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Places, Cities & Accommodations

Master 70 curated vocabulary items, the Past Simple of the verb be (was/were), past existential structures (there was/there were), prepositions of place, and giving directions.

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Unit 5 Vocabulary Matrix • جدول المفردات اللغوية

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# Audio Word / Expression Part of Speech Meaning in Context الترجمة العربية Natural Example Sentence
1 a square noun An open, four-sided public area in a town surrounded by buildings. ميدان عام / ساحة المدينة “Families gather in the public square in the evening to enjoy the fountains.”
2 a police station noun The local office of the police force in a district. مركز شرطة / قسم الشرطة “If you lose your passport or wallet, report it to the nearest police station.”
3 a museum noun A building where historical, scientific, or artistic objects are displayed. متحف وطني أو تاريخي “The National Museum in Riyadh displays thousands of ancient Arabian artifacts.”
4 a bridge noun A structure built across a river, valley, or road so vehicles and people can cross. جسر / كوبري “The King Fahd Causeway is a famous bridge connecting Saudi Arabia to Bahrain.”
5 a hospital noun An institution providing medical and surgical treatment to the sick or injured. مستشفى للرعاية الطبية “The emergency ambulance rushed the patient to the central specialist hospital.”
6 a post office noun A public building where mail is handled and stamps or parcels are processed. مكتب بريد “She went to the post office to send a registered package to her brother.”
7 a mosque noun A Muslim place of worship where daily prayers and Friday sermons take place. مسجد / جامع للصلاة “The neighborhood mosque has a tall, beautifully illuminated minaret.”
8 a bank noun A financial institution where customers deposit money and exchange currency. مصرف / بنك مالي “I need to visit the bank to open a foreign currency savings account.”
9 a library noun A quiet building where books, journals, and digital resources are kept for reading. مكتبة عامة للقراءة والاطلاع “The King Fahad National Library contains millions of rare scholarly volumes.”
10 a shopping mall noun A large enclosed building containing many shops, cafes, and entertainment zones. مركز تسوق تجاري / مول “Riyadh Park is a modern shopping mall with hundreds of international brands.”
11 a park noun A large public green space with trees, lawns, and paths for recreation. حديقة عامة / منتزه “King Abdullah Park features walking tracks, green lawns, and illuminated dancing fountains.”
12 a pharmacy / chemist noun A shop where medicinal drugs and health products are prepared and sold. صيدلية لبيع الأدوية “He bought headache tablets and vitamin C from the 24-hour pharmacy.”
13 a restaurant noun A place where people pay to sit and eat meals cooked on the premises. مطعم “We reserved a table at a traditional seafood restaurant overlooking the marina.”
14 a café noun A small establishment serving coffee, tea, pastries, and light refreshments. مقهى / كافيه “Young professionals often work on their laptops at the neighborhood specialty café.”
15 a railway station noun A terminal where passenger trains stop to pick up and set down travelers. محطة قطارات “The Haramain High-Speed Railway station in Medina is architectural perfection.”
16 an airport noun A complex with runways and terminals for passenger aircraft to take off and land. مطار جوي “King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh handles millions of global travelers annually.”
17 single room noun phrase A hotel room with one bed designed for one guest. غرفة مفردة لشخص واحد “As a solo business traveler, he booked a quiet single room.”
18 double room noun phrase A hotel room with one large double bed suitable for two people. غرفة مزدوجة بسرير كبير لشخصين “The couple reserved a sea-view double room for their anniversary weekend.”
19 twin room noun phrase A hotel room with two separate single beds for two guests. غرفة بسريرين منفصلين “The two university colleagues shared a twin room during the conference.”
20 suite noun A luxurious set of connected hotel rooms including a living lounge. جناح فندقي فاخر “The executive suite on the top floor features panoramic city skyline views.”
21 reception / front desk noun The service desk in a hotel where guests register, check in, and get keys. مكتب الاستقبال الفندقي “Please leave your room key card at the front desk when checking out.”
22 check in phrasal verb To arrive and register at a hotel or airport counter. يسجل الوصول والدخول في الفندق أو المطار “Hotel guests can officially check in starting from 3:00 PM.”
23 check out phrasal verb To settle your hotel bill, return key cards, and depart from the room. يسجل المغادرة ويسلم الغرفة في الفندق “Guests must check out before 12:00 noon to avoid extra room fees.”
