HTML & CSS Crossword: CSS Fundamentals and Advanced CSS & Layout (Modules 31–41)
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Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 3. An HTML element placed inside <select> to provide one choice in a dropdown. Its value attribute is sent when the form submits; its text content is what the user sees. (6)
- 5. A self-closing HTML element placed in <head> that connects an external CSS file. Its rel attribute must be "stylesheet" and href provides the file path. (4)
- 7. Word 2 of the term in 6 Down: ______-_____ (5)
- 8. An HTML element that creates a multi-line text input. Unlike <input>, it requires opening and closing tags. Default content goes between them. (8)
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- 1. A score that determines which CSS rule wins when multiple rules target the same element; higher score beats lower (11)
- 2. A space combinator like '______' targets every p inside a ______. Combinators (space, >, +, ~) select by relationship; a comma groups selectors so several share one rule. Word 1 of: ___ p (3)
- 4. A CSS selector that targets every element whose class attribute matches ______, written with a leading dot (9)
- 6. A keyword added after a selector with a colon that targets an element based on its state or position, e.g. :hover or :focus. Word 1 of: ______-_____ (6)
- 9. A CSS hex colour code. Six hexadecimal digits (0–9 and A–F) define red, green and blue channels. Shorthand: #rgb uses one digit per channel. (6)
Answer Key
HTML & CSS · Modules 31–41
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3OPTION — An HTML element placed inside <select> to provide one choice in a dropdown. Its value attribute is sent when the form submits; its text content is what the user sees.
5LINK — A self-closing HTML element placed in <head> that connects an external CSS file. Its rel attribute must be "stylesheet" and href provides the file path.
7CLASS — Word 2 of the term in 6 Down: ______-_____
8TEXTAREA — An HTML element that creates a multi-line text input. Unlike <input>, it requires opening and closing tags. Default content goes between them.
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1SPECIFICITY — A score that determines which CSS rule wins when multiple rules target the same element; higher score beats lower
2DIV — A space combinator like '______' targets every p inside a ______. Combinators (space, >, +, ~) select by relationship; a comma groups selectors so several share one rule. Word 1 of: ___ p
4CLASSNAME — A CSS selector that targets every element whose class attribute matches ______, written with a leading dot
6PSEUDO — A keyword added after a selector with a colon that targets an element based on its state or position, e.g. :hover or :focus. Word 1 of: ______-_____
9RRGGBB — A CSS hex colour code. Six hexadecimal digits (0–9 and A–F) define red, green and blue channels. Shorthand: #rgb uses one digit per channel.