Practice A1 English with these fun movement verbs vocabulary exercises. Learn and use common verbs like walk, run, jump, go, come and more through interactive quizzes and activities. Perfect for beginners!
Movement verbs Explanation
In this A1 Elementary Vocabulary Lesson, you will learn basic action verbs related to movement. Here are pictures, descriptions and examples to help you understand and remember the terms.
Moving Around
1 When you walk, you move on your feet at a normal speed.
I walk home with my friends after school.
2 When you run, you move very fast on your feet.
My brother runs in the playground every afternoon.
3 When you jog, you run slowly for exercise.
My dad jogs near the beach every weekend.
4 When you jump, you move your body into the air using your feet.
The girl jumped over a small puddle.
5 When you climb, you move up something like a ladder or a tree.
Tom climbed the tall tree in the garden.
6 When you swim, you move through water.
The children swim in the lake during summer.
7 When you dance, you move your body when you hear music.
We danced together at my birthday party.
8 When you fall, you move down to the ground by accident.
The little boy fell while riding his bike.
9 When you sit, you rest your body on a chair or seat.
Please sit next to me.
10 When you stand, you stay on your feet.
The students stood outside the classroom.
Moving Objects
11 When you push something, you move it away from your body.
Please push the shopping cart carefully.
12 When you pull something, you move it towards yourself.
Emma pulled the door open.
13 When you press something, you push it gently.
Press this button to start the machine.
14 When you pass something, you give it to another person.
Can you pass me the water bottle?
15 When you carry something, you hold it and move with it.
Jack is carrying his school bag.
16 When you lift something, you move it upward.
The workers lifted the heavy table together.
