Make grammar practice fun! This card game helps students master the use of the Present Perfect tense with FOR and SINCE. Designed to play like a classic numbers and colors card game, this version has been adapted for the classroom so students stay engaged while reinforcing important grammar skills.
Each card contains a gap-fill sentence where students must decide whether to use for (periods of time) or since (points in time). Perfect for elementary, ESL, and EFL classrooms, this resource encourages reading, speaking, and comprehension while building long-term understanding of this tricky tense.
What’s Included:
- 80 Gap-Fill Present Perfect Cards (for/since practice)
- 4 Draw Two Cards – next player draws two
- 4 Skip Cards – skip the next player’s turn
- 4 Reverse Cards – change the direction of play
- 4 Wild Cards – change the color in play
- Teacher Directions for easy setup and play
Why Teachers Love It:
- Interactive grammar practice in a fun game format
- Supports fluency in Present Perfect with for and since
- Low-prep — just print, laminate, cut, and play!
- Reusable year after year
How to Use:
Print and laminate the cards for long-term classroom use. Students play in groups, just like a traditional card game. To play a card, they must read the sentence aloud and fill in the blank with the correct word (for or since). Perfect for centers, small groups, or whole-class grammar review.
Pair It With:
For more practice with irregular verbs, pair this activity with the Irregular Past Tense Verb Card Game . Together, these games make grammar practice fun, interactive, and effective!
Also Available on TPT:
Using the Present Perfect Verb Tense – For & Since – Speaking Skills Card Game