Orte und Wegbeschreibungen auf Englisch lernen: Quizfragen und Übungen

Question 1

Which preposition accurately denotes a location situated directly below another?

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under

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on

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above

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next to

Question 2

Which of the following options is not considered a primary cardinal direction?

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Up

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North

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East

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Southeast

Question 3

How would you accurately describe the location of a building positioned to the left of the library?

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To the left of the library

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To the right of the library

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Adjacent to the library

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Opposite the library

Question 4

What is the German equivalent of the phrase 'turn left'?

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links abbiegen

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rechts abbiegen

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geradeaus fahren

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anhalten

Question 5

How would you accurately describe the location of a park situated across the street from the school?

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Opposite the school

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Adjacent to the school

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Behind the school

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In front of the school

Question 6

Which preposition should be used to complete the sentence: "The book is _____ the table"?

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on

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at

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in

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by

Question 7

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: “The book is ______ the table.”

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on

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in

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at

Question 8

When describing the location of your house to a friend, which statement would most precisely indicate its position?

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My house is at the intersection of Main Street and Elm Street.

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My house is close to the park.

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My house is behind the school.

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My house is in the middle of the block.

Question 9

Which term best describes the following location: "a place where you can purchase food"?

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restaurant

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hospital

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school

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library

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a primary direction?

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southeast

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north

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south

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east

Question 11

Translate the following phrase into English: "Wie komme ich zum Bahnhof?"

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How do I get to the train station?

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Where is the train station?

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Can you show me the way to the train station?

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Which way is the train station?

Question 12

Which of the following is the most suitable way to describe a location that is a significant distance away?

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a long way away

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close by

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nearby

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a short distance away

Question 13

What is the primary reason for using specific landmarks when providing directions?

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To provide a clear reference point.

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To make the directions more interesting.

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To avoid confusion.

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To save time.

Question 14

What is the opposite of 'right'?

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Left

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Up

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Down

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Straight

Question 15

Which preposition is used to indicate that something is located close to but not touching something else?

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Next to

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On

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At

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By

Question 16

When giving directions, it is important to:

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Be precise and specific

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Use vague language

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Use slang

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Only point in the right direction

Question 17

What does the abbreviation 'SW' stand for?

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South-West

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South-East

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West-South

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East-South

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of landmark?

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Tree

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Monument

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Church

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Building

Question 19

What is the best way to improve your ability to give clear directions?

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Practice giving directions to others

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Read a map

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Memorize common phrases

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Use only hand gestures

Question 20

The most polite way to ask someone for directions is to:

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Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the post office?

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I'm lost. Can you help me?

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Do you know where the bank is?

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Can you give me directions to the nearest library, please?

Question 21

In a compass, 'N' stands for:

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north

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south

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east

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west

Question 22

The German word for 'traffic lights' is:

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Ampel

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Zebrastreifen

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Fußgängerüberweg

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Kreuzung

Question 23

Which preposition indicates a location that is lower than something else?

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below

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above

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next to

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behind

Question 24

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: The library is _______ the school.

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in front of

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next to

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behind

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opposite

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a step involved in giving directions?

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Exaggerating the distance

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Identifying the starting point

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Describing the route clearly

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Using precise language

Question 26

Which vocabulary word is related to describing the distance between two places?

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nearby

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opposite

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underneath

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beside

Question 27

Which preposition should be used to complete the sentence: "The book is ___ the table"?

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on

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in

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at

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over

Question 28

When giving directions to a friend, you tell them: "At the intersection, turn left at the second traffic light."

What does "second" refer to in this context?

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The second traffic light on the left

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The second house on the left

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The second street on the left

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The second turn on the left

Question 29

What is the correct preposition to use when describing the location of the library in relation to the museum?

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Next to

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On

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At

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Behind

Question 30

What is the best way to describe the location of a café that is situated within a shopping center?

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On the ground floor

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At the entrance of the center

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Next to the elevators

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Opposite the main square

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a geographical feature?

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School

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Lake

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Mountain

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Forest

Question 32

When describing the orientation of a building, which of the following terms indicates that it is facing south?

