Chapter 9 — Giving & Asking for Directions | Unnati Classes
Chapter 9

Giving and Asking for Directions

9.1 Introduction

Giving and asking for directions is a key communication skill used while traveling, exploring new places, meeting people, or finding a destination. This chapter teaches useful phrases for asking where places are, how to describe routes clearly, how to point out landmarks, and how to guide someone politely.

You will learn 50 commonly used direction-related sentences, and practice using helpful structures such as "Go straight," "Turn left," "It's near…," and "How do I get to…?”. A worksheet with four interactive sections is provided for effective practice.

9.2 50 Common Sentences for Giving & Asking for Directions

  1. 1. Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the bus stop?
  2. 2. How do I get to the railway station?
  3. 3. Could you show me the nearest ATM?
  4. 4. Go straight for two blocks.
  5. 5. Turn left at the traffic signal.
  6. 6. Turn right after the supermarket.
  7. 7. It is next to the post office.
  8. 8. It is opposite the hospital.
  9. 9. It is behind the school.
  10. 10. It is in front of the bank.
  11. 11. Go straight and take the second right.
  12. 12. Walk past the park.
  13. 13. It’s near the bus station.
  14. 14. It’s far from here.
  15. 15. It’s very close.
  16. 16. Follow the signs.
  17. 17. Keep going until you see a big building.
  18. 18. It's on the right side.
  19. 19. It's on the left side.
  20. 20. Take the first exit at the roundabout.
  21. 21. Take the second exit at the circle.
  22. 22. Cross the road carefully.
  23. 23. You will see it at the corner.
  24. 24. Go over the bridge.
  25. 25. Go under the flyover.
  26. 26. It’s between the pharmacy and the bakery.
  27. 27. It’s across from the coffee shop.
  28. 28. Keep walking straight ahead.
  29. 29. Could you please repeat that?
  30. 30. Sorry, I’m not from around here.
  31. 31. You can ask someone inside.
  32. 32. Take a U-turn at the crossing.
  33. 33. It’s a five-minute walk.
  34. 34. It will take about ten minutes by car.
  35. 35. You can take bus number 12.
  36. 36. The place is on the top floor.
  37. 37. The place is on the ground floor.
  38. 38. You will find a signboard outside.
  39. 39. Ask at the reception desk.
  40. 40. Let me draw a map for you.
  41. 41. You’re going the wrong way.
  42. 42. Go back the same way.
  43. 43. Take the stairs to the first floor.
  44. 44. Take the elevator to the second floor.
  45. 45. It’s at the end of the hallway.
  46. 46. The street is very crowded.
  47. 47. The road is closed today.
  48. 48. There is a shortcut through the market.
  49. 49. The GPS will guide you.
  50. 50. Let me show you the way.

9.3 Worksheet — Practice Directions

Section 1 — Fill in the Blanks

  1. Go ______ for two blocks.
  2. Turn ______ at the traffic light.
  3. It is ______ the hospital.
  4. Take the ______ exit at the roundabout.
  5. The place is very ______ to my house.
  1. straight
  2. left / right
  3. opposite
  4. first / second
  5. close

Section 2 — Match the Direction

A. Go straight    B. Turn left    C. At the corner    D. Behind the school

  1. The place is at the back → ___
  2. The place is where two roads meet → ___
  3. The road is ahead of you → ___
  4. You must take the left road → ___
  1. D
  2. C
  3. A
  4. B

Section 3 — Describe Directions

  1. Give directions from your school to the nearest shop.
  2. Explain how to reach your home from the main road.
  3. Describe how to get to the bus stop.
  4. Guide a stranger to the local market.
  1. Go straight, turn right at the crossing, the shop is opposite the park.
  2. Go straight, take the second left, my house is near the big tree.
  3. Walk straight for 5 minutes; the bus stop is beside the school wall.
  4. Go straight and follow the signs. The market is next to the temple.

Section 4 — Choose the Correct Answer

  1. "It is behind the school" means: (a) In front of the school   (b) At the back of the school
  2. "Go straight" means: (a) Don’t turn   (b) Turn left
  3. "Take the first exit" refers to: (a) Roundabout   (b) Bridge
  4. "It’s very close" means: (a) Far away   (b) Nearby
  1. b
  2. a
  3. a
  4. b
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