Exercises A2 : practice Giving directions in English (answers)

These exercises will help you practise the key phrases and structures from the course on giving directions in English. Complete each activity to build your confidence at A2 level.

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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Gaps: Giving Directions

Complete each sentence with the correct word or phrase from the course (e.g. straight, left, right, next to, turn).

1. Go ___ on this road and you will see the park on your right.
2. ___ left at the traffic lights and the school is just ahead.
3. The pharmacy is ___ to the supermarket, so you can't miss it.
4. Take the first street on the ___ and the hotel is at the end.

Correction

1. Go straight on this road and you will see the park on your right.
2. Turn left at the traffic lights and the school is just ahead.
3. The pharmacy is next to the supermarket, so you can't miss it.
4. Take the first street on the right and the hotel is at the end.

Exercice 2 — Spot the Mistake: Direction Phrases

Each sentence contains one mistake. Rewrite the full sentence correctly.

1. Go straight to and you will reach the station.
2. Turn on left at the corner and the post office is there.
3. The café is next the bookshop, on the main street.
4. Take the second road at the right and the museum is in front of you.

Correction

1. Go straight on and you will reach the station.
2. Turn left at the corner and the post office is there.
3. The café is next to the bookshop, on the main street.
4. Take the second road on the right and the museum is in front of you.

Exercice 3 — Choose the Right Direction

Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) to complete each direction phrase naturally and accurately.

1. Excuse me, how do I get to the train station? — Go straight, then ___ right at the big roundabout.
2. Where is the library? — It is ___ to the town hall, on the left side of the square.
3. How far is the supermarket? — It is not far. Just go ___ for two blocks and you will see it.
4. Can you help me find the bank? — Yes, take the first street ___ the left and the bank is on the corner.

Correction

1. Go straight, then turn right at the big roundabout.
2. It is next to the town hall, on the left side of the square.
3. Just go straight for two blocks and you will see it.
4. Take the first street on the left and the bank is on the corner.