Getting to the library · Using imperatives for directions

Using imperatives for directions in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Using imperatives for directions.

Use an imperative such as turn or continue for directions. First, then and after that order the steps. Add a clear landmark to make the route easier to follow.

Context: Getting to the library. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

Go straight ahead until you reach the traffic lights.

سر إلى الأمام حتى تصل إلى إشارة المرور.

Turn left at the large pharmacy.

انعطف يسارًا عند الصيدلية الكبيرة.

Walk past the bakery and cross the small square.

تجاوز المخبز سيرًا واعبر الساحة الصغيرة.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Go straight ahead until you reach the traffic lights.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: تجاوز المخبز سيرًا واعبر الساحة الصغيرة.