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Chapter Profile
Chapter Profile
6 Block Categories
Setting the Sprite Position
More Blocks in
Scratch
You know that Scratch blocks are divided into different categories. Each block performs a
different function. Let's learn more blocks of Scratch in detail.
BLOCK CATEGORIES
The blocks in Sprite are divided into different categories based on their functions. In most
of these blocks, you can change the value in the block to suit your script.
Motion Looks Sound Events Control Sensing Operators Variables My Blocks
Motion Blocks
The blocks that are used to control the movement of a Sprite are known as Motion blocks.
They are blue in colour. Some of the commonly used motion blocks are:
block lets the Sprite move forward (in the direction it is facing) the number
of steps given in the text box in the block. When we write the value with a minus (–) sign,
the Sprite moves backward, e.g. move –10 steps .
block lets the Sprite turn in clockwise direction by the given degrees
and block turns Sprite in anti-clockwise direction by the given degrees.
To make a Sprite jump to a new position on the stage, use block. This
block gives the x and y position of the Sprite on the stage.
Use to tell the Sprite to follow one of the two given options: the
mouse-pointer or a random position.
block makes the Sprite flip over if it touches the edge of the screen.
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