Here is a free Basic Puzzles Worksheet printable for ESL students:
Word Search
Find the following words in the grid:
* APPLE
* PENCIL
* HOUSE
* DOG
* CAT
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A E O U Y L N R T
O I M R T Y U A E
P L E A S A N T E
E V E N I N G S U
N O T O U T S I D E
T E A R O F F I C E
R T Y U I O A E H
L E T T E R B O X S
E S S I G N P E N C
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Crossword
Fill in the blanks with the correct words:
Across
1. Fruit that is often red (5)
2. Tool for writing (6)
3. Type of building (4)
4. Pet that likes to bark (3)
5. Animal that likes to scratch (3)
Down
1. Part of the day (4)
2. Container for letters (4)
3. Item that is used for learning (5)
4. Number between 2 and 4 (1)
5. Letter "P" (1)
Instructions
* For the word search, find each word horizontally, vertically, or diagonally in the grid.
* For the crossword, use the clues to fill in the blank spaces with the correct words.
* Check your answers with a dictionary if you need help.
Tips
* Pay attention to the length of the words in the crossword puzzle. The number in parentheses indicates how many letters each answer should have.
* Use a ruler or straightedge to help you draw lines for the word search.
* Work on one puzzle at a time, and take your time to find each word.
Answer Key
* Word search: APPLE (horizontal), PENCIL (vertical), HOUSE (horizontal), DOG (vertical), CAT (diagonal)
* Crossword:
Across:
1. APPLE
2. PENCIL
3. HOUSE
4. DOG
5. CAT
Down:
1. EVENING
2. LETTER
3. PENCIL
4. THREE
5. P