24 air conditioning noun (uncountable) A system that cools and dries the indoor air in a building or vehicle. نظام التكييف وتبريد الهواء “During the summer heat, reliable air conditioning is essential in every home.”
25 Wi-Fi / wireless internet noun (uncountable) High-speed wireless internet connection for devices. شبكة الإنترنت اللاسلكي (واي فاي) “The hotel provides complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi in all guest suites.”
26 balcony noun A platform enclosed by a railing extending from the wall of a building. شرفة / بلكونة “He sat on the hotel balcony drinking morning tea while admiring the sea view.”
27 elevator / lift noun A mechanical compartment moving vertically to carry passengers between floors. مصعد كهربائي / لفت “Take the elevator to the tenth floor to reach the sky lounge restaurant.”
28 luggage / baggage noun (uncountable) Suitcases and bags containing personal belongings packed for travel. أمتعة وحقائب السفر (اسم غير معدود) “The hotel porter kindly carried our heavy luggage up to the suite.”
29 swimming pool noun An artificial basin filled with water for swimming and leisure. مسبح فندقي أو رياضي “The resort features a heated outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees.”
30 room service noun (uncountable) A hotel service where meals and beverages are delivered directly to guest rooms. خدمة توصيل الوجبات للغرف الفندقية “We arrived late at night and dialed room service to order hot vegetable soup.”
31 key card noun An electronic plastic card used instead of a metal key to open hotel room doors. بطاقة مفتاح الغرفة الإلكترونية “Hold your plastic key card against the electronic sensor to unlock the door.”
32 view noun The visual scene or landscape visible from a particular place or window. إطلالة / منظر خلاب “Our hotel room offered a magnificent panoramic view of the Riyadh skyline.”
33 turn left direction phrase To change your direction to the left side. انعطف يساراً “Walk past the bookstore and turn left at the traffic lights.”
34 turn right direction phrase To change your direction to the right side. انعطف يميناً “Drive along King Fahd Road and turn right into the business park.”
35 go straight on / ahead direction phrase To continue moving forward in the same direction without turning. امشِ إلى الأمام مباشرة / على طول “Go straight on for 200 meters until you see the large glass building.”
36 opposite preposition of place Facing someone or something; across the street from a location. في الجهة المقابلة تماماً / قبالة “The hotel is situated directly opposite the central train station.”
37 next to preposition of place Adjacent to; at the side of something or someone. بجانب / بجوار “The pharmacy is located right next to the neighborhood medical clinic.”
38 between preposition of place In the middle space separating two points, buildings, or people. بين شيئين أو مكانين “The coffee shop is located between the bank and the bookstore.”
39 on the corner of prepositional phrase At the exact intersection where two streets or walls meet. على ناصية / زاوية الشارع “The traditional coffee house is on the corner of Al-Olaya and Tahlia Street.”
40 roundabout noun A circular junction where traffic moves in one direction around a central island. دوار مروري “At the second roundabout, take the third exit towards the airport highway.”
41 traffic lights noun (plural) Electronic signalling lights (red, amber, green) controlling road traffic. إشارات المرور الضوئية “Stop your car immediately when the traffic lights turn red.”
42 cross the road verb phrase To walk from one side of the street to the opposite side. يعبر الشارع / الطريق “Always use marked zebra crossings to cross the road safely.”
43 near preposition / adjective Located a short distance away; close to. قريب من “The hotel is conveniently situated near the metro station.”
44 far from prepositional phrase Located a great physical distance away; not close. بعيد عن “The new industrial zone is quite far from the downtown commercial center.”
45 How do I get to...? conversational formula The standard polite question used when asking for directions to a place. كيف أصل إلى مكان كذا؟ (سؤال عن الاتجاهات) “Excuse me, how do I get to the King Fahad National Library from here?”
46 Is there a... near here? conversational formula Used to ask if a specific facility or shop exists in the immediate vicinity. هل يوجد... بالقرب من هنا؟ “Excuse me, is there a pharmacy near here that is open at night?”
47 behind preposition of place At or toward the back of something. خلف / وراء “The parking lot is located directly behind the conference center.”
48 in front of preposition of place Further forward than someone or something else; facing the front. أمام / في المقدمة “A grand bronze fountain stands proudly in front of the main palace gate.”
