Crossword puzzle : Saying your age in English

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Saying your age in English [A1] — VocaVerb

How do you talk about age in English? In this crossword, you will practise key words and phrases used to ask and say how old someone is. From numbers to useful expressions, this puzzle will help you build your confidence with one of the most common topics in everyday conversation!

Grid

Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.

Clues

Across

  1. 1. Identical or equal
  2. 3. A portion of
  3. 8. To become a certain age
  4. 9. To mark a special occasion with joy
  5. 11. The number 7
  6. 13. A young human being
  7. 14. The number 8
  8. 15. To use a route
  9. 18. A level in school by age
  10. 19. Wax sticks lit on birthday cakes
  11. 20. The day when someone was born
  12. 21. The number 3

Down

  1. 2. Additional amount
  2. 4. Above or across
  3. 5. In this place
  4. 6. The time of being young
  5. 7. People born around the same time
  6. 8. A person between 13 and 19 years old
  7. 9. The period when someone is a child
  8. 10. Yearly return of a special date
  9. 12. Never seeming to grow old
  10. 16. The process of getting older
  11. 17. More advanced in age

Answers

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Across

  • 1. Identical or equal → same
  • 3. A portion of → some
  • 8. To become a certain age → turn
  • 9. To mark a special occasion with joy → celebrate
  • 11. The number 7 → seven
  • 13. A young human being → child
  • 14. The number 8 → eight
  • 15. To use a route → take
  • 18. A level in school by age → grade
  • 19. Wax sticks lit on birthday cakes → candles
  • 20. The day when someone was born → birthday
  • 21. The number 3 → three

Down

  • 2. Additional amount → more
  • 4. Above or across → over
  • 5. In this place → here
  • 6. The time of being young → youth
  • 7. People born around the same time → generation
  • 8. A person between 13 and 19 years old → teenager
  • 9. The period when someone is a child → childhood
  • 10. Yearly return of a special date → anniversary
  • 12. Never seeming to grow old → ageless
  • 16. The process of getting older → aging
  • 17. More advanced in age → older

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