Use everyday positional vocabulary to describe
position and direction, including left, right, in
front, behind, under and above
603/4269/9 - Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in
Mathematics at Entry Level 1
Name:
Class:
Date:
How to:
Use of Everyday Positional Vocabulary
Introduction
In this guide, we will learn about everyday positional vocabulary that is used to describe position and
direction. The vocabulary we will focus on includes left, right, in front, behind, under, and above. We
will understand the meanings of these words and learn how to use them in sentences.
1. Left and Right
Left: Left means the direction or position that is opposite to the right side.
Right: Right means the direction or position that is opposite to the left side.
Examples:
The chair is on the left side of the table.
Turn right at the corner.
2. In Front and Behind
In Front: In front means the position that is ahead or before something.
Behind: Behind means the position that is at the back or after something.
Examples:
The cat is sitting in front of the fireplace.
The car is parked behind the building.
3. Under and Above
Under: Under means the position that is below or beneath something.
Above: Above means the position that is over or higher than something.
Examples:
The book is under the table.
The kite is flying above the trees.
Practice Questions:
Now let's practice using the positional vocabulary we just learned. Complete the following sentences
by filling in the blanks with the appropriate words: left, right, in front, behind, under, above.
1. The ball is __ the chair.
2. The library is __ the school.
3. Turn __ at the traffic light.
4. The cat is sleeping __ the bed.
5. Hang the picture __ the sofa.
Answers:
1. The ball is under the chair.
2. The library is behind the school.
3. Turn right at the traffic light.
4. The cat is sleeping on the bed.
5. Hang the picture above the sofa.
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use everyday positional vocabulary. Keep
practicing to reinforce your understanding.
Example:
Use of Everyday Positional Vocabulary
Introduction
In this guide, we will learn about everyday positional vocabulary that is used to describe position and
direction. The vocabulary we will focus on includes left, right, in front, behind, under, and above. We
will understand the meanings of these words and learn how to use them in sentences.
1. Left and Right
Left: Left means the direction or position that is opposite to the right side.
Right: Right means the direction or position that is opposite to the left side.
Examples:
1. The chair is on the left side of the table.
2. Turn right at the corner.
2. In Front and Behind
In Front: In front means the position that is ahead or before something.
Behind: Behind means the position that is at the back or after something.
Examples:
1. The cat is sitting in front of the fireplace.
2. The car is parked behind the building.
3. Under and Above
Under: Under means the position that is below or beneath something.
Above: Above means the position that is over or higher than something.
Examples:
1. The book is under the table.
2. The kite is flying above the trees.
Practice Questions
Now let's practice using the positional vocabulary we just learned. Complete the following sentences
by filling in the blanks with the appropriate words: left, right, in front, behind, under, above.
1. The ball is __ the chair.
2. The library is __ the school.
3. Turn __ at the traffic light.
4. The cat is sleeping __ the bed.
5. Hang the picture __ the sofa.
Answers
1. The ball is under the chair.
2. The library is behind the school.
3. Turn right at the traffic light.
4. The cat is sleeping on the bed.
5. Hang the picture above the sofa.
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use everyday positional vocabulary. Keep
practicing to reinforce your understanding.
Questions:
Practice Questions:
1. The book is __ the shelf.
2. The tree is __ the house.
3. Look __ before crossing the road.
4. The pen is __ the notebook.
5. The plane is flying __ the clouds.
6. The ball is __ the basket.
7. The cat is hiding __ the table.
8. The sun is shining __ the sky.
9. The keys are __ the bag.
10. Walk __ the stairs to reach the top.
Answers:
1. The book is on the shelf.
2. The tree is behind the house.
3. Look left before crossing the road.
4. The pen is in the notebook.
5. The plane is flying above the clouds.
6. The ball is in the basket.
7. The cat is hiding under the table.
8. The sun is shining in the sky.
9. The keys are in the bag.
10. Walk up the stairs to reach the top.
Well done! You have successfully applied your knowledge of everyday positional vocabulary. Keep
practicing to strengthen your understanding.
