Wear a helmet.

Meaning: Helmets protect our heads from injuries during activities like biking, skateboarding, or playing sports.

Choice of Words: Wear means to have something on your body, usually clothing or accessories. Helmet refers to a protective covering worn on the head, typically for safety reasons. When combined, "Wear a helmet" instructs someone to put on a helmet.

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Put on a helmet.

Meaning: This also means you should put on a helmet to protect your head.

Choice of Words: Put means to place something somewhere. On means to be in a position where something is touching or covering something else. A helmet is a hard hat that protects your head. When you put them together, "Put on a helmet" means to place a helmet on your head.

Protect your head with a helmet.

Meaning: This means you should use a helmet to protect your head from getting hurt.

Choice of Words: Protect means to keep something safe from harm. Head is the top part of your body that contains your brain. A helmet is a hard hat that protects your head. When you put them together, "Protect your head with a helmet" means to use a helmet to keep your head safe.

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