The most attractive and unique feature of crossword puzzle is that it is a game one can play alone. There are several kinds of crossword puzzles . One kind is the prize competition in which the __(1)__ who finds the correct answer gets a big prize ___(2)___ the answers are very hard to find , since several ___(3)___ appear equally appropriate : bad, mad or sad, for ___(4)___ in the clue sentence, “people are seldom popular ” Such ___(5)___ attract people who are fond of gambling , because by ___(6)___ a small entry fee , they can win big prizes. The ___(7)___ type of crossword puzzle is one in which ___(8)___ is only one possible answer to every clue. But ___(9)___ answer is elusive and calls for some detective work ___(10)___ our part. The clue gives only hints about the word . A ___(11)___ like’ mate changes to flesh for food I ___(12)___ elude you till you realise that by changing the ___(13)___ of I mate’ you get ‘meat’ your comprehension and your ___(14)___ knowledge are put to the test. The effort to ___(15)___ such crosswords is an intellectual exercise.

1.
a) persons
b) person
c) actor
d) actors

3.
a) words
b) letters
c) alphabets
d) letter

4.
a) illustration
b) assumption,
c) example
d) examples

5.
a) puzzles
b) competitions
c) races
d) competition

6.
a) buying
b) paying
c) giving
d) gives

7.
a) second
b) another
c) two
d) first

8.
a) their
b) this
c) there
d) that

9.
a) this
b) an
c) any
d) another

10.
a) in
b) on
c) upon
d) over

11.
a) word
b) clue
c) puzzle
d) sports

12.
a) did
b) shall
c) will
d) had

13.
a) words
b) spelling
c) lettering
d) place

14.
a) overall
b) common sense
c) general
d) no need

15.
a) solve
b) think of
c) dissolve
d) think