Connect Four Word Formation is a great game for students studying for Cambridge exams such as FCE, CAE and CPE. In this activity, students look at the root of a word and have to turn the word into a noun, verb, adjective or adverb. The first team to get four squares in a row are the winners. Aim: Practice word-formation with studentsLevel: Teens and adults (Lower intermediate +)Time: 10 – 15 minutes
Method
Project, print or write the root words on the board in a table. See the printable below for examples.
Put students in teams. You can have two or more teams playing at the same time.
The first team selects a word from the board and they must change the word into the correct form (e.g a noun if students are practicing noun formation.)
The next team then takes their turn. The first team to connect four (horizontally, vertically or diagonally) are the winners.
