GIVING DIRECTIONS - ESL worksheets - Free Printable

Problem Analysis:

The task involves analyzing a map and answering questions related to directions and locations. The map provides the layout of various landmarks, and we need to use it to determine the correctness of statements, correct false sentences, and provide directions based on given starting points.

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Part A: Look at the map and answer TRUE or FALSE

#### 1. The bakery is opposite the bus station.
- Analysis: The bakery is located in the middle row, under "PINE ROAD," while the bus station is in the top row, under "BUS STATION." They are not directly opposite each other; instead, they are separated by one row.
- Answer: FALSE

#### 2. The fire station is next to the post office.
- Analysis: The fire station is located in the bottom row, under "FIRE STATION," and the post office is also in the bottom row, under "POSTOFFICE." They are adjacent to each other.
- Answer: TRUE

#### 3. The Bank of England is beside the school.
- Analysis: The Bank of England is in the top row, under "BANK OF ENGLAND," while the elementary school is in the top right corner. They are not beside each other; they are separated by two columns.
- Answer: FALSE

#### 4. The car park is opposite the pet shop.
- Analysis: The car park is in the bottom right corner, while the pet shop is in the bottom row, under "PET SHOP." They are directly opposite each other.
- Answer: TRUE

#### 5. The hospital is in Pine Road.
- Analysis: The hospital is in the top row, under "CENTRAL HOSPITAL," which is not in Pine Road. Pine Road contains the bakery and coffee bar.
- Answer: FALSE

#### 6. The hairdresser is next to the hotel.
- Analysis: The hairdresser is in the bottom row, under "HAIRDRESSER," while the hotel is in the middle row, under "HOTEL." They are not next to each other; they are separated by one row.
- Answer: FALSE

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Part B: Correct the False Sentences

#### 1. The bakery is opposite the .....
- Correction: The bakery is opposite the bus station.
- Corrected Sentence: The bakery is opposite the bus station.

#### 2. The Bank of England is beside the school.
- Correction: The Bank of England is not beside the school. It is in the top row, while the school is in the top right corner.
- Corrected Sentence: The Bank of England is not beside the school.

#### 3. The car park is opposite the pet shop.
- Correction: This sentence is already true, so no correction is needed.
- Corrected Sentence: The car park is opposite the pet shop.

#### 4. The hospital is in Pine Road.
- Correction: The hospital is not in Pine Road. It is in the top row.
- Corrected Sentence: The hospital is not in Pine Road.

#### 5. The hairdresser is next to the hotel.
- Correction: The hairdresser is not next to the hotel. They are separated by one row.
- Corrected Sentence: The hairdresser is not next to the hotel.

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Part C: Giving Directions

#### A) You are at the car park. Excuse me, Where is the police station?
- Analysis: Starting from the car park (bottom right), move left along King's Road until you reach Burnt Oak Street. Then turn left and continue straight until you reach Pine Road. Finally, turn left again and walk to the police station.
- Direction: Go straight along King's Road, turn left onto Burnt Oak Street, then turn left again onto Pine Road. The police station will be on your left.

#### B) You are at the elementary school. Excuse me, How can I get to the hairdresser?
- Analysis: Starting from the elementary school (top right), move left along the top row until you reach the bus station. Then turn left and go down to the bottom row. Continue straight until you reach the hairdresser.
- Direction: Go straight along the top row, turn left at the bus station, and continue straight down to King's Road. The hairdresser will be on your left.

#### C) You are at post office. Excuse me, Can you tell me the way to the central hospital?
- Analysis: Starting from the post office (bottom left), move right along King's Road until you reach Burnt Oak Street. Then turn right and go up to Pine Road. Finally, turn right again and walk to the central hospital.
- Direction: Go straight along King's Road, turn right at the fire station, and continue straight up to Pine Road. The central hospital will be on your right.

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Final Answers:

#### Part A: TRUE or FALSE
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
6. FALSE

#### Part B: Correct the False Sentences
1. The bakery is opposite the bus station.
2. The Bank of England is not beside the school.
3. The car park is opposite the pet shop.
4. The hospital is not in Pine Road.
5. The hairdresser is not next to the hotel.

#### Part C: Giving Directions
A) Go straight along King's Road, turn left onto Burnt Oak Street, then turn left again onto Pine Road. The police station will be on your left.
B) Go straight along the top row, turn left at the bus station, and continue straight down to King's Road. The hairdresser will be on your left.
C) Go straight along King's Road, turn right at the fire station, and continue straight up to Pine Road. The central hospital will be on your right.

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Boxed Final Answer:

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