49 historic adjective Famous or important in history. تاريخي وأثري عريق “Historic Diriyah is the birthplace of the Saudi state and a UNESCO World Heritage site.”
50 monument noun A statue, building, or structure built to commemorate a notable person or event. نصب تذكاري / معلم تاريخي “The commemorative monument honors the courageous pioneers of the nation.”
51 ruins noun (plural) The physical remains of a building, city, or civilization that has decayed or been destroyed. آثار وبقايا مبانٍ قديمة “The Nabataean carved rock ruins in AlUla are breathtaking in their craftsmanship.”
52 palace noun A large, impressive residence of a royal monarch, ruler, or head of state. قصر ملكي أو رئاسي “Al-Masmak Palace in central Riyadh played a pivotal role in modern Saudi history.”
53 souq / traditional market noun A traditional Middle Eastern open-air marketplace or bazaar. سوق شعبي / سوق تراثي “Souq Al-Zal in Riyadh is famous for traditional carpets, oud, and antiques.”
54 castle / fortress noun A large fortified building with high stone walls built for defense against attacks. قلعة حصينة / حصن “The historic stone fortress guarded the trade route across the mountains.”
55 tower noun A tall, narrow building, either freestanding or forming part of a building. برج شاهق “Kingdom Centre Tower is an iconic architectural landmark dominating the Riyadh skyline.”
56 fountain noun A structure that sends water up into the air for decorative or cooling purposes. نافورة ماء ديكورية “King Fahd’s Fountain in Jeddah is the tallest water fountain in the world.”
57 coast noun The land along or near the edge of the sea or ocean. ساحل البحر / الشاطئ “The Kingdom has extensive scenic coastlines along the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.”
58 valley / wadi noun A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a seasonal river. وادي بين الجبال والتلال “Wadi Hanifah in Riyadh has been transformed into a lush ecological park.”
59 You can’t miss it! conversational chunk Said when giving directions to reassure someone that a landmark is very obvious. من المستحيل أن تخطئه! (واضح جداً أمامك) “It is a huge glass building with a blue dome — you can’t miss it!”
60 It’s about a five-minute walk. distance chunk Used to indicate that a destination is very close on foot. يبعد حوالي خمس دقائق سيراً على الأقدام “You don’t need a taxi; it’s about a five-minute walk from here.”
61 Could you tell me the way to...? polite inquiry A courteous spoken formula used when asking a stranger for directions. هل لك أن تدلني على الطريق إلى...؟ “Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the medical center?”
62 It’s on your left-hand side. orientation chunk Used in directions to state that the building will appear on the listener’s left. سيكون على جهة يدك اليسار “Walk past the bookstore and the library is on your left-hand side.”
63 It’s on your right-hand side. orientation chunk Used in directions to state that the destination will appear on the listener’s right. سيكون على جهة يدك اليمين “Follow the corridor and the meeting room is on your right-hand side.”
64 Take the first turning on the left. direction instruction Tells a driver or pedestrian to turn into the very first road on the left. خذ أول منعطف على جهة اليسار “Go straight past the bank, then take the first turning on the left.”
65 Take the second exit at the roundabout. traffic instruction Tells a driver which branch of a roundabout to take. اسلك المخرج الثاني عند الدوار “When you enter the circle, take the second exit at the roundabout towards the airport.”
66 It’s just around the corner. proximity idiom Indicates that a place is extremely close, just past the next street bend. إنه قريب جداً قاب قوسين / خلف الزاوية مباشرة “You don’t need to drive; the bakery is just around the corner.”
67 I’m not from around here. conversational response A polite spoken response when a stranger asks you for directions and you don’t know. لست من سكان هذه المنطقة (أنا غريب هنا) “— Excuse me, where is the art gallery? — I’m sorry, I’m not from around here.”
68 How was your stay? hospitality question The standard courteous question asked by hotel receptionists upon checkout. كيف كانت إقامتك معنا في الفندق؟ “When checking out, the receptionist smiled and asked: “How was your stay?””
69 Enjoy the rest of your trip! courtesy farewell A warm wishing formula spoken to travelers when departing. نتمنى لك قضاء بقية رحلة ممتعة وسعيدة! “Handing back the passport, the agent smiled: “Enjoy the rest of your trip!””
70 Is breakfast included in the room rate? booking inquiry A standard question asking if the morning meal is part of the reservation price. هل وجبة الإفطار مشمولة في سعر الغرفة؟ “Before confirming my hotel reservation, I asked: “Is breakfast included in the room rate?””

