Test on Giving and Understanding Directions in English

Common Difficulties Learning English Directions: Master Them

Question 1 of 50%

The study materials demonstrate that a common way to ask for directions begins directly with 'Where is the...?'

Giving directions (street maps)

20 questions

Question 1: The study materials demonstrate that a common way to ask for directions begins directly with 'Where is the...?'

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The examples provided for asking for directions consistently start with 'Excuse me, where's the... please?' not directly with 'Where is the...?'. For instance, 'Excuse me, where's the CAFÉ, please?' is used.

Question 2: The pet shop is next to the supermarket.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The pet shop is next to the cafe. The supermarket is next to the bank.

Question 3:

A. Yes

B. No

Question 4: The shoe shop is opposite the school.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: On the map, the shoe shop is located directly across the main horizontal street from the school.

Question 5: The flower shop is opposite the pet shop.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: According to the map, the flower shop is on the same side of the street as the pet shop, with the supermarket located between them. They are not opposite each other.