Properly for Dummies

Properly is a word that we use a lot, but sometimes it can be confusing to understand what it really means. So, let's break it down and have a chat about this word. Imagine you have a special toy, let's say it's a remote control car. Now, when you want to play with this remote control car, what do you need to do first? That's right! You need to make sure the batteries are put in the right way, so the car can move forward and backward, turn left and right, and be ready for you to control it. Well, properly means doing something the right way, just like putting the batteries in your remote control car the correct way.

Now, let me ask you another question. Have you ever had a situation where you were trying to put on your shoes and they ended up on the wrong feet? Oh boy, it can feel really uncomfortable and it doesn't quite feel right, does it? It's the same idea with doing something properly. It means doing it in a way that feels right, comfortable, and makes sense.

Another example of doing something properly is when you're making a paper airplane. You know, when you follow the instructions step by step, folding the paper correctly, and creating something that can actually fly through the air smoothly. That's how we can say you made the paper airplane properly. It's like following a recipe when you're baking cookies, or like following a map to get to a special place. Doing things properly means doing them in the way that works the best or is the most appropriate for the situation.

To sum it up, properly means doing something the right way, the way that feels right and makes sense, or the way that works best or is most suitable for what you are trying to do. It's all about following instructions, doing things correctly, and achieving the desired outcome.