Parts of Speech Crossword Puzzle

About the Parts of Speech Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the word classes and grammar concepts used to describe how language works. Look for familiar terms such as noun, verb, adjective, and pronoun, alongside ideas like tense, case, agreement, and participle. It suits students reviewing grammar, teachers looking for classroom vocabulary practice, and anyone who enjoys word puzzles about language.

This crossword draws on 44 clues about Parts of Speech. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Describes a noun or pronoun (9 letters)
• •Form showing a noun's grammatical role (4 letters)
• •This or that, used to point things out (13 letters)
• •Rules governing how words combine (7 letters)
• •Describes a verb needing no direct object (12 letters)
• •Name for a person, place, thing, or idea (4 letters)
• •First, second, or third grammatical category (6 letters)
• •Word that can stand in for a noun (7 letters)

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