Let's solve this step by step based on the image provided. The task is to
complete each sentence with the correct preposition (e.g., *between, next to, in front of, behind, opposite, across from*, etc.) using the map shown.
We'll analyze each sentence and determine the correct preposition based on the relative positions of the places in the map.
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1. The fire station is _________ the police station and the hotel.
- Look at the map: The
fire station is in the center.
- The
police station is to the left of the fire station.
- The
hotel is to the right of the fire station.
- So, the fire station is
between the police station and the hotel.
✔ Answer: *between*
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2. The park is _______ the hospital.
- The
park is located just below the
hospital.
- It’s directly south of the hospital.
- "Next to" or "below" could work, but since it's adjacent and not directly across,
next to is best.
✔ Answer: *next to*
(Alternatively, *below* might be acceptable depending on context, but *next to* is more common for such locations.)
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3. The hotel is ______ the fire station.
- The
hotel is on the right side of the
fire station.
- They are side by side.
- So, the hotel is
next to the fire station.
✔ Answer: *next to*
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4. The bank is _______ the book store.
- The
bank is above the
book store.
- They are on the same street, one directly above the other.
- So, the bank is
above the book store.
✔ Answer: *above*
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5. The gas station is _______ the movie theater.
- The
gas station is on the left side of the
movie theater.
- They are on the same block, side by side.
- So, the gas station is
next to the movie theater.
✔ Answer: *next to*
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6. The book store is _______ the bank.
- The
book store is below the
bank.
- So, the book store is
below the bank.
✔ Answer: *below*
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7. The school is _______ the supermarket.
- The
school is on the top-left corner.
- The
supermarket is directly below the school.
- So, the school is
above the supermarket.
✔ Answer: *above*
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✔ Final Answers:
1. The fire station is
between the police station and the hotel.
2. The park is
next to the hospital.
3. The hotel is
next to the fire station.
4. The bank is
above the book store.
5. The gas station is
next to the movie theater.
6. The book store is
below the bank.
7. The school is
above the supermarket.
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📌 Notes:
- Prepositions like *between*, *next to*, *above*, *below*, *opposite*, and *across from* are commonly used in location descriptions.
- In maps, "above" and "below" refer to vertical position (top/bottom), while "next to" means adjacent.
- Always check the relative positions carefully!
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation in Spanish!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of locations worksheet.
