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Social actions

A lesson on common social actions with simple, natural people scenes.

A1A2B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

Examples in context

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smile

verb · 3 examples
  1. I smile when I see my friends.
  2. You can smile to make someone feel welcome.
  3. I always smile at the baby.

laugh

verb · 3 examples
  1. We laugh at the funny story.
  2. They can laugh at the joke.
  3. We often laugh with our friends.

cry

verb · 3 examples
  1. I cry when I feel very sad.
  2. You can cry after bad news.
  3. It is OK to cry if you need to.

shout

verb · 3 examples
  1. They shout across the yard.
  2. You can shout for help.
  3. Please shout my name so I can hear you.

whisper

verb · 3 examples
  1. We whisper in the library.
  2. You can whisper a secret.
  3. Please whisper so you do not wake the baby.

greet

verb · 3 examples
  1. They greet each guest at the door.
  2. You can greet your teacher politely.
  3. Please greet the new neighbor.

wave

verb · 3 examples
  1. I wave when the bus arrives.
  2. You can wave to your family.
  3. Please wave at the camera.

nod

verb · 3 examples
  1. We nod when we agree.
  2. You can nod to show that you agree.
  3. Please nod if you understand.

kiss

verb · 3 examples
  1. I kiss the baby on the cheek.
  2. You can kiss your child goodnight.
  3. Please kiss your mother goodbye.

bow

verb · 3 examples
  1. They bow after their performance.
  2. You can bow to show respect.
  3. Please bow politely.

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