Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 35 Quantity and Measurement · Actions and Movement

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to quantity and measurement, actions and movement, and thinking and knowing.

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10 words

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mind (noun)noun
“Music can calm your mind after a busy day.”
2
value (verb)verb
“Experts value the old painting at five thousand dollars.”
3
office (noun)noun
“Her office is on the third floor.”
4
record (noun)noun
“The runner set a new record in the race.”
5
stay (verb)verb
“We will stay with our cousins this weekend.”
6
force (verb)verb
“Nobody should force you to make that choice.”
7
stop (verb)verb
“Please stop when the traffic light turns red.”
8
several (determiner)determiner
“Several students arrived early for the class.”
9
light (adjective)adjective
“This bag is light enough for a child.”
10
develop (verb)verb
“Children develop new skills through daily practice.”