Crossword : Asking for directions in English

Ready to find your way around? This crossword will help you practice essential words and phrases for asking and giving directions in English. From simple expressions like “turn left” or “straight ahead” to key landmarks, these are the building blocks every beginner needs to navigate confidently in an English-speaking environment.

Grid

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

Clues

Across

1. After that
4. A board giving information or directions
6. To grab or accept
7. To discover the location of something
8. A circular intersection where traffic flows one way
11. A recognizable feature used for navigation
14. A point where two or more roads meet
16. A structure with walls and a roof
17. The amount of space between two points
20. To travel on foot
21. To require
22. To possess or want

Down

1. To change direction
2. Close to something
3. Primary or most important
5. The direction toward the top of a map
7. Indicating starting point
9. The course along which someone or something moves
10. To stay for service
12. To keep going in the same direction
13. A paved path for pedestrians beside a road
15. A main road for fast long distance travel
18. A portion of
19. Every single one

Answers

Show the answers

Across

1. After that → then
4. A board giving information or directions → sign
6. To grab or accept → take
7. To discover the location of something → find
8. A circular intersection where traffic flows one way → roundabout
11. A recognizable feature used for navigation → landmark
14. A point where two or more roads meet → intersection
16. A structure with walls and a roof → building
17. The amount of space between two points → distance
20. To travel on foot → walk
21. To require → need
22. To possess or want → have

Down

1. To change direction → turn
2. Close to something → near
3. Primary or most important → main
5. The direction toward the top of a map → north
7. Indicating starting point → from
9. The course along which someone or something moves → direction
10. To stay for service → wait
12. To keep going in the same direction → continue
13. A paved path for pedestrians beside a road → sidewalk
15. A main road for fast long distance travel → highway
18. A portion of → some
19. Every single one → each

To go further on this topic:

Review the lesson · Practice exercises

Next lesson: Common expressions in English : complete course

Other lessons at this level:

Accepting and refusing in English : complete course Ordering food at a restaurant in English : complete course Asking someone to repeat in English : complete course