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Hi teachers,

Which of the following intructions is the correct one?
a) Ask and answer about a position.
b) Ask and answer for a position.

for example:
Where is the cat? It is on the table.

Thanks in advance.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,
Which of the following intructions is the correct one?
a) Ask and answer about a position.
b) Ask and answer for a position.

for example:
Where is the cat? It is on the table.

'About', not 'for'.

but speaking of 'a position' here is awkward. I suggest this.

Ask and then answer questions about where things are.
for example:
Where is the cat? It is on the table.

Clive

Tenacious Learner · Answer

CliveAsk and then answer questions about where things are.
for example:
Where is the cat? It is on the table.

But the cat is not a thing.
TS

Clive · Answer

Hi,

Do you know the expression 'You are trying to split hairs'?

We commonly use 'it' for animals, and speak of them as 'things'.
It's pretty awkward to say
eg Ask and then answer questions about where people, other living creatures, and things are'.

Clive

Tenacious Learner · Answer

CliveDo you know the expression 'You are trying to split hairs'?

Yes, I know the expression.

The thing is that the given directions are for Spanish students at level zero and it may sound awkward, but if they are written that way i because they help them to understand what the explanation o direction is about.

Of course I'm not saying that it is the best way, but it certainly helps.

For example: are these directions awkwars?

Complete these questions and answers according to the drawings. They are to ask and answer about a position, to confirm a position, or to negate a position.

They may be. but they help students to understand things pretty good when they are at level zero.

If I'm completely mistaken I'm open to change them, but if somehow they work, should I?
Waiting for your response. Once again thank you for all.
TS

Tenacious Learner · Answer

So sorry I have used Mozilla Firefox, and these things happen when I copy and paste. I doesn't with Windows Explorer.

The thing is that the given directions are for Spanish students at level zero and it may sound awkward, but if they are written that way i because they help them to understand what the explanation o direction is about.

Of course I'm not saying that it is the best way, but it certainly helps.

For example: are these directions awkward?

Complete these questions and answers according to the drawings. They are to ask and answer about a position, to confirm a position, or to negate a position.

They may be. but they help students to understand things pretty good when they are at level zero.

If I'm completely mistaken I'm open to change them, but if somehow they work, should I?

Waiting for your response. Once again thank you for all.

TS

CalifJim · Answer

Thinking SpainWhich of the following intructions is the correct one?
a) Ask and answer about a position.
b) Ask and answer for a position.

I'd say ... about a location.

CJ

Tenacious Learner · Answer

Hi CalifJim,

Thank you very much for your opinion and help.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

Instructions like . . . confirm a position, . . . negate a position . . . sound to me wildly unsuitable for students 'at level zero'.

But the bottom line is - if they work, that's great, don't change them. You are the teacher, and you know your students best.

Clive

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