Unit 5 Vocabulary Assessment Lab • بنك أسئلة المفردات

70 Cambridge A2-calibrated diagnostic multiple choice questions.

Score: 0 / 70
Item 1 of 70 noun
The historic clock tower stands proudly in the middle of the central town ______.
Item 2 of 70 noun
He went to the local ______ to report his lost national ID card.
Item 3 of 70 noun
Visitors can explore ancient Arabian manuscripts and swords inside the national ______.
Item 4 of 70 noun
Cars drove across the long modern ______ connecting the island to the mainland.
Item 5 of 70 noun
Doctors and certified nurses work around the clock in the city’s largest ______.
Item 6 of 70 noun
To mail important physical documents abroad, visit the central ______.
Item 7 of 70 noun
Worshippers gathered quietly inside the air-conditioned ______ for the noon prayer.
Item 8 of 70 noun
He withdrew cash from the ATM machine outside the commercial ______.
Item 9 of 70 noun
Students study silently and borrow academic textbooks from the university ______.
Item 10 of 70 noun
On hot summer afternoons, families stroll inside the air-conditioned ______.
Item 11 of 70 noun
Children love playing on the green grass in the community ______ after sunset.
Item 12 of 70 noun
The doctor wrote a prescription for antibiotics to collect from the nearest ______.
Item 13 of 70 noun
They celebrated the promotion with a special family dinner at an upscale ______.
Item 14 of 70 noun
We met at a quiet corner ______ to discuss our project over iced lattes.
Item 15 of 70 noun
Travelers boarded the fast electric train at the central railway ______.
Item 16 of 70 noun
We arrived at the ______ two hours before our scheduled international flight.
Item 17 of 70 noun phrase
Traveling alone on a business assignment, he requested a comfortable ______.
Item 18 of 70 noun phrase
The hotel receptionist assigned them a spacious ______ with a king-sized bed.
Item 19 of 70 noun phrase
The two friends requested a ______ so they could each have their own bed.
Item 20 of 70 noun
For maximum space and luxury, the VIP executive booked the penthouse ______.
Item 21 of 70 noun
Upon arriving at the five-star hotel, guests proceed directly to the ______.
Item 22 of 70 phrasal verb
We showed our booking vouchers and passports to ______ at the hotel counter.
Item 23 of 70 phrasal verb
Before heading to the airport, he visited the lobby desk to ______ and pay the bill.
Item 24 of 70 noun (uncountable)
The bedroom was cool and pleasant because the ______ worked perfectly.
Item 25 of 70 noun (uncountable)
Guests can connect laptops to the hotel’s free high-speed ______ in the lobby.
Item 26 of 70 noun
Their hotel room had a private ______ overlooking the sparkling Red Sea.
Item 27 of 70 noun
Press the button for the 14th floor when you step inside the modern ______.
Item 28 of 70 noun (uncountable)
The friendly bellboy placed all three pieces of ______ onto the brass luggage trolley.
Item 29 of 70 noun
After a long workday, he relaxed by taking a swim in the rooftop ______.
Item 30 of 70 noun (uncountable)
If you prefer dining privately in your suite, you can dial ______ on the room phone.
Item 31 of 70 noun
To open your hotel room door, simply tap your ______ on the door handle sensor.
Item 32 of 70 noun
Guests loved the breathtaking sea ______ from their top-floor balcony.
Item 33 of 70 direction phrase
At the end of the corridor, ______ to reach the conference auditorium.
Item 34 of 70 direction phrase
Pass the central fountain and ______ at the pharmacy to find the clinic.
Item 35 of 70 direction phrase
