and watch your students’ confidence and vocabulary skills grow! 🎉✨
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Download the Free Printable PDF 🎉 📥 Get your free Connect 4 adjective + preposition game here:
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More ESL Classroom Games & Activities
Looking for more fun grammar activities for your English class? Check out these ideas:
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✅ Grammar Board Games for practicing sentence structures
✅ Interactive Writing Activities for ESL learners