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South-facing

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North-facing

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East-facing

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West-facing

Question 33

Choose the correct way to give directions to someone who is lost:

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Go straight and turn left at the second corner.

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You're going the wrong way!

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I don't know, I'm lost too.

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Follow me, I'll take you there.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a type of place?

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vehicle

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city

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school

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park

Question 35

Translate the German word 'links' into English:

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left

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right

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up

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down

Question 36

Which option provides the most specific description of a building's location?

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It's on the corner of Main Street and First Avenue.

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It's about a mile away.

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It's the tallest building in the city.

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It's near the park.

Question 37

When giving directions, it is important to use:

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clear and concise language

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long and detailed explanations

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technical terms

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slang

Question 38

Which of the following is the most polite way to ask for directions in English?

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Excuse me, do you know where the train station is?

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Can you tell me how to get to the train station?

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Where is the train station?

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How do I get to the train station?

Question 39

What does the idiom 'to be lost in translation' mean?

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To not understand something because it has been poorly translated

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To be unable to find one's way around

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To be unable to communicate effectively

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To be confused and disoriented

Question 40

Which preposition indicates that something is situated higher than another object or place?

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above

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beside

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in front of

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below

Question 41

What is the meaning of the phrase 'take the third exit on the roundabout'?

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Exit the roundabout at the third junction.

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Go straight over the roundabout.

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Enter the roundabout at the third junction.

Question 42

Which of the following is a secondary direction?

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Northwest

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West

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North

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South

Question 43

What is the term for a prominent building or structure that can be used for orientation?

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Landmark

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Map

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Signpost

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the word 'opposite'?

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adjacent to

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in contrast with

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facing

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counterpart

Question 45

What is the most appropriate way to ask for directions in a polite and clear manner?

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Excuse me, could you please provide me with directions to the nearest bus stop?

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Show me the bus stop.

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Where's the bus stop?

Question 46

Which preposition indicates a location above something?

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over

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below

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under

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in

Question 47

Which term means 'not far away'?

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close

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remote

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far

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distant

Question 48

Which preposition indicates a location at the back of something?

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behind

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in front of

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next to

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under

Question 49

What is the opposite direction to 'east'?

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west

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east

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south

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north

Question 50

Which preposition indicates a location within something?

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in

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next to

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at

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on

Question 51

Which preposition describes something situated directly before another object?

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In front of

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Next to

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Across from

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Behind

Question 52

What does it mean when someone says a building is 'on the corner' of two streets?

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The building is located where the two streets intersect.

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The building is situated halfway down one of the streets.

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The building is positioned diagonally across the intersection.

Question 53

Choose the preposition that best fits the sentence: "The museum is ______ the library."

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opposite

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between

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next to

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above

Question 54

Which sentence is the most polite and effective way to ask for directions?

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Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the city center?

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Can you show me where the city center is?

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Where's the city center?

Question 55

Which sentence provides clear and concise directions?

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Turn left at the traffic lights, then go straight for 500 meters.

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Turn left, then go straight ahead for about half a kilometer.

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Go straight, then turn left at the second traffic lights.

Question 56

You are giving directions to a friend who wants to find a store. You say: "It's on the same street as the post office, but two blocks further down."  What does this tell your friend about the store's location?

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The store is on the same street as the post office, but farther away from where you are.

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The store is between the post office and your current location.

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The store is directly across the street from the post office.

Question 57

The bakery is located _____ the supermarket and the pharmacy.

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between

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next to

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opposite

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above

Question 58

You are standing on the corner of Linden Street and Oak Avenue. You want to go to the cinema, which is on the next corner. You need to turn left. Which street will you be on after you turn left?

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Oak Avenue

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Maple Street

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Linden Street

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Pine Street

Question 59

The Eiffel Tower is located in which city?

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Paris

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Rome

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Madrid

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London

Question 60

What direction is opposite to 'east'?

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West

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Up

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North

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South

Question 61

Tom's house is located to the ________ of the school.

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left

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above

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right

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below

Question 62

The grocery store is two blocks ________ from here.

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away

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around

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towards

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near

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a cardinal direction?

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Northeast

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South

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East

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North

Question 64

If you are facing north, what direction is behind you?

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South

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West

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East