“______ along this avenue until you reach the second roundabout.”
Item 36 of 70 preposition of place
The public library is located directly ______ the main entrance of the university.
Item 37 of 70 preposition of place
You can find the ATM machine right ______ the supermarket entrance.
Item 38 of 70 preposition of place
The bakery sits conveniently ______ the flower shop and the post office.
Item 39 of 70 prepositional phrase
The iconic glass building is situated right ______ the two main avenues.
Item 40 of 70 noun
When you enter the large traffic ______, take the first exit on your right.
Item 41 of 70 noun (plural)
Wait until the ______ turn green before crossing the pedestrian walkway.
Item 42 of 70 verb phrase
Look both ways carefully before you ______ at the pedestrian crossing.
Item 43 of 70 preposition / adjective
Our office is very ______ the central park, so we can walk there during lunch.
Item 44 of 70 prepositional phrase
It takes forty minutes by car because the airport is ______ the residential district.
Item 45 of 70 conversational formula
“Excuse me, officer, ______ the nearest metro station?”
Item 46 of 70 conversational formula
“Excuse me, ______ supermarket near here where we can buy bottled water?”
Item 47 of 70 preposition of place
You can park your car in the shaded lot ______ the medical building.
Item 48 of 70 preposition of place
Taxis wait in a designated queue right ______ the arrivals terminal.
Item 49 of 70 adjective
Tourists from around the globe visit the ______ mud-brick architecture of Diriyah.
Item 50 of 70 noun
The marble ______ in the center of the park commemorates national unification.
Item 51 of 70 noun (plural)
Archeologists discovered ancient stone ______ buried under the desert sands.
Item 52 of 70 noun
Visitors marveled at the thick mud-brick towers of the historic Masmak ______.
Item 53 of 70 noun
We bought authentic incense and hand-woven rugs at the vibrant heritage ______.
Item 54 of 70 noun
The ancient stone ______ stood atop the rocky mountain ridge for hundreds of years.
Item 55 of 70 noun
The high-speed elevator shot up to the 99th floor skybridge of the glass ______.
Item 56 of 70 noun
Visitors gathered along the corniche to watch the illuminated water ______ shoot into the sky.
Item 57 of 70 noun
Cool sea breezes blew gently across the golden beaches of the western ______.
Item 58 of 70 noun
During spring, fresh greenery blooms along the fertile banks of the desert ______.
Item 59 of 70 conversational chunk
“The mosque has four tall golden minarets; ______!”
Item 60 of 70 distance chunk
“Is the supermarket far?” — “No, ______ from our front gate.”
Item 61 of 70 polite inquiry
“Pardon me, ______ the central train terminal?”
Item 62 of 70 orientation chunk
“Cross the street, and you will see the pharmacy ______.”
Item 63 of 70 orientation chunk
“After turning into the courtyard, the reception desk is ______.”
Item 64 of 70 direction instruction
“Drive along King Abdulaziz Road and ______ after the bridge.”
Item 65 of 70 traffic instruction
“To stay on the highway, ______ and continue straight ahead.”
Item 66 of 70 proximity idiom
“Where is the ATM?” — “Walk fifty meters; ______!”
Item 67 of 70 conversational response
“Can you tell me where the clinic is?” — “I apologize, ______ myself.”
Item 68 of 70 hospitality question
At the checkout desk, the hotel manager politely asked: “______”
Item 69 of 70 courtesy farewell
Upon returning our rental car keys, the staff member said: “Thank you and ______!”
Item 70 of 70 booking inquiry
When booking our family suite, we called the front desk to ask: “______”

