Understanding Cryptic Crosswords

Understanding Cryptic Crosswords

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two parts of a cryptic crossword clue?

A definition and a misleading statement

A definition and a playful hint

A question and an answer

A puzzle and a solution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of indicator used in cryptic crosswords?

Anagram indicator

Color indicator

Sound-alike indicator

Reversal indicator

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common theme in solving cryptic crosswords?

Giving up quickly

Finding the easiest clues first

Recognizing playful language

Ignoring the clues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you remember about the person who sets the crossword?

They want to confuse you

They want you to solve it

They want to test your patience

They want to make it impossible

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the video suggest you view yourself when solving a crossword?

As a hero like James Bond

As a secret agent

As a detective

As a scientist