Asking for and Giving Directions in English: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What does the abbreviation "km" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Kilometers

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Miles

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Yards

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Meters

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a possible response if you don't understand someone's directions?

Accepted Answer

I know what you mean.

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Could you say that again, please?

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I'm not sure I understand.

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Can you show me on a map?

Question 3

What is a large building where you can buy many different items?

Accepted Answer

Shopping mall

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Library

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Museum

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Where is the museum?

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I'm lost, can you help me find the museum?

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Hey, do you know how to get to the museum?

Question 5

What does the directional command 'Go straight on' mean?

Accepted Answer

Continue walking or driving in the same direction

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Turn left

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Turn right

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Stop and wait

Question 6

Which of the following is a suitable way to describe a distance that is not too far?

Accepted Answer

A short walk away

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A long walk away

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A short drive away

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A long drive away

Question 7

What should you do if you don't understand the directions someone is giving you?

Accepted Answer

Ask for clarification politely

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Pretend to understand and hope for the best

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Ignore the directions and try to figure it out on your own

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Get angry and argue with the person giving the directions

Question 8

What does the traffic sign with the image of a car and the word "Einbahnstraße" mean?

Accepted Answer

One-way street

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Dead end

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No entry

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Speed limit

Question 9

What is the most appropriate way to ask for help when lost?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, can you help me find my way?

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Hey, do you know where the train station is?

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I need help getting to the city center.

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Where's the nearest bus stop?

Question 10

Which phrase gives a more specific location?

Accepted Answer

It's on the corner of Main Street and Elm Street.

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It's across the street from the park.

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It's next to the library.

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It's near the bus stop.

Question 11

What does the phrase 'Go straight for two blocks' mean?

Accepted Answer

Walk in a straight line for two city blocks.

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Turn right at the second block.

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Stop at the second block.

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Cross the street at the second block.

Question 12

What does the following sign indicate: ↑?

Accepted Answer

Go straight

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Turn left

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Turn right

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Stop

Question 13

Which preposition is NOT used to indicate direction?

Accepted Answer

in

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behind

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to

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on

Question 14

What does the phrase 'take the first exit on the roundabout' mean?

Accepted Answer

Exit the roundabout at the first junction.

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Turn left at the first junction.

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Turn right at the first junction.

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Continue straight on the roundabout for one junction.

Question 15

When asking for directions in English, it is polite to begin with:

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Excuse me, could you please tell me the way?

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Bitte sagen Sie mir den Weg.

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Könnten Sie mir bitte den Weg erklären?

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Where is the nearest bus stop?

Question 16

What is the English translation of "geradeaus"?

Accepted Answer

straight ahead

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turn right

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go left

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follow the road

Question 17

Which of the following is the most precise way to indicate a distance in English?

Accepted Answer

It's about 500 meters.

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It's quite far.

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It's not very close.

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It's just around the corner.

Question 18

When giving directions, it is important to use:

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clear and simple language

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technical terms

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slang and informal language

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only gestures

Question 19

Which of the following is a useful phrase for clarifying directions?

Accepted Answer

Could you say that again, please?

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Are you certain?

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I don't understand.

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Thank you.

Question 20

Which of the following is a common phrase for indicating a right turn in English?

Accepted Answer

Turn right.

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Turn left at the next traffic light.

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Take the first exit on the roundabout.

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Go straight ahead.

Question 21

What does the following phrase mean: 'Turn right at the next intersection'?

Accepted Answer

Turn right at the next street.

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Turn left at the next traffic light.

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Go straight through the next intersection.

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Make a U-turn at the next opportunity.

Question 22

If you are standing facing north, which direction is behind you?

Accepted Answer

South

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East

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West

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North

Question 23

What does the following sign mean: 'Fußgängerzone'?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrian zone

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No entry

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One-way street

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Dead-end street

Question 24

What is the difference between 'links' and 'rechts' in German?

Accepted Answer

They are reversed in German.

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They are the same in both languages.

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They are spelled differently but pronounced the same.

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They are used differently in different contexts.

Question 25

What is the purpose of using landmarks when giving directions?

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To make it easier for the listener to follow.

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To show off your knowledge of the area.

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To confuse the listener.

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To avoid giving specific street names.

Question 26

Which of the following landmarks is NOT typically used for giving directions?

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A car

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A church

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A supermarket

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A bus stop

Question 27

When giving directions to someone who is walking, the most important thing to mention is:

Accepted Answer

The landmarks along the way

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The distance and time it takes

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The number of turns

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The weather conditions

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, could you tell me where the library is?

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Can you tell me how to get to the library?

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Hey, show me the way to the post office.

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Where's the nearest bus stop?

Question 29

Which of the following hand gestures is NOT commonly used to give directions?

Accepted Answer

Clapping

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Pointing

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Waving

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Thumbs up

Question 30

When giving directions to someone who is lost, which tips can help ensure they understand your instructions clearly?

Accepted Answer

Repeat and rephrase your directions using different words.

Accepted Answer

Refer to landmarks and familiar places as reference points.

Accepted Answer

If possible, offer to accompany the person to their destination.

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Use gestures and exaggerated body language only.

Question 31

Excuse me, is there a pharmacy nearby?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there's one on the corner of Main Street and Elm Street.

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I'm not sure, but I think there's one down the street.

