Near and Far
Near and far help us describe the distance between people, animals or things.
Near means close to something. Far means a long distance away.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of near.
- Understand the meaning of far.
- Compare near and far.
- Use near and far in simple sentences.
Using Near
We use near when something is close to another person, animal or thing.
The tree is near the house.
The boy is near the school.
Using Far
We use far when something is a long distance away.
The mountain is far from the house.
Far tells us that two things are not close to each other.
Near and Far
Far → A long distance away
Near and far describe different distances.
Examples Around Us
- The chair is near the table.
- My school is near my house.
- The moon is far from the Earth.
- The airport is far from my home.
Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse near with far.
- Near means close.
- Far means a long distance away.
- Think about the distance before choosing the word.
Practice
1. What does near mean?
2. What does far mean?
3. Complete: The chair is ___ the table.
4. Complete: The mountain is ___ from the village.
5. What is the opposite of near?
Try It Yourself
Find one thing near you and one thing far away. Make a sentence about each using near and far.
Quick Revision
- Near means close.
- Far means a long distance away.
- Near and far describe distance.
- We use them to compare the positions of things.
Next Step
In the next lesson, you will learn about behind and in front of.