Phrasal verbs can be a real challenge since there are so many of them. I thought of this game the other day when I was in class teaching Phrasal Verbs. It's simple, but fun.
Here are the instructions:
- Make a table (grid) with about 16 or 25 squares.
- Fill in the boxes with verbs and prepositions. (Try for an equal amount of each)
Students work in teams and must choose a verb and a preposition to make a phrasal verb. They need to give a definition and an example. Here is an example:
"Go out means go on a date with someone or be boyfriend and girlfriend. For example, Dave and Shelley are going out."
Give a point for each correct answer. As each team takes a turn to guess, erase the words they used from the grid. It will get more difficult as there are fewer words on the board.
This is a basic review exercise, but it is a little more fun because the words are eliminated and some strategy can be incorporated.
Here is an example table for the phrasal verb game: