This is a quiz that all groups have to do at the same time. Print out, cut out and put them into the envelopes. Prefixes, nouns, antonyms,one minute discussions, guess the meaning and description. You can print out and cut out the large paper dice as well.
When you roll a (1) you then ask the students to do one of these. Prefixes; the first group to come up with 5 correct words using these prefixes wins.
UN make as many words using this prefix as you can in a minute.
IL make as many words using this prefix as you can in a minute.
MIS make as many words using this prefix as you can in a minute.
DIS make as many words using this prefix as you can in a minute.
IM make as many words using this prefix as you can in a minute.
IN make as many words using this prefix as you can in a minute.
DE make as many words using this prefix as you can in a minute.
PRE make as many words using this prefix as you can in a minute.
RE make as many words using this prefix as you can in a minute.
IR make as many words using this prefix as you can in a minute.
When you roll a (2) you then ask the students to do one of these. Nouns; the first group that can answer these questions correctly wins. Write these hints on the black board, ment, tion, ful and ness.
Change the word move from a verb into a noun.
Change the word arrange from a verb into a noun.
Change the word relax from a verb into a noun.
Change the word attract from a verb into a noun.
Change the word help from a verb into a noun.
Change the word direct from a verb into a noun.
Change the word happy from an adjective into a noun.
Change the word concentrate from a verb into a noun.
Change the word dark from a adjective into a noun.
Change the word cancel from a verb into a noun.
When you roll a (3) you then ask the students to do one of these. Antonyms; the first group that can give a correct answer wins.
What is the antonym for healthy?
What is the antonym for lonely?
What is the antonym for lazy?
What is the antonym for surprised?
What is the antonym for crazy?
What is the antonym for common?
What is the antonym for confused?
What is the antonym for build?
What is the antonym for complaint?
What is the antonym for opposite?
When you roll a (4) you then ask the students to do one of these. One minute discussions; first group to make a short conversation wins.
I can't come to your party.
I ate something that didn't agree with me.
What are you doing tomorrow?
My friend keeps a snake for a pet.
I had an argument with my parents last night.
I'm feeling a bit down today.
Can you recommend a good book to read?
I'm thinking of becoming a clown.
Last night I had a strange dream.
What's the best way to keep fit?
When you roll a (5) you then ask the students to do one of these. Guess the meaning; first group that can give a correct answer wins.
It's a walk in the park.
Blood is thicker than water.
Heads are going to roll.
You must have nine lives.
There will be hell to pay.
To rain on someone's parade.
It's a piece of cake.
To steal someone's thunder.
Burning the midnight oil.
Water under the bridge.
When you roll a (6) you then ask the students to do one of these. Description; first group that can give a correct answer wins. Write the answers on the board for students to guess. Pig, blind, silk, fire, bear, rocks, ice, egg, oven and life.
He was as fat as a _____ .
This cake is so hard it is like eating _____.
The man was _____ as a bat.
I wanted to go swimming but the water is like _____.
The woman had smooth shiny hair just like _____ .
This piece of metal has been sitting in the sun all day you can fry an _____ on it.
I have a sore throat it feels as if there is a _____ in there.
This room is so hot it's just like an _____.
He has a bad temper like a _____.
I couldn't cook a delicious meal even if my _____ depended on it.