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Moving objects

Ten verb cards showing common ways to move objects by hand.

A1A2B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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push

verb · 3 examples
  1. He can push the door open with one hand.
  2. Please push the box to the wall.
  3. The child likes to push the toy car across the floor.

pull

verb · 3 examples
  1. She can pull the chair closer to the table.
  2. Please pull the rope toward you.
  3. He must pull the drawer open slowly.

lift

verb · 3 examples
  1. He can lift the bag onto the shelf.
  2. Please lift the small box with both hands.
  3. She wants to lift the basket off the floor.

carry

verb · 3 examples
  1. She can carry the books to class.
  2. Please carry this bag inside.
  3. He likes to carry water to the garden.

throw

verb · 3 examples
  1. He can throw the ball to his friend.
  2. Please throw the paper into the bin.
  3. She tries to throw the stone far across the water.

catch

verb · 3 examples
  1. He can catch the ball with two hands.
  2. Please catch the box before it falls.
  3. She tries to catch the apple in the air.

drop

verb · 3 examples
  1. He can drop the spoon on the floor.
  2. Please do not drop the cup.
  3. She seems ready to drop the keys.

pick

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please pick a book from the shelf.
  2. She can pick the red apple.
  3. He wants to pick the best card.

drag

verb · 3 examples
  1. He can drag the heavy chair across the room.
  2. Please drag the bag to the car.
  3. She had to drag the wet mat outside.

hold

verb · 3 examples
  1. She can hold the baby close.
  2. Please hold the cup with both hands.
  3. He likes to hold the book while he reads.

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