He patted / wiped / folded his pocket to make sure his wallet was still there.
PATTED
He sat down and tapped / crossed / folded his arms
FOLDED
The nurse pointed / beckoned to / saluted her to come into the room.
BECKONED
Here's a handkerchief - wipe / pat / rub your nose.
WIPE
They waved / punched / beckoned goodbye as the boat left the harbour.
WAVED
It was dark in the cellar and he had to grope / scratch / grab for a light switch.
GROPE
She rubbed / wiped / stroked the cat as it sat in her lap.
STROKED
You should always pat / grope / shake the bottle before you open it
SHAKE
He snapped / grabbed / flexed his suitcase and ran to the train.
GRABBED
He punched / snapped / grabbed me on the nose
PUNCHED
A policeman tapped / scratched / stroked him on the shoulder and arrested him.
TAPPED
They all punched / slapped / shook him on the back to congratulate him.
SLAPPED
He groped / scratched / stroked his head as he wondered what to do
SCRATCHED
He shook / rubbed / wiped his hands together to get them warm.
RUBBED
Ordinary soldiers must salute / shake / point their officers.
SALUTE