Sand

Verb + expressions

• dig in the sand

• bury (something) in the sand

• get sand in (your eyes)

• (the wind) blows sand into (your eyes)

Adjective + sand

• hot sand

• dry sand

• wet sand

• soft sand

Exercises

1. Verb + sand

1. I hate getting sand in my shoes! It’s so uncomfortable.

2. Our children love digging in the sand and making sand castles.

3. I found a set of car keys buried in the sand.

4. A sudden gust of wind blew sand into our faces.

2. Adjective + sand

1. The sand was so hot it burnt the soles of my feet. (d)

2. When the tide went out, we walked across the wet sand to the island. (a)

3. I used a towel to brush the dry sand off my feet. (b)

4. My feet kept sinking into the soft sand. (c)