Positional terminology

You are facing north. You walk 5 steps forward, then turn right and walk 3 steps. What direction are you now facing?

• North

• South

• East

• West

If a map says to go 2 blocks west, then turn left and go 3 blocks, what direction are you walking after the turn?

• South

• West

• East

• North

You are facing east. Turn 90 degrees clockwise. Which direction are you facing now?

• West

• North

• Northeast

• South

You are in a park. The bench is to your left, and the lake is in front of you. Where is the playground if it is behind you?

• Next to the lake
• In front of the bench
• Behind you
• To the right

A book is on the third shelf of a bookcase. Which shelf is directly above it?

• Fourth shelf
• Fifth shelf
• First shelf
• Second shelf

The clock is above the door, and the calendar is below the clock. Where is the door relative to the calendar?

• The door is above the calendar.
• The door is to the right of the calendar.
• The door is to the left of the calendar.
• The door is below the calendar.

Your keys are under the table, and your bag is on the table. Where is the table in relation to your keys?

• The table is above the keys.
• The table is behind the keys.
• The table is below the keys.
• The table is next to the keys.

If your classroom is to the right of the library, where is the library in relation to your classroom?

• The library is behind your classroom.
• The library is in front of your classroom.
• The library is to the right of your classroom.
• The library is to the left of your classroom.

You are at a crossroads. The bakery is straight ahead, the bank is to your left, and the school is to your right. Which way do you go to reach the bank?

• left
• right
• backward
• straight ahead

A sign says the bus stop is 200 metres north. If you are walking south, how far do you need to turn around and walk?

• 200 metres
• 300 metres
• 50 metres
• 100 metres