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Do you know how to write a message in English? In this crossword, you will practise key words and phrases used in everyday written communication — from greetings to sign-offs. Think about emails, texts and notes you might write to a friend or colleague, and get ready to spell it all out!
Grid
Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.
Clues
Across
- 4. In a respectful manner
- 5. Many times frequently
- 6. Punctuation mark for pause
- 8. To put words on paper or screen
- 11. Official and polite style
- 12. Casual style of writing
- 13. Name written at end of message
- 17. Had not in short form
- 19. Reply to a message
- 20. Group playing together
Down
- 1. Having little length or duration
- 2. Marks like periods and commas
- 3. To share information with others
- 7. Check text for mistakes
- 9. Not fitting tightly
- 10. Final part of a message
- 14. Name or heading of message
- 15. At which place
- 16. Positive quality
- 18. A particular region or zone
Answers
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Across
- 4. In a respectful manner → politely
- 5. Many times frequently → often
- 6. Punctuation mark for pause → comma
- 8. To put words on paper or screen → write
- 11. Official and polite style → formal
- 12. Casual style of writing → informal
- 13. Name written at end of message → signature
- 17. Had not in short form → hadnt
- 19. Reply to a message → response
- 20. Group playing together → team
Down
- 1. Having little length or duration → short
- 2. Marks like periods and commas → punctuation
- 3. To share information with others → communicate
- 7. Check text for mistakes → proofread
- 9. Not fitting tightly → loose
- 10. Final part of a message → closing
- 14. Name or heading of message → title
- 15. At which place → where
- 16. Positive quality → good
- 18. A particular region or zone → area
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