A2 English – Giving and Understanding Directions – Ex 17

1. Giving Movement Instructions

Use these phrases to tell someone what to do:

• Go straight (Sigue derecho)
• Turn left (Gira a la izquierda)
• Turn right (Gira a la derecha)
• Cross the street (Cruza la calle)
• Go past the bank (Pasa el banco)
• Stop at the traffic lights (Para en el semáforo)

✅ “Go straight for two blocks, then turn left.”

2. Describing Where Something Is

Use these to show the location of your destination:

• It’s on your left/right (Está a tu izquierda/derecha)
• It’s next to the post office (Está al lado de la oficina de correos)
• It’s between the bank and the café (Está entre el banco y la cafetería)
• It’s in front of the park (Está en frente del parque)
• It’s behind the school (Está detrás de la escuela)
• It’s across from the supermarket (Está frente al supermercado)

✅ “The museum is between the library and the hotel.”

3. Full Direction Example

“Start here. Go straight until you reach the traffic lights. Turn right. Go past the cinema. The bookstore is on your left, next to the pharmacy.”

🔑 Key tips:
• Use short, clear steps.
• Mention landmarks (bank, park, school).
• Always say left or right—never “turn here.”

Quick Reference

correct “Turn left after the bank. It’s on your right.”
incorrect “Go that way and it’s there.” — too vague!

How This Quiz Works

• 15 questions randomly selected from a pool of 50
• Tests understanding of direction words and prepositions of place
• Hints explain the meaning or usage—never the answer
• Wrong answers include specific reasons why your choice is unclear or incorrect
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