English grammar
In the name of... / on the third floor
Check into a hotel.
From the scene I have a reservation
In short
Check in with I have a reservation in the name of… Floors take on: on the third floor.
- in the name of... in the name of Nuria
- floor on the third floor
- is there a lift? Is there a lift?
- keys (plural) here are your keys
Your turn
Which one goes with floor?
Options: on the third floor · in the name of Nuria · Is there a lift?
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floor → on the third floor
How it works
To check in, say I have a reservation and give the name with in the name of (or under the name): a reservation in the name of Nuria.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
Hello? Is anyone there? I have (blank) reservation.
Options: an · a · the
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Hello? Is anyone there? I have a reservation.
¿Hola? ¿Hay alguien? Tengo una reserva.
Good to know
Floors take on: on the third floor. Not "to the name of", and not "in the third floor".
in the name of... in the name of Nuria
Javi
I'm looking for the booking. In the name of Nuria?
Busco la reserva. ¿A nombre de Nuria?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
I'm looking for the booking. (blank)?
Options: On the third floor · Is there a lift · In the name of Nuria
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Javi
I'm looking for the booking. In the name of Nuria?
Busco la reserva. ¿A nombre de Nuria?
floor on the third floor
Javi
Here it is: two rooms, on the third floor.
Aquí está: dos habitaciones, en la tercera planta.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Here it is: two rooms, (blank).
Options: in the name of Nuria · Is there a lift · on the third floor
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Javi
Here it is: two rooms, on the third floor.
Aquí está: dos habitaciones, en la tercera planta.
is there a lift? Is there a lift?
keys (plural) here are your keys
Javi
Here are your keys. Welcome!
Aquí tienen las llaves. ¡Bienvenidas!
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank). Welcome!
Options: In the name of Nuria · On the third floor · Here are your keys
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Javi
Here are your keys. Welcome!
Aquí tienen las llaves. ¡Bienvenidas!
Common mistake
Not On the name of or To the name of here. A nombre de - English doesn't use 'to' here.
I'm looking for the booking. In the name of Nuria?
Busco la reserva. ¿A nombre de Nuria?
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| in the name of... | in the name of Nuria |
|---|---|
| floor | on the third floor |
| is there a lift? | Is there a lift? |
| keys (plural) | here are your keys |
More lines from the story
- NuriaHello? Is anyone there? I have a reservation.¿Hola? ¿Hay alguien? Tengo una reserva.
- JaviHello? The boss? I start today?¿Aló? ¿El jefe? ¿Que empiezo hoy?
- NuriaYes, in the name of Nuria. It's me, Javi!Sí, a nombre de Nuria. ¡Soy yo, Javi!