Ready to test your knowledge of simple sentences in English? In this crossword, you will practise the basic building blocks of grammar: subjects, verbs, objects, and more. All the words and clues are perfect for beginners, so don’t worry — take your time, think carefully, and enjoy the challenge!
Grid
Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.
Clues
Across
- 1. To continue having something
- 5. The time expressed by a verb form
- 9. The number 3
- 10. A smaller amount
- 12. Will not in short form
- 13. In addition
- 15. A shortened form of two words combined
- 17. Ground area near house
- 18. A group of words without a complete verb
- 19. All members of a group
- 20. Door in fence or wall
Down
- 0. A verb that requires a direct object
- 2. Marks used to clarify meaning in writing
- 3. A verb that does not need an object
- 4. A sentence that asks a question
- 6. A sentence expressing strong emotion
- 7. A sentence that states something is true
- 8. Punctuation mark ending a statement
- 11. High volume sound
- 14. Having only one clause
- 16. Are not in short form
Answers
Show the answers
Across
- 1. To continue having something → keep
- 5. The time expressed by a verb form → tense
- 9. The number 3 → three
- 10. A smaller amount → less
- 12. Will not in short form → wont
- 13. In addition → also
- 15. A shortened form of two words combined → contraction
- 17. Ground area near house → yard
- 18. A group of words without a complete verb → phrase
- 19. All members of a group → every
- 20. Door in fence or wall → gate
Down
- 0. A verb that requires a direct object → transitive
- 2. Marks used to clarify meaning in writing → punctuation
- 3. A verb that does not need an object → intransitive
- 4. A sentence that asks a question → interrogative
- 6. A sentence expressing strong emotion → exclamatory
- 7. A sentence that states something is true → affirmative
- 8. Punctuation mark ending a statement → period
- 11. High volume sound → loud
- 14. Having only one clause → simple
- 16. Are not in short form → arent
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