The English Language

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Across
  1. 4. The smallest sound unit that can change the meaning of a word when replaced by another sound.
  2. 5. A word whose meaning is opposite or strongly contrasted with another word.
  3. 6. A unit of spoken sound that usually contains one main vowel sound.
  4. 7. A word that can provide information about an action or description, often showing manner, time, place, or degree.
  5. 8. A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.
  6. 9. Informal expressions commonly used by particular groups or in particular social situations.
  7. 11. A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change or modify its meaning.
  8. 12. A group of words containing a subject and a verb that forms part of a larger sentence or can sometimes stand alone.
  9. 14. A fixed expression whose overall meaning cannot usually be understood simply by interpreting each part literally.
  10. 16. A comparison in which one thing is described as being another thing in order to create a particular image or idea.
  11. 17. A word that expresses an action, event, or state.
  12. 18. A group of words that functions together but does not normally express a complete thought.
  13. 20. A complete set of written symbols used to represent the sounds of a particular system of communication.
  14. 23. Describing a style of expression considered appropriate for serious, official, academic, or professional situations.
  15. 25. A word that shows a relationship involving position, time, direction, or another connection between parts of a sentence.
  16. 27. A regional or social variety of speech with its own vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
  17. 29. A word used instead of a noun to avoid repeating the same name or thing.
  18. 32. The way a word or sound is spoken by using particular movements of the mouth and voice.
  19. 33. The level or style of expression chosen according to the situation, audience, relationship, or purpose.
  20. 34. A speech sound produced without completely blocking the flow of air through the mouth.
  21. 35. A speech sound produced by partly or completely restricting the flow of air.
  22. 36. Specialized vocabulary used by people who work or have a strong interest in a particular field.
  23. 37. A word that has the same spelling or pronunciation as another word but a different meaning.
Down
  1. 1. The collection of words that a person knows or that are used within a particular subject or community.
  2. 2. Describing expressions that are typical of relaxed everyday conversation rather than formal situations.
  3. 3. A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
  4. 10. The set of rules that determines how words are formed, arranged, and used in sentences.
  5. 11. A short traditional saying that expresses a general truth, piece of advice, or observation about life.
  6. 13. A word that gives information about a noun, such as its size, appearance, age, or quality.
  7. 15. The correct arrangement of letters used to write a particular word.
  8. 19. A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
  9. 21. A group of words that expresses a complete thought and normally contains a subject and a verb.
  10. 22. A comparison between two different things that uses words such as “like” or “as.”
  11. 24. A particular way of speaking that can reveal where someone comes from or distinguish one group of speakers from another.
  12. 26. The study of where words came from and how their forms and meanings have changed over time.
  13. 28. A word used to name a person, place, object, animal, idea, or feeling.
  14. 30. Able to use two different languages with a significant degree of skill.
  15. 31. A small word placed before a noun to show whether the reference is general or specific.
  16. 32. A system of written marks used to organize sentences and clarify meaning.