sand

Common 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 /wet sand
• soft sand

1. Verb + sand

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the above verbs:

1. I hate …… sand in my shoes! It’s so uncomfortable.
2. Our children love …… in the sand and making sand castles.
3. I found a set of car keys …… in the sand.
4. A sudden gust of wind …… sand into our faces.

2. Adjective + sand

Match the halves:

1. The sand was so hot
2. When the tide went out, we walked across
3. I used a towel to brush
4. My feet kept sinking into

• a. the wet sand to the island.
• b. the dry sand off my feet.
• c. the soft sand.
• d. it burnt the soles of my feet.