Reading Signs and Notices

What does a sign with 'PUSH' on a door mean?

• APull the door
• BPush the door✓
• CDo not enter
• DExit here

Answer: PUSH means you should push the door to open it. A sign with 'PULL' means you pull the door. Do not enter means you cannot go in.

What does 'CLOSED' mean on a shop door?

• AThe shop is open
• BThe shop is not open✓
• CYou can go inside
• DIt is lunch time

Answer: CLOSED means the shop is not open. You cannot go in. 'OPEN' means the shop is open and you can go in.

You see a sign that says 'Danger' with a picture of fire. What should you do?

• AGo closer
• BStay away from this area✓
• CTouch it
• DIgnore it

Answer: A 'Danger' sign means you should stay away. It is warning you that something is not safe. Do not go closer or touch anything.

What does 'PLEASE QUEUE HERE' mean?

• AStand in a line✓
• BSit down
• CLeave now
• DHurry up

Answer: QUEUE means to stand in a line and wait. This sign tells you where to stand to wait your turn. Queue (British English) and line (American English) mean the same thing.

You see a sign that says 'OPEN 9am-5pm'. When can you go in?

• AAt 8am
• BBetween 9am and 5pm✓
• CAt 6pm
• DOnly on weekends

Answer: The shop is open from 9am to 5pm. Before 9am and after 5pm, it is closed. You must go during these times.

What does 'NO SMOKING' mean?

• ASmoking is allowed here
• BYou cannot smoke here✓
• CSmoke in the corner
• DSmoking is free here

Answer: NO SMOKING means you cannot smoke in that place. It is a rule to protect people's health.

You see a sign 'TOILETS'. What will you find there?

• AFood
• BBathrooms✓
• CClothes
• DBooks

Answer: TOILETS (or RESTROOMS/WC) is a sign for bathrooms. You can use the toilet there. In British English, it is called a toilet.

What does 'EXIT' mean?

• AEntrance
• BWay out✓
• CDanger
• DStop here

Answer: EXIT means the way out. You use the exit to leave a building. 'ENTRANCE' means the way in.

You see a sign 'NO ENTRY'. What does it mean?

• AYou can enter
• BYou cannot go in✓
• CEnter from another door
• DOnly children can enter

Answer: NO ENTRY means you cannot go in that way. There is another entrance you should use.

A sign says 'SLIPPERY FLOOR'. What should you do?

• ARun quickly
• BWalk carefully✓
• CSlide on it
• DIgnore the warning

Answer: SLIPPERY FLOOR means the floor is wet or icy. You should walk carefully because you might fall.

What does 'FRAGILE' on a box mean?

• AThe box is strong
• BThe box is heavy
• CThe box breaks easily✓
• DThe box is empty

Answer: FRAGILE means the things inside break easily. You must handle the box very carefully. Do not drop it.

You see 'PRICE £5.99'. What does this mean?

• AThe item is free
• BThe item costs £5.99✓
• CThe item costs £99
• DThe item is on sale

Answer: The price is £5.99. This is how much money you must pay. £ is the British pound symbol.