Crossword puzzle : Expressing purpose in English

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Expressing purpose in English [B1] — VocaVerb

How do we express purpose in English? Whether you use to, in order to, so that or for, talking about why we do things is an essential skill. Solve this crossword to test your knowledge of purpose structures and boost your confidence with this key area of B1 grammar!

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

Clues

Across

  1. 1. In that place
  2. 3. Not fitting tightly
  3. 4. Concentrating effort on a goal
  4. 7. Driven by a desire to achieve
  5. 10. Without pattern or design
  6. 11. Done with a deliberate intention
  7. 13. Aiming at a specific goal or result
  8. 15. Planned or meant for a purpose
  9. 17. Directing efforts toward a goal
  10. 18. Wishing for a goal to come true
  11. 19. Before all others in order

Down

  1. 2. Has not in short form
  2. 3. To go away from
  3. 5. Dedicated to achieving a purpose
  4. 6. The state of being final or complete
  5. 8. Made with a specific purpose in mind
  6. 9. To talk into the phone
  7. 12. Making an effort to achieve
  8. 14. Of short duration
  9. 16. Fitting very closely

Answers

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Across

  • 1. In that place → there
  • 3. Not fitting tightly → loose
  • 4. Concentrating effort on a goal → focusing
  • 7. Driven by a desire to achieve → motivated
  • 10. Without pattern or design → plain
  • 11. Done with a deliberate intention → purposely
  • 13. Aiming at a specific goal or result → targeting
  • 15. Planned or meant for a purpose → intended
  • 17. Directing efforts toward a goal → aiming
  • 18. Wishing for a goal to come true → hoping
  • 19. Before all others in order → first

Down

  • 2. Has not in short form → hasnt
  • 3. To go away from → leave
  • 5. Dedicated to achieving a purpose → committed
  • 6. The state of being final or complete → finality
  • 8. Made with a specific purpose in mind → designed
  • 9. To talk into the phone → speak
  • 12. Making an effort to achieve → trying
  • 14. Of short duration → brief
  • 16. Fitting very closely → tight

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