Word association game
Which words go together?
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How to play the word association game
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Choose a set of cards and how many pairs.
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Tap a card, then tap the card that goes with it.
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Correct pairs turn green; keep going until all are matched.
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Switch to memory mode for a harder game, or print the cards.
About the word association game
Bread and butter, bee and hive, doctor and stethoscope: word association builds vocabulary by linking words with meaning. Sets cover things that go together, animal homes and babies, jobs and tools, and opposites, which suits both young native speakers and English learners.
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Frequently asked questions
Can there be more than one right answer?
Sometimes in real life, yes. In the game, each card has one partner; talk about other possible links after the round.
Does it work on phones and classroom screens?
Yes. Cards resize to the screen and are big enough to tap; on a projector, students can take turns to pick.
Is anything saved or shared?
No. The game runs in your browser and nothing you type or play is stored or sent anywhere.
Can I print the cards?
Yes. “Download cards PDF” prints every pair in the word association game as cut-out cards, 20 per A4 page.
How do memory and matching modes differ?
In memory mode cards start face down and you remember where they are; in matching mode they’re face up, so it’s purely about knowing the answer.
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Sort the cards into two groups.