Unit 5 Grammar Masterclass • الدليل الشامل لقواعد الماضي البسيط (was/were) والاتجاهات

Deep conceptual breakdown of Past Simple Be, There was/were, and Prepositions of Place.

🏛️ Pillar 1: Past Simple of Be (was / were)

The verb to be has two distinct past forms: was (singular) and were (plural & you):

Singular: I, He, She, It → WAS

  • Affirmative: I was in Riyadh yesterday.
  • Negative: He wasn't at work on Sunday.
  • Question: Was the hotel room quiet?
  • Short Answer: Yes, it was. / No, it wasn't.

Plural & You: You, We, They → WERE

  • Affirmative: They were at the museum.
  • Negative: We weren't tired after the trip.
  • Question: Were you at home last night?
  • Short Answer: Yes, we were. / No, we weren't.
⏳ Pillar 2: There was / There were (Past Existence)

Singular / Uncountable → There was

  • Affirmative: There was a beautiful fountain in the square.
  • Negative: There wasn't any swimming pool.
  • Question: Was there a pharmacy near the hotel?

Plural Nouns → There were

  • Affirmative: There were many tourists in Diriyah.
  • Negative: There weren't any traffic lights in 1950.
  • Question: Were there many people at the park?
🧭 Pillar 3: Prepositions of Place & Giving Directions

Core Prepositions

opposite, next to, between ... and ..., on the corner of, behind, in front of

  • The pharmacy is opposite the station.
  • The ATM is next to the supermarket.
  • The cafe is on the corner of Tahlia Street.

Direction Imperatives

Turn left, Turn right, Go straight on, Take the second exit

  • Go straight on for 200 meters.
  • Turn left at the traffic lights.
  • It is on your right-hand side; you can't miss it!

