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WHAT ARE BLOCKS?
Blocks in Scratch are like jigsaw puzzle pieces that connect vertically to create code. Each block
type has a unique shape and slot. Drag blocks into the coding area to form a script, which is a
series of connected blocks. Scratch 3.0 has nine main block categories. Let us discuss each of
these categories one by one.
Motion Blocks
These blocks control the sprite's movement, letting it move or turn. Scratch 3.0 includes 18
Motion blocks.
Block Explanation
Moves the sprite a specified number of steps forward.
Rotates the sprite clockwise by a specified number of degrees.
Rotates the sprite clockwise by a specified number of degrees.
Moves the sprite smoothly to a random position or the
mouse-pointer, depending on the selected option from the
drop-down.
Moves the sprite to the specified x and y coordinates.
Moves the sprite smoothly to a random position within the
given time.
Moves the sprite smoothly to the specified X and Y coordinates
in the given time.
Points the sprite in the specified direction.
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