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.
- 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.
- Answer: FALSE

4. The car park is opposite the pet shop.
- Analysis: The car park is in the bottom right corner, and the pet shop is in the bottom row, under "PET SHOP." They are not directly opposite each other.
- Answer: FALSE

5. The hospital is in Pine Road.
- Analysis: The hospital is in the top left corner, 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," and the hotel is in the middle row, under "HOTEL." They are not next to each other.
- Answer: FALSE

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Part B: Correct the False Sentences

1. The bakery is opposite the .....
- Correction: The bakery is opposite the shopping centre.
- Reason: The bakery is in the middle row, and the shopping centre is directly across from it in the same row.

2. The Bank of England is beside the .....
- Correction: The Bank of England is beside the Italian restaurant.
- Reason: The Bank of England is in the top row, and the Italian restaurant is directly to its right.

3. The car park is opposite the .....
- Correction: The car park is opposite Swan Park.
- Reason: The car park is in the bottom right corner, and Swan Park is directly above it.

4. The hospital is in .....
- Correction: The hospital is in Central Hospital.
- Reason: The hospital is explicitly labeled as "CENTRAL HOSPITAL" in the top left corner.

5. The hairdresser is next to the .....
- Correction: The hairdresser is next to the post office.
- Reason: The hairdresser is in the bottom row, and the post office is directly to its left.

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Part C: Giving Directions

#### A) You are at the car park. Excuse me, Where is the police station?
- Starting Point: Car park (bottom right corner).
- Destination: Police station (top left corner).
- Directions:
1. Walk straight ahead until you reach the intersection of King's Road and Burnt Oak Street.
2. Turn left onto Burnt Oak Street.
3. Continue walking until you reach Pine Road.
4. Turn left onto Pine Road.
5. Walk straight until you see the police station on your left.

#### B) You are at the elementary school. Excuse me, How can I get to the hairdresser?
- Starting Point: Elementary school (top right corner).
- Destination: Hairdresser (bottom row, under "HAIRDRESSER").
- Directions:
1. Walk straight down the road until you reach the intersection with King's Road.
2. Turn left onto King's Road.
3. Continue walking until you reach the hairdresser on your left.

#### C) You are at post office. Excuse me, Can you tell me the way to the central hospital?
- Starting Point: Post office (bottom left corner).
- Destination: Central Hospital (top left corner).
- Directions:
1. Walk straight ahead until you reach the intersection of King's Road and Burnt Oak Street.
2. Turn right onto Burnt Oak Street.
3. Continue walking until you reach Pine Road.
4. Turn left onto Pine Road.
5. Walk straight until you see the central hospital on your left.

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Final Answers:

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

Part B:
1. The bakery is opposite the shopping centre.
2. The Bank of England is beside the Italian restaurant.
3. The car park is opposite Swan Park.
4. The hospital is in Central Hospital.
5. The hairdresser is next to the post office.

Part C:
A) Walk straight, turn left onto Burnt Oak Street, continue to Pine Road, turn left, and walk to the police station.
B) Walk straight, turn left onto King's Road, and walk to the hairdresser.
C) Walk straight, turn right onto Burnt Oak Street, continue to Pine Road, turn left, and walk to the central hospital.

Boxed Final Answer:
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