Unit 5 Grammar Diagnostic Bank • بنك أسئلة القواعد

75 ALTE & Cambridge A2 psychometrically balanced questions.

Score: 0 / 75
Grammar Item 1 of 75 Past Simple Be: Singular (was)
Faisal ______ in London on a business trip last week.
Grammar Item 2 of 75 Past Simple Be: Plural (were)
My parents ______ at home when the thunderstorm started yesterday.
Grammar Item 3 of 75 Past Simple Be: Second Person Questions
Where ______ you at 8:00 PM yesterday evening?
Grammar Item 4 of 75 Past Simple Be: First Person (I was)
I ______ very tired after driving for five hours across the desert.
Grammar Item 5 of 75 Past Simple Be: Weather
The weather ______ hot and sunny during our stay in Jeddah last month.
Grammar Item 6 of 75 Negative Past Be: We weren’t
We ______ at school yesterday because it was a national holiday.
Grammar Item 7 of 75 Negative Past Be: He wasn’t
Tariq ______ at the office on Sunday because he was ill.
Grammar Item 8 of 75 Past Questions with Was
“______ your hotel room comfortable and quiet?” — “Yes, it was.”
Grammar Item 9 of 75 Short Answers: Negative Plural
“Were the flights on time?” — “No, they ______; there was a two-hour delay.”
Grammar Item 10 of 75 Plural Nouns with Were
The ancient mud-brick ruins ______ fascinating to explore.
Grammar Item 11 of 75 Wh-Questions with Was
Why ______ Mona absent from the engineering workshop yesterday morning?
Grammar Item 12 of 75 Questions with People were
How many people ______ at the opening ceremony of the new museum?
Grammar Item 13 of 75 Past Simple Be: Hotel Suite
The hotel suite ______ very luxurious, with two balconies overlooking the sea.
Grammar Item 14 of 75 There was with Singular Noun
Ten years ago, there ______ only one small hospital in this district.
Grammar Item 15 of 75 There were with Plural Noun
In the past, there ______ many traditional markets in the old quarter.
Grammar Item 16 of 75 Questions with Was there
“______ there any swimming pool at the resort?” — “No, there wasn’t.”
Grammar Item 17 of 75 Questions with Were there
“______ there many tourists at the historical site?” — “Yes, there were hundreds.”
Grammar Item 18 of 75 Negative There wasn’t
There ______ any Wi-Fi connection in the mountain village fifty years ago.
Grammar Item 19 of 75 Negative There weren’t
There ______ any traffic lights in the desert town in 1950.
Grammar Item 20 of 75 Birth Expressions: Was born
I ______ born in Riyadh in 1998.
Grammar Item 21 of 75 Birth Questions: Were born
Where ______ your grandparents born?
Grammar Item 22 of 75 Plural Subject Agreement
The exam questions ______ very fair and clearly written.
Grammar Item 23 of 75 Singular Past Agreement
The king’s palace ______ protected by thick stone fortifications.
Grammar Item 24 of 75 Past Simple with Singular Staff
When we checked in, the receptionist ______ extremely welcoming.
Grammar Item 25 of 75 Plural Machines: Were
All five hotel elevators ______ fully operational during our visit.
Grammar Item 26 of 75 Prepositions of Place: Between
The pharmacy is located directly ______ the bank and the bookstore.
Grammar Item 27 of 75 Prepositions of Place: Opposite
The hotel entrance is right ______ the main railway station across the street.
Grammar Item 28 of 75 Prepositions of Place: Next to
There is an ATM cash machine ______ the supermarket entrance.
Grammar Item 29 of 75 Prepositions: On the corner
The cafe is situated ______ the corner of Al-Tahlia and Olaya Street.
Grammar Item 30 of 75 Giving Directions: Turn left
Walk past the post office and ______ left at the traffic lights.
Grammar Item 31 of 75 Giving Directions: Go straight on
______ straight on for 300 meters until you reach the roundabout.
Grammar Item 32 of 75 Prepositions: Behind
The shaded parking lot is located ______ the medical building.
Grammar Item 33 of 75 Prepositions: In front of
A grand illuminated fountain stands ______ the palace gates.
Grammar Item 34 of 75 Prepositions: At the roundabout
Take the second exit ______ the roundabout.
Grammar Item 35 of 75 Orientation: Left-hand side
The museum is on your left-hand ______ as you cross the plaza.
Grammar Item 36 of 75 Asking Directions: How do I get to
Excuse me, how do I ______ to the King Fahad National Library?
Grammar Item 37 of 75 Inquiries: Near here
Is there a pharmacy ______ here that stays open 24 hours?
Grammar Item 38 of 75 Distance: Far from
