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ACROSS
- 1AThe rules of a language, including sentence structure and verb forms. (7 letters)
- 4AWriting words with the correct letters in the right order. (8)
- 6AA word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. (4)
- 7AThe form of a verb that shows when an action happens (past, present, future). (5)
- 8AA group of words that form a unit but do not contain a main subject and verb. (6)
- 10AA group of words that contains a subject and a verb. (6)
- 12AA letter or letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning (e.g. -ness, -ly). (6)
- 13AA word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another word like this (e.g. quickly, very). (6)
DOWN
- 2DAll the words a person knows or uses. (10 letters)
- 3DA group of words that expresses a complete thought and starts with a capital letter. (8)
- 5DA word that describes or modifies a noun (e.g. big, red, happy). (9)
- 9DA letter or letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning (e.g. un-, re-, pre-). (6)
- 11DA word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence (e.g. run, be, happen). (4)
- 14DA unit of pronunciation with one vowel sound (e.g. ‘cat’ has one, ‘elephant’ has three). (8)
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ACROSS
- 1A — GRAMMAR
- 4A — SPELLING
- 6A — NOUN
- 7A — TENSE
- 8A — PHRASE
- 10A — CLAUSE
- 12A — SUFFIX
- 13A — ADVERB
DOWN
- 2D — VOCABULARY
- 3D — SENTENCE
- 5D — ADJECTIVE
- 9D — PREFIX
- 11D — VERB
- 14D — SYLLABLE
ESL Crossword — FAQ
What vocabulary does this ESL crossword cover?
This crossword uses grammar and language terms: GRAMMAR, SPELLING, VOCABULARY, SENTENCE, VERB, NOUN, ADJECTIVE, ADVERB, PHRASE, CLAUSE, TENSE, SUFFIX, PREFIX, and SYLLABLE.
What level is this ESL crossword puzzle?
The crossword is designed for B1–B2 learners who are familiar with basic grammar terminology. The vocabulary terms are essential metalanguage for English language learners at this level.
How do I print the crossword as a PDF?
Click the orange ‘Print / Save as PDF’ button at the top of the page. In the print dialogue, select ‘Save as PDF’. The crossword grid and clues are formatted for A4 paper.
Is an answer key provided for the crossword?
Yes. The answer key is included in a collapsible section at the bottom of the page. Open it before printing if you want to include the solutions on the printed sheet.
Can I use this crossword as a warm-up activity in class?
Yes. This crossword works well as a warm-up, vocabulary revision activity, or end-of-lesson review. It can be completed individually or in pairs.
What is a suffix?
A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. Examples: -ness (happiness), -ly (quickly), -tion (information).
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
A phrase is a group of words that forms part of a sentence but does not contain a subject-verb combination (e.g. ‘in the morning’). A clause contains a subject and a verb and can be independent (‘She left’) or dependent (‘because she was tired’).
What is a syllable?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation containing one vowel sound. For example, the word ‘elephant’ has three syllables: el-e-phant. Knowing syllable stress is important for clear English pronunciation.
Is there an interactive crossword on LexFizz?
Yes! The interactive Crossword exercise at lexfizz.com/exercises/crossword/ lets you complete crossword puzzles digitally with instant feedback.
How many clues does this crossword have?
The crossword has 14 clues in total: 8 Across and 6 Down, covering 14 key grammar and language terms used in English language learning.