Describe furniture in a 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.

Watch out

Do not confuse a position above an object with one underneath it.

Try it yourself

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Use it today

Describe three pieces of furniture in a room and say where each stands.