Crossword puzzle : Expressing a goal in English

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Expressing a goal in English [A2] — VocaVerb

Do you know how to talk about your goals and ambitions in English? In this crossword, you will practise key words and phrases used to express what you want to achieve or plan to do. Find all the answers to complete the grid and boost your vocabulary!

Grid

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

Clues

Across

  1. 1. A dedication to a cause or activity
  2. 5. To succeed in doing or completing something
  3. 7. To succeed in achieving something
  4. 8. To get or acquire something
  5. 9. To successfully reach a desired goal
  6. 10. Without pattern or design
  7. 12. A specific target or aim to achieve
  8. 16. An important stage or event in development
  9. 17. To stretch out to attain something
  10. 18. The number 3
  11. 19. Prepared for an activity

Down

  1. 2. Able to be measured or quantified
  2. 3. An objective or result aimed at
  3. 4. Something accomplished successfully
  4. 5. Able to be achieved or reached
  5. 6. To arrange items in order of importance
  6. 11. To pledge oneself to a course of action
  7. 13. All members of a group
  8. 14. A cherished aspiration or ambition
  9. 15. Fitting very closely

Answers

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Across

  • 1. A dedication to a cause or activity → commitment
  • 5. To succeed in doing or completing something → accomplish
  • 7. To succeed in achieving something → attain
  • 8. To get or acquire something → obtain
  • 9. To successfully reach a desired goal → achieve
  • 10. Without pattern or design → plain
  • 12. A specific target or aim to achieve → objective
  • 16. An important stage or event in development → milestone
  • 17. To stretch out to attain something → reach
  • 18. The number 3 → three
  • 19. Prepared for an activity → ready

Down

  • 2. Able to be measured or quantified → measurable
  • 3. An objective or result aimed at → target
  • 4. Something accomplished successfully → achievement
  • 5. Able to be achieved or reached → attainable
  • 6. To arrange items in order of importance → prioritize
  • 11. To pledge oneself to a course of action → commit
  • 13. All members of a group → every
  • 14. A cherished aspiration or ambition → dream
  • 15. Fitting very closely → tight

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