A useful description helps a reader picture the room.
The idea
Name each object, describe its appearance and say where it is in relation to another object.
Examples
- The sofa is beside the window.
- A small table stands near the door.
- The chair is under the desk.
- The shelves are above the bed.
- The cupboard is tall and white.
- A round mirror hangs opposite the sofa.
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Do not confuse a position above an object with one underneath it.
Try it yourself
Choose the sentence that fits: the lamp is next to the bed. The lamp is beside the bed. / The lamp is inside the bed.
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The lamp is beside the bed.
The lamp is beside the bed. It places the lamp beside the bed.
Choose the sentence that fits: the table has a round shape and blue colour. The table is round and blue. / The table is eating lunch.
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The table is round and blue.
The table is round and blue. It describes the colour and shape of the table.
Choose the sentence that fits: the chair is below the window. The chair is under the window. / The chair is above the window.
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The chair is under the window.
The chair is under the window. It puts the chair under the window.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the sentence that fits: the lamp is next to the bed. The lamp is beside the bed. / The lamp is inside the bed.
The lamp is beside the bed.
Choose the sentence that fits: the table has a round shape and blue colour. The table is round and blue. / The table is eating lunch.
The table is round and blue.
Choose the sentence that fits: the chair is below the window. The chair is under the window. / The chair is above the window.
The chair is under the window.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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