Elementary 2 - Physical Actions & Expressions

Here you will learn some English words about physical actions and expressions, such as "shake", "hold", and "cry", prepared for elementary level students.

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Elementary 2
to blow [verb]

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

Ex: The magician held a deck of cards and blew on them , causing one card to rise and float in the air .
to shake [verb]

to cause someone or something to move up and down or from one side to the other with short rapid movements

Ex: The farmer shakes the apple tree to make the ripe fruits fall .
to shout [verb]

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

Ex: In the bustling marketplace , vendors would often shout to attract customers ' attention to their products .
to move [verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: The cat moved swiftly across the room .
to hold [verb]

to have in your hands or arms

Ex: He gently held the fragile vase , careful not to drop it .
to grow [verb]

to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers

Ex: We need to grow more vegetables for the restaurant .
to cry [verb]

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

Ex: The little girl cried uncontrollably after losing her favorite toy .
to smile [verb]

to make our mouth curve upwards, often in a way that our teeth can be seen, to show that we are happy or amused

Ex: The photograph captured the moment perfectly as they smiled together on their wedding day .
to point [verb]

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

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to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

Ex: The meeting happened because everyone agreed it was necessary .
to carry [verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The river 's current can easily carry small boats downstream .
to work [verb]

to operate or function properly

Ex: The printer does n't work anymore .