Some words just go together, like salt and pepper. Give players the first word and ask them to come up with the second word that forms a natural pair. Saying “and” after reciting the first word is helpful. Some words could have more than one answer. See if players can come up with some of their own word pairs, too.

1. Give players the first word and ask them to come up with the second word that forms a natural pair.
2. Saying “and” after reciting the first word is helpful. Some words could have more than one answer.
3. See if players can come up with some of their own word pairs, too.

Word Pairs

1. cake/ice cream
2. milk/cookies
3. peanuts/popcorn
4. Jack/Jill
5. chips/dip
6. cup/saucer
7. orange/black
8. peaches/cream
9. ketchup/mustard
10. ghosts/goblins
11. fun/games
12. fish/chips
13. hammer/nails
14. Mom/Dad
15. bread/butter
16. pen/paper
17. suit/ tie
18. biscuits/ gravy
19. cheese/crackers
20. Punch/Judy
21. fun/games
22. bride/groom
23. P’s/Q’s
24. pencil/paper
25. arts/crafts
26. shampoo/conditioner
27. mortar/pestle
28. soap/water
29. table/chair
30. rice/beans
31. cats/dogs
32. pure/simple
33. trials/tribulations
34. wait/see
35. huffing/puffing

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