Crossword puzzle : Greetings and introductions in English

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Greetings and introductions in English [A1] — VocaVerb

Welcome to this crossword puzzle about greetings and introductions in English! Practice the essential words and phrases you need to meet new people and start a conversation. From saying “hello” to asking someone’s name, this activity will help you build your very first steps in English communication. Have fun!

Grid

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

Clues

Across

  1. 1. An informal way to say hello
  2. 5. Refers to people as object
  3. 9. To use words to communicate
  4. 10. A title for a man
  5. 11. Has not in short form
  6. 13. A person you do not know
  7. 14. Many times frequently
  8. 16. In addition, too
  9. 19. To present someone or oneself to another person
  10. 20. A happy expression on your face
  11. 21. Kind and pleasant to others

Down

  1. 1. Gripping hands when meeting someone
  2. 2. At which place
  3. 3. Was not in short form
  4. 4. A talk between two or more people
  5. 6. Sweet baked dessert
  6. 7. A person you like and trust
  7. 8. A word or action used to welcome someone
  8. 12. In a respectful and courteous manner
  9. 15. A word before someones name
  10. 17. Not fitting tightly
  11. 18. Simply or only

Answers

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Across

  • 1. An informal way to say hello → howdy
  • 5. Refers to people as object → whom
  • 9. To use words to communicate → speak
  • 10. A title for a man → mister
  • 11. Has not in short form → hasnt
  • 13. A person you do not know → stranger
  • 14. Many times frequently → often
  • 16. In addition, too → also
  • 19. To present someone or oneself to another person → introduce
  • 20. A happy expression on your face → smile
  • 21. Kind and pleasant to others → friendly

Down

  • 1. Gripping hands when meeting someone → handshake
  • 2. At which place → where
  • 3. Was not in short form → wasnt
  • 4. A talk between two or more people → conversation
  • 6. Sweet baked dessert → cake
  • 7. A person you like and trust → friend
  • 8. A word or action used to welcome someone → greeting
  • 12. In a respectful and courteous manner → politely
  • 15. A word before someones name → title
  • 17. Not fitting tightly → loose
  • 18. Simply or only → just

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