The residential compound is quite ______ from the noisy highway.
Grammar Item 39 of 75 Collocations: Cross the road
Always look both ways before you cross the ______.
Grammar Item 40 of 75 Traffic Vocabulary: Traffic lights
Drive along this boulevard until you reach the traffic ______.
Grammar Item 41 of 75 Walking Distance: Five-minute walk
You don’t need a taxi to get to the souq; it’s about a five-minute ______ on foot.
Grammar Item 42 of 75 Direction Idioms: You can’t miss it
The huge cultural center has a giant golden globe; you ______ miss it!
Grammar Item 43 of 75 Prepositions: On your right
When you exit the metro, the university gate is ______ your right-hand side.
Grammar Item 44 of 75 Polite Inquiries: The way to
“Could you tell me the ______ to the convention center, please?”
Grammar Item 45 of 75 Prepositional Phrases: On top of
The historic fortress stands on top ______ the rocky mountain.
Grammar Item 46 of 75 Prepositions: Across the river
The new bridge was built ______ the river to connect the two towns.
Grammar Item 47 of 75 Prepositions of Movement: To
Guests can take the high-speed elevator ______ the 50th floor.
Grammar Item 48 of 75 Building Levels: Floor
The conference hall is situated on the second ______ of the hotel.
Grammar Item 49 of 75 Directions: Turn at the corner
Turn right ______ the corner and walk fifty meters.
Grammar Item 50 of 75 Prepositions with Streets: On
The bakery is located ______ the same street as our school.
Grammar Item 51 of 75 Past Simple Regular Verbs: Stayed
Last summer, we ______ in Abha because the mountain climate was cool.
Grammar Item 52 of 75 Past Simple Irregular Verbs: Took
The tourists ______ many photos of the historical Masmak Palace.
Grammar Item 53 of 75 Past Simple Action Questions: Did
When ______ the construction of the new airport terminal finish?
Grammar Item 54 of 75 Negative Past Simple: Didn’t + Base Verb
They ______ go to the beach yesterday because it was too windy.
Grammar Item 55 of 75 Short Answers with Did
“Did you visit the National Museum in Riyadh?” — “Yes, I ______.”
Grammar Item 56 of 75 Past Be Agreement: Room
The hotel room ______ very clean and smelled of fresh lavender.
Grammar Item 57 of 75 Negative There weren’t: Clouds
There ______ any clouds in the clear blue sky yesterday morning.
Grammar Item 58 of 75 Passive/Historical Was
The ancient citadel ______ built over four hundred years ago.
Grammar Item 59 of 75 Past Price Inquiries: How much was
How much ______ the hotel reservation per night?
Grammar Item 60 of 75 Past Be: We were pleased
We ______ very pleased with the friendly customer service.
Grammar Item 61 of 75 Past Be: Flights
The flight from Jeddah to Riyadh ______ smooth and on schedule.
Grammar Item 62 of 75 There were: Shops
There ______ many traditional handicraft shops inside the old souq.
Grammar Item 63 of 75 Short Answers: No there wasn’t
“Was there any swimming pool at the old hotel?” — “No, there ______.”
Grammar Item 64 of 75 Past Continuous / Be with Plural
Why ______ the passengers waiting outside the terminal building?
Grammar Item 65 of 75 Location in the Past: Was situated
The king’s historic palace ______ situated near the fertile oasis.
Grammar Item 66 of 75 Past Simple Regular: Lived
My grandparents ______ in Medina for fifty years before moving to Riyadh.
Grammar Item 67 of 75 Questions with Did + Base Verb
Did they ______ their keys at the hotel reception desk?
Grammar Item 68 of 75 Past Simple Be: The weather was
The weather ______ extremely hot during the afternoon tour.
Grammar Item 69 of 75 There were: Two bridges
There ______ two modern bridges spanning across the coastal bay.
Grammar Item 70 of 75 Negative Past Simple: Didn’t see
We ______ see any wild camels during our mountain drive.
Grammar Item 71 of 75 Birth Expressions: I was born
“Where were you born?” — “I ______ born in Dammam.”
Grammar Item 72 of 75 Past Be: Air conditioning
The air conditioning in room 402 ______ working properly yesterday.
Grammar Item 73 of 75 Past Inquiries: How was
How ______ your business trip to Dubai last weekend?
Grammar Item 74 of 75 Plural Rooms: Were
All the meeting rooms ______ fully booked for the medical symposium.
Grammar Item 75 of 75 Past Simple Regular: Traveled
Before the highway was constructed, travelers ______ across the desert on camels.