Grammar game
UP or DOWN?
Many English verbs change meaning with a small word. UP can mean more, higher or awake; DOWN can mean less, lower or calmer.
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How to play
- You are shown an English sentence with a blank (with its meaning in your language, if you chose one) — decide whether it needs up or down.
- Tap the option you think fits; the blank fills in and the sentence is read aloud in a British voice.
- A short rule explains why that answer is correct, so the difference sticks.
- Work through the round and aim for a flawless score, then play again to lock it in.
English sentences you'll practice
Every sentence in this free English game.
- Please turn down the music; it is too loud.
- I can't hear you. Can you turn it up?
- Sit down, please.
- Stand up when the teacher comes in.
- Write down my phone number.
- Look up the word in a dictionary.
- Calm down! Everything is fine.
- What time do you wake up on Sundays?
- Please slow down; the road is wet.
- We need to speed up or we will be late.
- He picked up the phone and called her.
- She put down her bag and sat.
Questions
Is this English grammar game free?
Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to keep your best score.
What is the difference between up and down?
They are easy to mix up. Each question shows the rule after you answer, and the sentences are read aloud so you hear the pattern too.
How many sentences are there?
Twelve sentences, each with a short rule. A round uses eight of them, in a new order each time.
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