Which of the following is an example of a child using a gross motor skill?

• A. Running And Kicking A Ball
• B. Using Tweezers
• C. Grasping A Pencil
• D. Zipping Up A Jacket

Answer: (A)

Gross motor skills involve large muscle groups and whole-body movement. Running and kicking a ball uses the legs, hips, core, and arms to move the whole body and interact with objects in space, which is the essence of gross motor activity. The other tasks require precise hand and finger movements—using tweezers, grasping a pencil, and zipping up a jacket—which are examples of fine motor skills that involve small muscle control and dexterity. So, the best example of a gross motor skill here is running and kicking a ball.