Exercises A1 : Asking for directions in English (answers)

These exercises are based on the course ‘Asking for directions in English’. Practice the essential phrases you need to find your way in any English-speaking country.

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Exercise 1 : What do you say?

Choose the most appropriate phrase for each situation.

1. • Hey, listen to me!
   • Excuse me, can you help me?
   • Where are you going?
   • I don't know where I am.
2. • Is the station open?
   • How much is a ticket?
   • Excuse me, where is the station?
   • Can I go to the station?
3. • Stop talking, please.
   • I don't like directions.
   • Could you repeat that, please?
   • You are wrong.
4. • What time is it?
   • Is the supermarket far from here?
   • Do you work at the supermarket?
   • Can you buy something for me?

Correction

1. Excuse me, can you help me?
2. Excuse me, where is the station?
3. Could you repeat that, please?
4. Is the supermarket far from here?

Exercise 2 : Complete the dialogue

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to complete each short dialogue. Write a full sentence.

1. A: ___ where is the nearest bus stop?
   B: It's just around the corner.
2. A: Is the hospital far from here?
   B: ___. It's only five minutes on foot.
3. A: How do I get to the city centre?
   B: ___. Then turn left at the traffic lights.
4. A: ___ is there a pharmacy near here?
   B: Yes, there is one on the next street.

Correction

1. Excuse me, where is the nearest bus stop?
2. No, it's not far from here.
3. Go straight ahead on this road.
4. Excuse me, is there a pharmacy near here?

Exercise 3 : Say it another way

Rewrite each sentence using a different phrase that means the same thing. Write a complete sentence.

1. Where is the post office?
2. Go straight and then turn right.
3. The museum is not far.
4. I don't understand. Can you say that again?

Correction

1. Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?
2. Walk straight ahead and then take a right turn.
3. The museum is close to here.
4. Could you please repeat that more slowly?