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No, there isn't one near here.

Question 32

You need to ask a passerby for the distance to the nearest train station. Choose the most suitable question:

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, do you know how far the nearest train station is?

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How can I get to the nearest train station from here?

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

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Where is the nearest train station?

Question 33

You want to ask a passerby if there is a supermarket nearby. Which question is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, is there a supermarket nearby?

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Where is the nearest supermarket?

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Can you tell me how to get to the nearest supermarket?

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How far is it to the nearest supermarket?

Question 34

Which phrase correctly indicates a change in direction?

Accepted Answer

Take a right.

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It's on your left.

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Go straight.

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Walk down this street.

Question 35

What does "km" mean?

Accepted Answer

Kilometers

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Centimeters

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Meters

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Miles

Question 36

If you get lost while following directions, the best thing to do is:

Accepted Answer

Ask a local person for help.

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Give up and go home.

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Keep walking until you find your destination.

Question 37

What is another word for "intersection"?

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Crossroads

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Tunnel

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Bridge

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Highway

Question 38

The opposite direction of "left" is:

Accepted Answer

Right

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Down

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Up

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Straight ahead

Question 39

You are at the train station and need to find the platform for the train to Berlin. What would you ask someone?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, could you tell me where I can find the platform for the train to Berlin?

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Where is the Berlin train?

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Can you help me find the Berlin platform?

Question 40

You are walking down the street and see a shop you want to go to. What would you say to someone to ask for directions?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, do you know where the bakery is?

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Can you show me the bakery?

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I want to go to the bakery, can you help me?

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Where is the bakery?

Question 41

Someone is giving you directions to the library. They say, "Turn left at the corner." What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Turn left at the next corner.

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Go straight ahead.

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Turn right at the corner.

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Keep walking.

Question 42

You are trying to find the post office. Someone tells you, "It's about five minutes' walk from here." What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The post office is a short walk away.

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The post office is very far away.

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You need to take a bus to the post office.

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The post office is located within five minutes.

Question 43

You are asked to give directions to a friend who wants to visit the museum. Which of the following is the best way to start?

Accepted Answer

Go straight ahead for two blocks.

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You want to visit the museum?

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I've been there before.

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The museum is a nice place.

Question 44

You want to tell your friend how to get to the park. Which of the following directions is the most helpful?

Accepted Answer

Turn right at the traffic lights and walk for about 5 minutes, the park is on your left.

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The park is really nice.

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You can get there by bus.

Question 45

Someone asks you for directions to the supermarket. You know it's past the library on the left. What would you say?

Accepted Answer

Go past the library and it's on your left.

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The library is on the right.

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It's past the library.

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The supermarket is on the left.

Question 46

You are lost and need to ask for help. Which phrase is the most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, could you please help me? I'm lost.

Answer

Help me, I'm lost!

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Where am I?

Answer

I don't know where I am.

Question 47

You want to go to the cinema, but you don't know how to get there. What is the best way to ask for directions?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Can you show me the way to the cinema?

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Where is the cinema?

Question 48

Someone tells you to 'go straight ahead'. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Continue walking in the same direction.

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Stop walking.

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Turn right at the next corner.

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Turn left at the next corner.

Question 49

Which of the following is the correct way to ask for directions to the bus stop in English?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the bus stop?

Answer

How do I get to the bus stop?

Answer

I need directions to the bus stop.

Question 50

You are lost and trying to find a specific address. Which of the following sentences would be the most appropriate way to ask for help?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, I'm looking for 123 Main Street. Could you please tell me how to get there?

Answer

I'm lost. Can you help me find 123 Main Street?

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Can you give me directions to 123 Main Street?

Question 51

Which of the following words or phrases is NOT typically used when giving directions?

Accepted Answer

Approximately

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Take the second exit

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Turn left

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Go straight

Question 52

You are giving directions to someone and want to indicate that they should continue in the same direction for a while. Which of the following phrases would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Keep going straight for about 500 meters.

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Turn right at the next intersection.

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Take the first exit on the roundabout.

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You will see a park on your left.

Question 53

Which of the following signs is most likely to be found at a roundabout?

Accepted Answer

Give way

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No entry

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One-way street

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Speed limit 30

Question 54

You are giving directions to someone who is not familiar with the area. Which of the following is the most important thing to consider when providing instructions?

Accepted Answer

Using clear and specific landmarks.

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Providing as many details as possible.

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Speaking slowly and clearly.

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Using gestures to illustrate the directions.

Question 55

Which of the following is a polite way to respond when someone asks you for directions?

Accepted Answer

Certainly, I'd be happy to help.

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Sure, no problem.

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Yes, I can give you directions.

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I'm not sure, but I can try to help.

Question 56

You are giving directions to someone who is driving. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to indicate a left turn?

Accepted Answer

Turn left at the next intersection.

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Go straight and then turn left.

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Take the first exit on the left.

Question 57

Which of the following is a potential challenge when asking for directions in a foreign country?

Accepted Answer

Language barriers

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Lack of public transportation

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Unfamiliar road signs

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Cultural differences

Question 58

You are giving directions to someone who is using a map. Which of the following is the most useful piece of information to provide?

Accepted Answer

The name of the street you are on and the direction you are facing.

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The location of landmarks along the route

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The distance to the destination