Difference between show and point

[?va]

Test No. incompl/inter-66 "How to ask the way", question 3

Could you please ......... me in the direction of the motorway?

(a) show
(b) indicate
(c) point
(d) deliver

Test No. incompl/inter-66 "How to ask the way", answer 3

Could you please point me in the direction of the motorway?

Correct answer: (c) point

Your answer was: incorrect
Could you please show me in the direction of the motorway?
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What is the difference between show and point?

[Alan]

This is really a difference in construction. You show someone the way but you point them in the direction of somewhere In other words show is simply reveal and point is direct.
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[Sangeetha]

hi,

If i say to someone who has lost his way that :'take a right n then left there u will find the post office' does it mean am showing or pointing him the direction.
Give me an example for the other..

thanx
Sangeetha

[Alan]

Hi,

As I said in the earlier reply, you either show someone the way or you point someone in the direction of a place.

Alan
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