Pushes and Pulls — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. forward
2. back
3. up
4. down
5. fast
6. slow
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. When you push a swing it goes forward.
A push makes a swing move forward and away from the pusher.
2. When you pull a wagon it comes back to you.
A pull moves an object back toward the person who is pulling.
3. Pushing a ball hard makes it roll fast.
Bigger pushes give objects more speed so they move faster.
4. A small push makes a toy car go slow.
Smaller pushes give less speed so the car moves slowly.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A push can stop a ball that is rolling toward you.
True False
A push in the other direction can slow and stop a rolling ball.
2. Pulling a rope always sends it away from you.
True False
Pulling brings the rope toward you, not away from your body.
3. A bigger push makes a toy car go faster than a tiny push.
True False
Bigger pushes give more force so the car speeds up more.